Tambo and Bones are stuck in a minstrel show.

It’s hard to know what’s real when you’re stuck in a minstrel show.

Their escape plan: get out, get rich, get even.

In this exhilarating, funny and provocative satire, Tambo and Bones journey from comedy double-act, to hip-hop superstars, to activists in a future America, contending with the alarming repercussions of a nation torn apart by race.

Spanning 500 years of history, TAMBO & BONES laughs through our past, blows the roof off our present and imagines an explosive future for our world and for theatre.

An Actors Touring Company, Stratford East and Royal & Derngate, Northampton Co-Production in association with Belgrade Theatre, Leeds Playhouse and Liverpool Everyman.

 “Unique, challenging and oh-so necessary” 

The Guardian

"Clever, prickly, elaborate, challenging and delivered with great skill"

Financial Times

"Like nothing you've ever seen”

The Telegraph

Approx running time 120mins, including interval.

This satirical show contains sounds of gunfire, strong language, repeated use of a racial slur, references to ethnic violence and war crimes, and discusses themes some may find upsetting relating to race.

Tickets from £20

Friend and Member discounts apply. Find out more here.