The Brown Suite

7:30PM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

An unmissable dance theatre experience set to the sound of James Brown, Etta James and Sam Cooke. Step into The Brown Suite, a bold, funk-fuelled production that pulses with rhythm, style and soul. Set in the vibrant world of 1970s New York nightlife, audiences are transported into a community where music is more than entertainment. It is a force that brings people together, shapes identities and creates spaces of belonging. Against the backdrop of a vibrant soul-era community, seven enigmatic lives collide in a story of desire, heartbreak and longing. As life’s intensity builds, the dance floor becomes a place of celebration and healing. Friendships are tested, passions ignite and fragile bonds are pushed to their limits. With its infectious energy, rich storytelling and soundtrack drawn from some of the greatest voices in soul music, The Brown Suite explores the universal desire to connect, belong and feel. A thrilling dance theatre experience where rhythm is the language, movement reveals the truth and every beat carries the pulse of a community. 'The pair are hypnotic, leaving the audience wanting more, more, more of this' The Reviews Hub ‘I will beg or borrow any ticket to see Blacbrik dance again. They are the coming trend' Gramilano ‘Sinuous slink of bodies totally in the groove’ The Herald VIP Tickets include meet and greet with the cast. Age guidance: 8+