Gig meets theatre meets depression meets a tidal wave of glitter. Penned by poet musician Brigitte Aphrodite, My Beautiful Black Dog is a musical that challenges the stigma around mental health.

Whilst exploring the beauteous complexity of our fragile minds, My Beautiful Black Dog encourages the audience to take ownership of their own black dogs - using wild dance moves, swaggering costumes and banging tunes. It arrives at Southbank Centre following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe.

'Black Dog is what Winston Churchill used to call his depression… I have a beautiful black dog and I called her Creshendorious.’ (Brigitte Aphrodite)

Brigitte Aphrodite is a punk poet, musician, theatre maker and feminist showgirl. With her band she has played Leeds and Reading Festivals, Bestival, Latitude and Kendal Calling, and has supported Kate Nash and Josie Long on their UK tours. Brigitte's debut studio album is due for release in early 2016. She is a mentor for youth charity Arts Emergency and has facilitated workshops for Ideastap and the National Youth Theatre.

‘Imagine the Mighty Boosh crossed with the best episode of Girls. Prepare to cry and laugh several times over. You’ll leave a better person’ (Elle Magazine)
Directed by Laura Keefe

Musical Direction by Quiet Boy

Produced by Boom Shakalaka Productions

Supported by and developed in association with Iron Shoes

Saturday 6 February, 6pm & 9pm

Sunday 7 February, 7pm

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COMPETITION: Win 1x pair of tickets to attend Brigitte Aphrodite: 'My Beautiful Black Dog' at Southbank Centre at 21:00 on Saturday, 6th February. To enter the competition, send an email to jamie@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ line. The winner will be randomly selected.

Q: Brigitte Aphrodite is credited with creating which sport?
A: .1) Club Swinging .2) Zorb Ball .3) Ferret Legging .4) Frunning (a combination of running and dancing!)