Billie's story is one of escape and extremes. We focus on her turbulent life and her struggle to cope with poverty, violence, racism, alcoholism, drug abuse and a painful childhood, almost inevitably leading to successive abusive relationships in her adult life. When stripped of Hollywood tinsel, we see and understand the woman who was Billie Holiday. Not only a cultural icon but, through her songs, a beacon of hope to millions; from her traumatic childhood in the back streets of Baltimore to the colourful jazz scene of New York's café society and Harlem's Apollo theatre, all leading to a tragic yet moving premature demise at the age of 44.| 23 Oct 06 to 24 Oct 06 | Hackney Empire Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 20 Oct 06 | St George's Hall Bradford, West Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 30 Sep 06 | The Broadway Theatre Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 18 Sep 06 to 23 Sep 06 | Hull New Theatre Hull, Humberside Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 14 Sep 06 to 16 Sep 06 | Theatre Royal Winchester, Hampshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 12 Sep 06 | Alban Arena St Albans, Hertfordshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
