Every Barber's Chair Tells a Story.
A theatre production raising awareness about Prostate Cancer exploring the powerful conversations around health and identity that happen in Black barbershops.
Barbershop Uncut Stories is a groundbreaking theatre production that brings to life the rich, raw, and deeply human conversations that take place in Black barbershops across Britain, and possibly across the world.
Born from a desire to address the silence around Prostate Cancer in Black communities, this project uses the barbershop — one of the most trusted and intimate spaces in Black culture — as a stage for stories that need to be heard.
"The barbershop is more than a place to get a haircut. It is a cultural institution and trusted gathering place within Black communities, where friendships are built, experiences are shared, and important conversations take place."
These conversations matter because they save lives. Black men are twice as likely to develop Prostate Cancer, yet awareness and early diagnosis remain critically low. By meeting people in a space they trust, we open doors that traditional health campaigns cannot.
Opening remarks by Lorna Jones, Creator
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Discover MoreTwo performances and one shared mission: raising awareness of prostate cancer in Black communities. Barbershop Uncut Stories has successfully concluded its 2026 tour with two performances at Reading Rep.
The first performance of Barbershop Uncut Stories' 2026 tour has taken place – bringing powerful stories, conversations and prostate cancer awareness to The BRIT School in Croydon.
This October, Barbershop Uncut Stories is putting Black men's health centre stage through theatre, storytelling and community conversation.
We are pleased to be working with NHS Thames Valley Cancer Alliance as part of our October 2026 tour in Reading, bringing theatre and conversation to the community.
Discover how Barbershop Uncut Stories brings health, culture and community together to make prostate cancer conversations more relatable and meaningful.
Following a sold-out run, our flagship production returns with new dates. Look out for more details and tickets when they're released.
Our contribution to Croydon's Creative Health exhibition explores how the barbershop can help with delivering health messages.
Our work in collaboration with South East London Cancer Alliance and Croydon Council's Creative Health Team was presented nationally at the Black Health Inequalities Summit 2026 organised by CAHN.
Working together for community and culture
