“This love word. Do people just use it when they feel sorry?”

Eshe hasn’t left the flat.

Loved-ones keep reaching out. They say they’re going to “save” her. She’s not saying anything back.

Until, in the dark early hours, surrounded by half-eaten food, dirty washing and a damn good playlist – she focuses on the letter in front of her.

Visceral and moving,…blackbird hour explores a queer Black woman’s call to love oneself when love has made itself scarce. babirye bukilwa’s profound insight into caring and belonging serves as a continuation of their critically acclaimed debut …cake (Theatre Peckham).