Black Comedy By Peter Shaffer
Black Comedy is a one-act farce by Peter Shaffer featuring the innovative theatrical concept of showing the audience a brightly lit stage while characters believe they are in darkness.
Images
- When
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 8:00 PM
- Where
- MATCH (Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston)
- Tickets
- Tags
- theatre · comedy
About
Black Comedy is a one-act farce written by British playwright Peter Shaffer. First performed in 1965, the play is famous for its unusual theatrical idea: although the characters believe they are in darkness because the electricity has gone out, the audience sees the stage brightly lit. When the lights come on for the characters at the end of the play, the stage becomes dark for the audience, allowing them to experience the characters' confusion.
Listings are gathered automatically and can be wrong. Check the original source (opens in a new tab) before you buy tickets or go.