His life intertwined with friends Keith Haring and Andy Warhol is also explored.

Michael Walters is Basquiat, Simon Ginty is activist Haring while funnyman Adam Riches portrays the bleached demi-god of modern art Warhol in this musical production that is truly modern itself. 

£10+, Mar 4-30, 7.45pm 
(Sat matinees 3.30pm, Mar 9, 16, 23 & 30) 
SE15 4ST  
Station | Peckham Rye  
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