Readers on the plays that changed their lives: ‘It gave me access to a world that seemed elite’

As a box office assistant, I have seen too much theatre – hundreds if not thousands of shows. But I feel incredibly lucky to have seen the last performance of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy by Ryan Calais Cameron, when it finished its run at the Royal Court. Every facet of the play was exceptional, including the audience. I’ve never been in an auditorium so engrossed, ready to sing along and invested in the story. After a standing ovation, the cast pointed to Mr Calais Cameron who was sat in the audience and stood up for his rightly deserved applause. And as the audience made its way out – sobbing, mostly – a middle-aged gentleman pointed up to Mr Calais Cameron and said “thank you for writing this” to another burst of applause. It was heartwarming and beautiful to see an audience member who felt so seen by this show. It was simply a privilege to see it. Felicity Hughes, 28, box office assistant, London