The play "I wanna be loved by you" by Shari Asha Crosson is an impressive portrayal of love, self-discovery and queer relationships with humour and political acuity. It shows a world in which being young, lesbian and black means searching for identity and love. The protagonists, played by Akasha Daley and Dena Abay, struggle with learnt patterns of intimacy and pain in a racist and heteropatriarchal environment. They learn that love is a matter of negotiation and self-care can be an act of political resistance. The production debunks the 'white gaze' on black femininity through humorous portrayals of pop culture icons such as Beyoncé and Jay-Z. The stage, designed like a Martian landscape, symbolises the search for love and identity in an alien world. Black femininities are presented between comedy and political poignancy, which is a refreshing perspective. Overall, "I Wanna Be Loved By You" is an impressive production, with humour, political poignancy and a fresh perspective on love and relationships of all types and forms. Crosson and her team deliver an important piece of work that is thought-provoking and offers a multi-layered portrayal of black womanhood.