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Sunny Afternoon

Donald Gordon Theatre

26 – 30 May 2026

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Sunny Afternoon

26 – 30 May 2026

Donald Gordon Theatre

Following a phenomenal two years in the West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the “indisputably terrific” (The Times) Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, charting the euphoric highs and agonising lows of The Kinks, is back! 

Sunny Afternoon celebrates the raw energy, passion, and timeless sound of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, telling their story through an incredible back catalogue of chart-toppers, including “You Really Got Me,” “Lola,” and “All Day and All of the Night.” 

This is rated out of 5 stars

“A blazing triumph! I swear you’ll get goosebumps”

Telegraph

Set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp of the rebellious '60s, Sunny Afternoon is an “exhilarating” (Financial Times) and moving celebration of the music, life, and the band that changed it all. 

This is rated out of 5 stars

“A belter! Funny, stylish. It has everything The Kinks had”

The Daily Mail

Sunny Afternoon features music and lyrics by the legendary Ray Davies, a book by Joe Penhall, original story by Ray Davies, and direction by Edward Hall. 

This is rated out of 5 stars

“This is a great, very British musical about a great, very British band”

The Times

Age guidance: 12+ (no under 2s). Please note that all under-16s must be seated with an adult aged 18 or above.

Warnings: Strong language

Start time:
Tue – Sat 7.30pm
Wed, Thu, Sat 2.30pm

Running Time: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes (including 1 interval)

Access Performances

British Sign Language (BSL) performance: 28 May 2026, 7.30pm

Captioned performance: 29 May 2026, 7.30pm

Audio Described performance: 30 May 2026, 2.30pm

Touch Tour: 30 May 2026, 2.15pm

MEMBERS' OFFER

£10 off on opening night (top 2 prices). Become a member.

GROUP OFFERS

Groups 10+ from £4 off, Tue - Thu (top 2 prices). Organise a group visit.

All offers are subject to selected seats, allocations and availability.

Book early to ensure the best choice of seats. We regularly monitor and adjust ticket prices to optimise income and to ensure a wide range of price options where possible. Prices are subject to change. Read more.

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