9 June 2023 - 15 July 2023
School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play is the acclaimed new play that bursts with hilarity and joy!
Written by Jocelyn Bioh, one of America’s most exciting writers, and directed by The Stage Debut Award-winner Monique Touko, this award-winning comedy explores the universal similarities (and glaring differences) facing teenage girls around the world.
The talented cast includes Heather Agyepong (The Power), Bola Akeju (Ted Lasso), Deborah Alli (Undercover), Francesca Amewudah-Rivers (Bad Education), Jadesola Odunjo (You) and Tara Tijani (Death in Paradise).
School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play runs from 9 June to 15 July 2023.
What's the story of School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play?
Ghana’s prestigious Aburi Girls Boarding School.
Queen Bee Paulina and her crew excitedly await the arrival of the Miss Ghana pageant recruiter. It’s clear that Paulina is in top position to take the title until her place is threatened by Ericka – a beautiful and talented new transfer student. As the friendship group’s status quo is upended, who will be chosen for Miss Ghana and at what cost?
Who is in the cast of School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play?
The cast includes Heather Agyepong as Ama; Bola Akeju as Mercy; Deborah Alli as Eloise; Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Gifty; Jadesola Odunjo as Nana; and Tara Tijani as Paulina.
Who are the creative team of School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play?
School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play is written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Monique Touko.
Set Design is by Paul Wills, with Costume Design: Kinnetia Isidore, Wigs, Hair and Make-up Design by Cynthia De La Rosa, Lighting Design by Matt Haskins, Sound Design by
Tony Gayle, Movement by Aline David, and Casting by Julia Horan CDG.
Reviews of School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play
Reviews of previous productions
“Ferociously entertaining & as heart warming as it is hilarious. Engaging from first minute to last" The Hollywood Reporter"A gleeful African Makeover of an American genre" The New York Times
"Delivers nonstop belly laughs along with a heaping helping of heart... a must-see" Chicago Sun Times
Show Information
Matinees: Wednesday, Saturday
Performance information is for guidance only. Check booking calendar for details.
Venue Information
Lyric Hammersmith, King Street, Lyric Square, Hammersmith, W6 0QLNearest Tube or Train: Hammersmith (District, Piccadilly, Circle, Hammersmith & City)
Nearest Buses: 27, 110, 190, 218, 267, 306, H91, N9, N11, N266
Ticket Information
Official London Theatre tickets for School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play at the Lyric Hammersmith, London
Book tickets to School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play at the Lyric Hammersmith with WestendTheatre.com. You will be purchasing official London theatre tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play booking calendar and seating plan→
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