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  • Venue Kiln Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 22 February 2025
  • Running time 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Age guidelines 12+

Get The Lonely Londoners tickets at the Kiln Theatre in London.

Following its sold-out run at Jermyn Street Theatre, Roy Williams’ adaptation of Sam Selvon’s iconic novel, The Lonely Londoners, comes to the Kiln Theatre. Ebenezer Bamgboye’s critically acclaimed production opens a window into the hopes, dreams, and realities of the Windrush generation.

Don’t miss this bold and exciting piece of theatre that sheds light on the experiences of Londoners who were, and often still forgotten. Book your tickets now.

The Lonely Londoners runs from 10 January to 22 February 2025 at the Kiln Theatre.

1950s London. Newly arrived from Trinidad, Henry ‘Sir Galahad’ Oliver is impatient to start his new life in London. Carrying just pyjamas and a toothbrush, he bursts through Moses Aloetta’s door only to find Moses and his friends already soured on city life. Will the London fog dampen Galahad’s dreams? Or will these Lonely Londoners make a home in a city that sees them as a threat?

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of The Lonely Londoners?

Starring Romario Simpson as Galahad, Solomon Israel as Moses, Tobi Bakare as Lewis, Shannon Hayes as Agnes, Gilbert Kyem Jnr as Big City, Carol Moses as Tanty, and Aimée Powell as Christina

Who are the creative team of The Lonely Londoners?

Based on the novel by Sam Selvon. Adapted by Roy Williams. Directed by Ebenezer Bamgboye.

Important Notes

Please note there will be a Post-Show Q&A on 30 January, 7:30pm

Assisted Performances: Captioned: 3 February, 7.30pm; Relaxed: 8 February, 2.30pm;Audio-Described: 13 February, 7.30pm

Venue Information

Kiln Theatre , 269 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7JR

Nearest Tube or Train: Kilburn (Jubilee line) / Brondesbury rail station

Nearest Buses: 16, 32, 189, 332, 632

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Critics' reviews of The Lonely Londoners

★★★★ "(A) searingly humane triumph" - TimeOut (Kiln Theatre)

★★★★ "The cast delivers brilliant performances" - What's On Stage (Kiln Theatre)

★★★★★ "Every element of the show hypnotises, capturing the pained romance of the city, and these lonely Londoners in it" - The Guardian (Jermyn Street Theatre)

★★★★★ "Sensational..a devastatingly poignant tribute to the Windrush generation" - Telegraph (Jermyn Street Theatre)

★★★★ "A bold and timely post-Windrush drama" - Evening Standard (Jermyn Street Theatre)

★★★★ "Searing performances bring heart to this stylish adaptation" - The Stage (Jermyn Street Theatre)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lonely Londoners is playing at the Kiln Theatre in London
The running time of The Lonely Londoners is 1 hour 30 minutes
The age recommendations for The Lonely Londoners are: 12+
Yes, The Lonely Londoners has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday
No, sorry, The Lonely Londoners has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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