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  • Running time 2 hours 40 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 12+

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Experience the electrifying story of The Kinks live on stage in the Olivier Award-winning Sunny Afternoon musical, now playing on a major UK tour in 2026. Book Sunny Afternoon tickets today and see one of Britain’s greatest bands brought vividly to life.

Following a phenomenal two-year run in the West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the “indisputably terrific” (The Times) show returns – charting the euphoric highs and agonising lows of The Kinks, one of the most influential rock bands in British music history.

This acclaimed Kinks musical stars Danny Horn as Ray Davies, Oliver Hoare as Dave Davies, Harry Curley as Peter Quaife, and Zakarie Stokes as Mick Avory, forming the iconic band at the heart of Sunny Afternoon.

Packed with a chart-topping soundtrack, the Sunny Afternoon musical tells the extraordinary true story of Ray Davies and The Kinks’ rise to stardom. Featuring timeless hits including You Really Got Me, Waterloo Sunset, Lola, and Sunny Afternoon, the show captures the rebellion, passion and raw energy of the swinging sixties.

Written by Joe Penhall with music and lyrics by Ray Davies, Sunny Afternoon won four Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music. Secure your Kinks musical tickets now and experience this unforgettable live production.

Last updated: 26 March 2026

About Sunny Afternoon The Kinks Musical

Sunny Afternoon charts the rise to stardom of The Kinks.

Set against the back-drop of a Britain caught mid-swing between the conservative 50s and riotous 60s, this production explores the euphoric highs and agonising lows of one of Britain’s most iconic bands and the irresistible music that influenced generations.

Sunny Afternoon Tickets – UK Tour Dates

See the Olivier Award-winning Sunny Afternoon musical on tour across the UK, including performances at Richmond Theatre from 31 March to 4 April 2026. Find full tour dates and venues by clicking on the red Book Tour Dates button.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Sunny Afternoon?

Starring as The Kinks are Danny Horn as Ray Davies, Oliver Hoare as Dave Davies, Harry Curley as Peter Quaife and Zakarie Stokes as Mick Avory

Also stars Ben Caplan as Eddie Kassner, Tam Williams as Grenville Collins, Victoria Anderson as Gwen, Deryn Edwards as Mrs. Davies, Joseph Richardson as Robert Wace, Lisa Wright as Rasa.

The company is completed by James Hudson, Alicia Ally, Morgan Burgess, James Chisholm, Phil Corbitt, Alasdair Craig, Dominic Gee-Burch, Kristian Jacobs, Robin Johnson, Sorrel Jordan, Jada Langley, Timothy Roberts, Georgiana Wainwright-Jones and Emily Whitby-Samways

Who are the creative team of Sunny Afternoon?

Sunny Afternoon has music and lyrics by Ray Davies with a book by Joe Penhall and original story by Ray Davies.

Directed by Edward Hall, designed by Miriam Buether, choreography by Adam Cooper, lighting design by Rick Fisher, sound design by Matt McKenzie, musical supervision by Elliott Ware, musical and vocal adaptations by Ray Davies and Elliott Ware based on original Kinks’ recordings, casting by Natalie Gallacher CDG for Pippa Ailion & Natalie Gallacher Casting, hair, wigs and make up by Carole Hancock, associate direction by Christopher Chase Carter, associate set design by William Fricker, associate costume design by Deborah Andrews, associate lighting design by Eric Watkins and associate sound design by Ken Hampton.

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Content advice: Contains strong language and references to sex and drugs

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Critics' reviews of Sunny Afternoon

★★★★★ “A Blazing Triumph. I Swear You’ll Get Goosebumps.” - The TELEGRAPH

★★★★★ “Fresh and full of zingy, swinging sixties excitement.” -SUNDAY EXPRESS

★★★★★ “Stormingly Successful. I Defy Anyone to Resist It” - FINANCIAL TIMES

★★★★★ "Triumphant, show-stopping magic" - MAIL ON SUNDAY

★★★★★ “A belter! Funny, stylish, well-performed, quirky – it has everything The Kinks had" - DAILY MAIL

★★★★ “A Golden triumph” - THE OBSERVER

★★★★ “Kick-Ass. Indisputably Terrific.” - The TIMES

★★★★ "Pretty irresistible" - SUNDAY TIMES

★★★★ "A dazzling production" - THE GUARDIAN

★★★★ "Utterly joyous" - EVENING STANDARD

Frequently Asked Questions

The running time of Sunny Afternoon is 2 hours 40 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Sunny Afternoon are: 12+
Yes, Sunny Afternoon has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday
No, sorry, Sunny Afternoon has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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