• Venue Young Vic Theatre, London
  • Performance dates 22 October 2026 - 21 November 2026
  • Running time TBC
  • Age guidelines TBC

Theresa Ikoko’s award-winning play Girls comes to the Young Vic Theatre for a strictly limited London run, directed by Ewa Dina, winner of the 2026 JMK Award.

Set in Nigeria during the 2014 militant insurgency, Girls is a gripping and deeply human story of friendship, survival and impossible choices.

What is Girls about?

They leave a trail of fire and flesh. If they followed it – if somebody followed the stench – they would find us.

Nigeria, 2014. Teenagers Tisana, Haleema, and Ruha are best friends, busy swapping notes on celebrities, sex positions, and dodging carbs.

But when they’re kidnapped by militant insurgents and forced towards an uncertain future, they have only each other to turn to. As fear and religious differences begin to fracture their bond, how far can their friendship be tested before it breaks?

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Girls runs from 22 October until 21 November 2025 at the Young Vic.With a limited run in the Maria Studio, early booking is recommended.

Performance Information

Check booking calendar for full details

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Oct 2026
Nov 2026

Stars and Creatives

Who are the creative team of Girls?

  • Playwright: Theresa Ikoko
  • Director: Ewa Dina
  • Set and costume design: Raphaé Memon

Important Notes

Access Performances

  • BSL performance: 13 November 2026 8pm
  • Captioned performance: 12 November 2026 8pm
  • Relaxed performance: 18 November 2026 3pm

Venue Information

Young Vic Theatre , 66 The Cut, London, SE1 8LZ

Nearest Tube or Train: Waterloo (Jubilee line, Northern line, Bakerloo line); Southwark (Jubilee line)

Nearest Buses: 40, 60, N63, N89, 1, 68, 168, 172, 176, 188

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Frequently Asked Questions

Girls is playing at the Young Vic Theatre in London
The running time of Girls is TBC
The age recommendations for Girls are: TBC
To buy official London Theatre tickets to Girls, click on the Get Tickets button at the top of this page. You will be able to access the booking calendar to check live ticket availability and prices and see any exclusive offers or discounts. You will be purchasing tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
Yes, Girls has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday

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