Book now for the world premiere of Ilford Boy at the Donmar Warehouse, Danny Lee Wynter’s funny, moving drama about growing up in 90s East London.

Ilford Boy in London

Directed by Donmar Artistic Director Tim Sheader, Ilford Boy is a new play by Danny Lee Wynter about the ghosts that follow us, the families we choose and the Streisand that helps us survive.

This intimate new play mixes humour with real emotional weight. It’s a story about found family, identity and growing up in the 90s, with show tunes and Streisand running through it.

Ilford Boy plays at the Donmar Warehouse from 10 October 2026 until 28 November 2026.

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The boy lives in Ilford, of course he’s depressed. Ted Martin is a mixed-race teenager growing up in 90s East London, in a house full of chaos, laughter and tough love.

Then Patrick arrives. With his style, his humour and his love of show tunes, he shakes the foundations of Ted’s life and shows him another way to live. It’s a world filled with art, possibility and people who see Ted clearly for the first time.

Performance Information

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Nov 2026

Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Ilford Boy?

  • Eileen: Lindsey Coulson
  • Trevor: Cary Crankson
  • Ken: Gershwyn Eustache Jnr
  • Raj: Aaron Gill
  • Ann: Charlotte Jaconelli
  • Jackie: Jodie McNee
  • Patrick: Craig Stein
  • Ted: Leo Whitfield-Harris
  • Tillie: Ria Zmitrowicz

Who are the creative team of Ilford Boy?

  • Writer: Danny Lee Wynter
  • Director: Tim Sheader
  • Set Designer: Peter McKintosh
  • Costume Designer: Ryan Dawson Laight
  • Lighting Designer: Aideen Malone
  • Sound Designer: Tony Gayle
  • Choreographer & Intimacy Director: Ebony Molina
  • Fight Director: Kate Waters
  • Composer & Music Supervisor: Eamonn O’Dwyer
  • Casting Director: Lotte Hines CDG

Venue Information

Donmar Warehouse , 41 Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LX

Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square, Covent Garden

Nearest Buses: 14, 19, 24, 29, 38, 176, N5, N19, N20, N29, N38, N41, N279

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ilford Boy is playing at the Donmar Warehouse in London
To buy official London Theatre tickets to Ilford Boy, 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, Ilford Boy has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday

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