• Venue Royal Court Theatre, London
  • Performance dates 15 January 2028 - 26 February 2028
  • Age guidelines 14+

Book tickets for Afterbirth at the Royal Court Theatre, the world premiere of Nina Segal’s funny, furious new play starring Oscar winner Jessie Buckley.

Afterbirth in London

Making its world premiere at the Royal Court’s Jerwood Theatre Downstairs, Afterbirth is a is a funny, furious and unflinching story about the disorienting reality of life after birth.

Written by Royal Court Associate Playwright Nina Segal (Cow|Deer, Antigone Exits) and directed by Maria Aberg, it will star Oscar winner Jessie Buckley (Hamnet, Cabaret).

Afterbirth plays a strictly limited run from 15 January to 26 February 2028.

Book Afterbirth tickets

Book tickets for Afterbirth at the Royal Court Theatre from 15 January to 26 February 2028. Demand is expected to be high – book your tickets early so you don’t miss this world premiere starring Jessie Buckley

People think the birth is the hard part. But there is all the rest.

The baby is fine. The birth was fine. Annie is fine. She is really, really fine. But the weeks after birth bring a very different reality, and the cracks begin to show.

Nina Segal’s world premiere is a funny, furious and unflinching exploration of life after birth, which Segal describes as weird, funny and brutal.

 

Performance Information

Check booking calendar for full details

Tickets by Month
Jan 2028
Feb 2028

Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Afterbirth?

Jessie Buckley stars

Who are the creative team of Afterbirth?

  • Writer: Nina Segal
  • Director: Maria Aberg
  • Set and Costume Designer: Rosanna Vize
  • Royal Court Casting Associate: Saffeya Shebli
  • Company Manager: Mica Taylor

Important Notes

Access Performances
  • Chilled: Saturday 12 February 2028, 1.30pm
  • Captioned: Tuesday 15 February 2028, 7.30pm, and Saturday 19 February 2028, 1.30pm
  • Audio Described: Saturday 26 February 2028, 1.30pm (with a touch tour at 12pm)

Venue Information

Royal Court Theatre , Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS

Nearest Tube or Train: Sloane Square (Circle Line, District Line)

Nearest Buses: 19, 22, 319, C1, N19, N22, 137, 452

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Frequently Asked Questions

Afterbirth is playing at the Royal Court Theatre in London
The age recommendations for Afterbirth are: 14+
To buy official London Theatre tickets to Afterbirth, 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, Afterbirth has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday

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