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  • Venue Bush Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 10 June 2023
  • Running time To be confirmed
  • Age guidelines 14+

Lenny Henry writes and stars in this vital new play

★★★★★ “Lenny Henry blazes with charisma in his devastating debut play” – The Telegraph

Celebrated actor and comedian Lenny Henry brings his vasts talents to the stage in this brand new play in which he stars and also makes his playwriting debut.

Poignant and hilarious in equal measure, August in England gives insight into the lives impacted by the injustice of the Windrush scandal.

The play is co-directed by the Bush Artistic Director, Lynette Linton (Sweat, House of Ife), and Associate Artistic Director, Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch, The High Table)

August in England makes its world premiere at the Bush Theatre in April 2023, running from 28 April to 10 June 2023.

Charming, flawed, and with the gift of the gab, we all know a man like August Henderson. Between his three kids, devoted wife-to-be, and part-ownership of a fruit and veg shop, he is proud of the life he has built since landing in his beloved West Bromwich.

So, when faced with deportation to a country he has no memory of, he isn’t prepared to go quietly. Listen up, he is ready to tell his own story.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of August in England?

August in England stars celebrated actor and comedian Lenny Henry in this one man play.

Who are the creative team of August in England?

August in England is written by Lenny Henry, and is his playwriting debut.

The play is co-directed by the Bush Artistic Director, Lynette Linton and Associate Artistic Director Daniel Bailey, with further creative team to be announced.

Important Notes

Content Warnings: Performances will contain: Strong language, references to violence, sexual references, themes of excessive drinking, intermittent themes and discussion of racism, discussion of Empire and colonialism, themes of grief and bereavement.

Lighting and Sound: May contain flashing lights, loud noises and haze effects.

Venue Information

Bush Theatre , 7 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 8LJ

Nearest Tube or Train: Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line); Shepherd’s Bush Market (Hammersmith & City Line)

Nearest Buses: 31, 49, 207, 237, 260, 607, C1, 148, 72, 94, 95, 220, 272, 283, 295, N207, 207, 427, 607

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Critics' reviews of August in England

★★★★★ "Lenny Henry’s remarkable one-man show" - The Guardian

★★★★★ "Lenny Henry blazes with charisma in his devastating debut play" - The Telegraph

★★★★ "Lenny Henry shines in the wonderful, shocking Windrush drama" - The Financial Times

★★★★ "Charismatic Henry delivers an unconventional solo piece" - The Times

★★★★ "A passionate, funny and hugely affecting" - The Evening Standard

★★★★ "Lenny Henry, utterly winning" - TimeOut

★★★★ "Lenny Henry makes a blazing playwriting debut" - i News

★★★★ "Lenny Henry charms in his powerful debut play" - The Stage

Also see: August in England Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

August in England is playing at the Bush Theatre in London
The age recommendations for August in England are: 14+
Yes, August in England has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday
No, sorry, August in England has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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