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  • Venue King's Head Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 27 April 2025
  • Running time 1 hour 30 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 12+

King’s Head Theatre, London
Final performance: 27 April 2025

The dark comedy (This is not a) Happy Room, written by Rosie Day, completed its London run at the King’s Head Theatre on 27 April 2025.

Visitors searching for (This is not a) Happy Room tickets should note that the production has now closed following its limited engagement.

A Dark Comedy About Family Chaos

(This is not a) Happy Room is a sharply observed dark comedy about a dysfunctional family brought crashing together by their father’s wedding — and his sudden death.

The story follows the Henderson family, who reunite to celebrate their father’s fourth marriage. But when he dies unexpectedly on the way to the ceremony, the wedding quickly turns into a funeral.

As the family gathers, long-buried secrets and unresolved tensions surface, leading to a chaotic and darkly comic exploration of family relationships.

Blending biting humour with emotional honesty, the play delivers a brutally funny portrait of the people we’re tied to — whether we like it or not.

A Bold New London Comedy

Described as “Saltburn meets Schitt’s Creek”, (This is not a) Happy Room offered audiences a darkly comic look at family dynamics, grief and the secrets people keep from those closest to them.

The production ran from 26 March to 27 April 2025 at The King’s Head Theatre, London.

(This is not a) Happy Room - Casting
(This is not a) Happy Room – Casting: Amanda Abbington, Jonny Weldon, Rosie Day, Andrea Valls

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Stars and Creatives

Andrea Valls
Andrea Valls
Jonny Weldon
Jonny Weldon
Rosie Day
Rosie Day

Who is in the cast of (This is not a) Happy Room?

Starring Amanda Abbington as Esther, Rosie Day as Elle, Andrea Valls as Laura, and Jonny Weldon as Simon, with Alison Liney as Agatha, Jazz Jenkins as Hayley, Tom Kanji as Charles

 

Who are the creative team of (This is not a) Happy Room?

Written by Rosie Day

Director Hannah Price

Set and Costume Design: Georgia de Grey; Sound Design: Adrienne Quartly; Lighting Design: Rory Beaton

Further creatives to be announced

Venue Information

King's Head Theatre , Islington Square 116 Upper Street, London, N1 1AB

Nearest Tube or Train: Angel(Northern Line), Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line or Overground)

Nearest Buses: 4, 19, 30, 43

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Critics' reviews of (This is not a) Happy Room

● "Amanda Abbington is extremely moving" - The Times

● "The cast are excellent" - What's On Stage

● "Abbington is a potent presence" - The Guardian

● "Wacky, winning set up" - The Stage

Frequently Asked Questions

(This is not a) Happy Room is playing at the King's Head Theatre in London
The running time of (This is not a) Happy Room is 1 hour 30 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for (This is not a) Happy Room are: 12+
Yes, (This is not a) Happy Room has matinee performances on the following days: Saturday, Sunday
No, sorry, (This is not a) Happy Room has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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