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  • Venue Kiln Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 29 May 2026
  • Running time 2 hours 10 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 14+

Please Please Me Tickets London

Please Please Me is the electrifying story of Brian Epstein, manager of The Beatles – his meteoric rise and his hidden struggles.

This show has now closed. Please Please Me ran at the Kiln Theatre in London from 16 April to 29 May 2026.

★★★★ “Fascinating” (The Guardian)

When Brian Epstein steps into the Cavern Club, he finds more than just a band – he finds his life’s calling.

Captivated by four rugged boys from Liverpool, he sets out to transform them into The Beatles – the most famous group on Earth.

But as the world begins to worship his Fab Four, Brian wrestles with secrets, longing, and love – especially for his charismatic frontman, John Lennon. Please Please Me is the fascinating true story of the ‘Fifth Beatle’, Brian Epstein.

A stellar cast includes TV and stage star Calam Lynch (Sweetpea, What It Feels Like For A Girl, Miss Austen) as Brian Epstein, and Olivier Award-winner Eleanor Worthington-Cox (Next to NormalMatilda) as Cynthia and Cilla.

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★★★★
“Fascinating tale of Brian Epstein”
The Guardian
★★★★
“Incredibly talented cast and creative team... Fab”
Musical Theatre Review
★★★★
“This poignant new play”
London Theatre

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Please Please Me?

Starring:

  • Calam Lynch as Brian
  • Noah Ritter as John
  • William Robinson as Peter / Mike
  • Arthur Wilson as Geoffrey / Harry
  • Eleanor Worthington-Cox as Cynthia / Cilla

Who are the creative team of Please Please Me?

  • Written by Tom Wright
  • Directed by Amit Sharma
  • Set and costume design by Tom Piper
  • C0-costume designer Deborah Andrews
  • Lighting design by Rory Beaton
  • Composition and sound design by David Shrubsole
  • Movement direction by Jess Williams
  • Casting by Amy Ball CDG
  • Associate sound design and production sound engineering by Chris Simpson
  • Assistant direction by Hetty Hodgson
  • Production management by Pam Nichol
  • WHAM (Wigs, hair and make-up) supervision by Sharon Pearson
  • A Kiln Theatre production

 


Important Notes

Content warning: Swearing, sexual language, homophobic and anti-Semitic slurs, nudity, violence.

Venue Information

Kiln Theatre , 269 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7JR

Nearest Tube or Train: Kilburn (Jubilee line) / Brondesbury rail station

Nearest Buses: 16, 32, 189, 332, 632

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Critics' reviews of Please Please Me

★★★★ “Fascinating tale of Brian Epstein” The Guardian

★★★★ “Incredibly talented cast and creative team... Fab” Musical Theatre Review

★★★★ “This poignant new play” London Theatre


Frequently Asked Questions

Please Please Me is playing at the Kiln Theatre in London
The running time of Please Please Me is 2 hours 10 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Please Please Me are: 14+
Yes, Please Please Me has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday
No, sorry, Please Please Me has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.