Maria Friedman stars in European premiere Tony-winning Kimberly Akimbo at Hampstead Theatre

Four-time Olivier Award winner Maria Friedman leads the cast of Kimberly Akimbo, the Tony Award-winning musical making it’s European premiere at Hampstead Theatre. Check out the new production images released ahead of its opening next week.

Hampstead Theatre has released new images for their production of Kimberly Akimbo, the Tony Award-winning musical from David Lindsay-Abaire. Directed by Michael Longhurst, the production stars four-time Olivier Award winner Maria Friedman as Kimberly Levaco. This marks the European premiere of the musical, which runs until 7 November 2026.

Friedman is joined by Alice Fearn (Wicked, Come From Away) as Debra, Peter Hannah (Waitress) as Buddy Levaco, Gilli Jones (Brigadoon) as Seth Weetis, and Niamh Perry (Love Never Dies) as Pattie Levaco. The cast also includes Sara Hajizadeh, Ronav Jain, Robin Simões da Silva and Aviva Tulley, with swings Rachel Flynn and Daniel Walford completing the company.

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Photos: Kimberly Akimbo at Hampstead Theatre

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About the show

Kimberly Akimbo, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Good People, Rabbit Hole) and music by Jeanine Tesori (Caroline, or Change, Fun Home), is a profoundly funny and heartwarming musical that follows 16-year-old Kimberly Levaco, whose rare genetic condition causes her to age four times faster than usual. As she comes of age, she searches for love and meaning while knowing time is not on her side.

The musical originally premiered on Broadway in 2022 and it went on to win five Tony Awards in 2023, including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. This new production at the Hampstead Theatre marks the musical’s European debut.

Director Michael Longhurst (Caroline, or Change, Next to Normal) leads a creative team that includes designer Soutra Gilmour, musical supervisor and musical director Nigel Lilley, choreographer Matt Cole, lighting designer Jack Knowles, sound designer Paul Groothuis and video designer Luke Halls, with casting by Anna Cooper CDG.