Explore what’s on for Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s 2027 season and book tickets for its shows. The highlight include the return of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, and the London premieres of the musical adaptation of The Book Thief and Once Upon a Time in Sokoto. 

Lyric Hammersmith 2027 season 

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s 2027 season begins with the return of Tony Award-winning comedy Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.

The show follows a lively group of West African immigrant braiders as they contend with demanding customers, secrets, lies, laughter and betrayal, all while pursuing dreams that put them at odds with the city they call home. (28 January 2027 – 27 February 2027)

Once Upon a Time in Sokoto: The London premiere of Inua Ellams’ Alfred Fagon Award-winning epic, directed by Roy Alexander Weise. (13 April – 8 May 2027)

Brock’s Mill: Stewart Pringle’s moving new family drama about memory, nostalgia and the craft of stop-motion, directed by Rufus Norris. (13 May – 5 June 2027)

Before the Coffee Gets Cold: See the world premiere of Conor McPherson’s adaptation Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s bestselling novel. (17 June – 17 July 2027)

The London premiere of the musical version of The Book Thief. Experience Markus Zusak’s bestselling novel getting its London stage premiere in musical form, with an original score bringing the story of love and words to vivid theatrical life. (24 July – 28 August 2027)

The Young Team: Kieran Hurley adapts Graeme Armstrong’s debut novel in a world premiere directed by Rachel O’Riordan, co-produced with National Theatre of Scotland.  (31 August – 25 September 2027)

We Have Always Lived in the Castle : See Alistair McDowall’s adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s final novel in a world premiere directed by Sarah Frankcom. (7 October – 6 November 2027)

Book tickets to Lyric Hammersmith 2027 shows 

The Lyric Hammersmith’s 2027 season offers something for every theatre-goer. From intimate new writing to ambitious musicals and plays that push theatrical boundaries, early booking is recommended for this groundbreaking programme. 

Check out the new Lyric Hammersmith Theatre season for 2027 



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Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

20 January 2027 - 
The Tony Award-winning Broadway comedy Jaja’s African Hair Braiding by Jocelyn Bioh returns to Tony Award-winning Jaja's African Hair Braiding returns to Lyric Hammersmith for 5 weeks (28 January–27 February 2027), offering a funny and moving look at life in a Harlem salon.
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Once Upon a Time in Sokoto

13 April 2027 - 8 May 2027
Once Upon a Time in Sokoto, Inua Ellams’ award-winning epic of an unlikely friendship in 19th-century Nigeria, at the Lyric Hammersmith in April 2027.
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Brock's Mill

13 May 2027 - 5 June 2027
Book now for Brock’s Mill at the Lyric Hammersmith, Rufus Norris’s new family drama about memory and the craft of stop-motion, playing from 13 May to 5 June 2027.
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Before the Coffee Gets Cold

17 June 2027 - 17 July 2027
The world premiere of Before the Coffee Gets Cold at the Lyric Hammersmith, Conor McPherson’s new stage adaptation of Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s bestseller about a café where you can travel through time, playing from 17 June to 17 July 2027.
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The Book Thief

24 July 2027 - 28 August 2027
Book tickets for The Book Thief, the acclaimed new musical based on Markus Zusak’s bestseller.
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The Young Team

31 August 2027 - 25 September 2027
Book tickets to The Lyric Hammersmith's shows that are part of its 2027 season, which includes three world premieres, three London premieres and the return of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
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We Have Always Lived in the Castle

7 October 2027 - 6 November 2027
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Venue Information

Lyric Hammersmith , King Street, London, W6 0QL

Nearest Tube or Train: Hammersmith (District, Piccadilly, Circle, Hammersmith & City)

Nearest Buses: 27, 110, 190, 218, 267, 306, H91, N9, N11, N266

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