Synopsis
Following a phenomenal two years in the West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the “indisputably terrific” (The Times) OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING BEST NEW MUSICAL, charting the euphoric highs and agonizing lows of THE KINKS, is back!
SUNNY AFTERNOON celebrates the raw energy, passion, and timeless sound of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, telling their story through an incredible back catalogue of chart-toppers, including “You Really Got Me,” “Lola,” and “All Day and All of the Night.”
Set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp of the rebellious ’60s, Sunny Afternoon is an “exhilarating” (Financial Times) and moving celebration of the music, life, and the band that changed it all.
SUNNY AFTERNOON features music and lyrics by the legendary Ray Davies, a book by Joe Penhall, original story by Ray Davies, and direction by Edward Hall.
Age guidance: 12+
Running time: 2 hours and 20 minutes (including a 20 minute interval)
Tickets
DISCOUNTS*
£5 off Under 16s (Tue – Thu and Sat matinee performances only)
£5 off 16-26 yrs and/or Students (with a free 16-26 & Student Membership), and Curve Connect (Tue – Thu only)
£25 tickets Under 18s School Groups (Tue – Thu only)
£4 off Groups 10+ (Tue – Thu only)
£5 off Groups 20+ (Tue – Thu only)
15% off for Members
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ACCESS PERFORMANCES
Captioned: Wed 22 Apr, 7.30pm
Audio Described: Thu 23 Apr, 7.30pm with Touch Tour from 6pm
For more information about our Access Performances, please click here.
Access performances at Curve are kindly sponsored by voco Leicester and David Wilson Homes.
*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.
Credits & Acknowledgments
Music and lyrics by Ray Davies
Book by Joe Penhall
Original story by Ray Davies
Direction by Edward Hall
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Reviews
A belter! Funny, stylish. It has everything The Kinks had
Daily Mail
A blazing triumph! I swear you’ll get goosebumps
Telegraph
This is a great, very British musical about a great, very British band
The Times