This production began performances on 4th October 2014 and closed on 29th October 2016.
Stormingly successful. I defy anyone to resist it
The Financial Times
Set against the back-drop of a Britain caught mid-swing between the conservative 50s and riotous 60s, this production explores the euphoric highs and agonising lows of one of Britain’s most iconic bands and the irresistible music that influenced generations.
A blazing triumph. I swear you’ll get goosebumps
The Daily Telegraph
Extended due to phenomenal demand.
Winner of the 2015 Olivier Award for BEST NEW MUSICAL, with Music and Lyrics by Ray Davies (Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music), a new Book by Joe Penhall and Direction by Edward Hall, SUNNY AFTERNOON depicts the rise to stardom of THE KINKS.
THE KINKS exploded onto the 60s music scene with a raw, energetic new sound that rocked a nation. But how did that happen, where exactly did they come from and what happened next?
This ‘exhilarating, hugely enjoyable new musical’ (Financial Times) features many of the bands hits, including: YOU REALLY GOT ME, WATERLOO SUNSET, DEDICATED FOLLOWER OF FASHION, ALL DAY AND ALL OF THE NIGHT, LOLA, SUNNY AFTERNOON and many more.
One of the most influential bands of the 1960s British invasion, The Kinks paved the way for the next decade's hard rock.
A belter! Funny, stylish, well-performed – it has everything The Kinks had
Daily Mail
CAST
JASON BAUGHAN – Eddie Kassner
NIAMH BRACKEN – Gwen
CHRISTOPHER BRANDON – Larry Page
HARRIET BUNTON – Joyce
ALICE CARDY – Peggy / Understudy Rasa
OLIVER HOARE – Dave Davies
DANNY HORN – Ray Davies
GILLIAN KIRKPATRICK – Mrs Davies / Marsha
MEGAN LEIGH MASON – Rasa
JAY MARSH – Gregory Piven
STEPHEN PALLISTER – Mr Davies / Allen Klein
CHARLIE TIGHE – Grenville Collins
GABRIEL VICK – Robert Wace
DAMIEN WALSH – Mick Avory
TOM WHITELOCK – Pete Quaife
LIA GIVEN – Understudy Peggy / Gwen / Joyce & Dance Captain
LLOYD GORMAN – Understudy Mr Davies / Klein / Kassner / Page / Piven
VICKI MANSER – Understudy Rasa / Mrs Davies / Marsha / Peggy / Gwen / Joyce
KAY MILBOURNE – Understudy Mrs Davies / Marsha
NICK SAYCE – Understudy Ray / Mick / Wace / Collins
ROBBIE WHITE – Understudy Ray / Dave / Pete / Mick & Assistant Dance Captain
CREATIVES
Original story by RAY DAVIES
RAY DAVIES – Music and Lyrics
JOE PENHALL – Book
EDWARD HALL – Director
MIRIAM BUETHER – Designer
ADAM COOPER – Choreographer
RICK FISHER – Lighting Designer
MATT MCKENZIE – Sound Designer
ELLIOT WARE – Musical Director/Supervisor