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This hit musical is back and ready to head out on tour, giving audiences across the UK the chance to discover the story of The Kinks - sprinkled with a little Olivier-winning musical stardust, of course! Written by Joe Penhall with music and lyrics provided by Ray Davies, Sunny Afternoon was a hit in London in 2014, where the production scooped up four 2015 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical. It's time to Come Dancing once more!

Sunny Afternoon

New Theatre Oxford

From working-class London lads to rock ‘n’ roll icons, The Kinks exploded onto the ‘60s music scene with a raw, energetic new sound that rocked a nation and changed the industry forever. The story of the band’s atmospheric rise to fame is told through their own prolific catalog of hit songs, including “You Really Got Me,” “Lola,” and “All Day and All of the Night”—all performed live onstage by the actors. You’ll be rocking out in your seat with a live concert experience of the irresistible music that inspired generations. With an original story, music, and lyrics by The Kinks’ legendary Ray Davies and a script by Joe Penhall, this award-winning new musical makes its North American Premiere directed by Artistic Director Edward Hall, whose UK debut production took the West End by storm.

Actor

Oliver Hoare

Events

Upcoming events

10 - 14 Feb, 2026

Sunny Afternoon · New Theatre Oxford

19 - 23 May, 2026

Sunny Afternoon · Liverpool Empire Theatre

Past events

10 - 14 Feb, 2026

Sunny Afternoon · New Theatre Oxford

Mar 21 - Apr 27, 2025

Sunny Afternoon · Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Future and recently performed repertoire

Dave Davies in Sunny Afternoon by Davies

Chicago Shakespeare Theater

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