Sunny Afternoon

Alexandra Palace

4.6/5 based on 349 reviews (read reviews)

Opens: Thursday, 15 January 2026 -
Booking until: Saturday, 31 January 2026
Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. interval.

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Sunny Afternoon description

The Kinks Musical Sunny Afternoon returns to the West End!

This powerful jukebox musical took four years to develop. It premiered in May 2014 at Hampstead Theatre, going on to win four 2015 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music for Ray Davies. There was a spectacular sell-out UK and Ireland tour in 2016/17 followed by a two-year West End run. Now this hugely popular Olivier-winning musical is back in town. You'll love Sunny Afternoon – The Kinks Musical, following the life and times of one of the UK's best-loved 1960s bands.

Britain was teetering right on the edge of the swinging sixties when Ray Davies and The Kinks made the switch from ordinary band to international superstardom. The plot covers everything from the highs to the lows, the creative clashes to the court cases and everything in between, a story studded with Kinks hits including You Really Got Me, Lola, Waterloo Sunset and the legendary All Day and All of the Night.

A compelling exploration of fame, family and standing up for yourself, it comes with Music and Lyrics by Ray Davies, Book by Joe Penhall and Direction by Edward Hall. The show is designed by Miriam Buether, with choreography by Adam Cooper, lighting design by Rick Fisher and sound design by Matt McKenzie. The musical and vocal adaptations are by Ray Davies and Elliott Ware, based on original Kinks’ recordings, and West End legends Sonia Friedman Productions and ATG Productions are the producers.

Expect rebellion, passion and thrilling energy from Sunny Afternoon – The Kinks Musical, an 'indisputably terrific' show designed the lift your spirits and keep them lifted. Get your Sunny Afternoon tickets here.