Sunny Afternoon
Sunny Afternoon follows the early career of The Kinks, one of Britain’s most influential rock bands. It explores their struggles, success, and the creation of hits like "You Really Got Me" and "Waterloo Sunset." With a mix of humour and grit, the show captures the spirit of the 1960s.
The UK tour gives fans the chance to hear the classic songs performed live in a theatrical setting. It is a lively and nostalgic musical that celebrates one of the defining bands of British music history.
Tour Dates
- Sunny Afternoon at Blackpool Grand Theatre at Blackpool Grand Theatre, Blackpool - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Canterbury Marlowe Theatre at Canterbury Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre at Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Edinburgh Playhouse at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Glasgow King’s Theatre at Glasgow King's Theatre, Glasgow - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Inverness Eden Court at Inverness Eden Court, Inverness - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Leeds Grand Theatre at Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Leicester Curve at Leicester Curve, Leicester - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Liverpool Empire at Liverpool Empire, Liverpool - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at London Alexandra Palace at Alexandra Palace, London - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at London New Wimbledon Theatre at New Wimbledon Theatre, London - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at London Richmond Theatre at Richmond Theatre, London - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Malvern Theatres at Malvern Theatres, Malvern - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Manchester Palace Theatre at Manchester Palace Theatre, Manchester - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Milton Keynes Theatre at Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at New Theatre Oxford at Oxford New Theatre, Oxford - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at New Victoria Theatre Woking at New Victoria Theatre Woking, Woking - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Nottingham Theatre Royal at Nottingham Theatre Royal, Nottingham - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Princess Theatre Torquay at Torquay Princess Theatre, Torquay - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Regent Theatre Stoke-on-Trent at Regent Theatre Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Stockton Globe at Stockton Globe, Stockton - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Sunderland Empire at Sunderland Empire, Sunderland - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Swansea Arena at Swansea Arena, Swansea - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at The Alexandra Birmingham at Birmingham Alexandra, Birmingham - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at Theatre Royal Brighton at Theatre Royal Brighton, Brighton - Book
- Sunny Afternoon at York Grand Opera House at York Grand Opera House, York - Book
About the Show
Sunny Afternoon premiered in London’s West End in 2014, with a book by Joe Penhall and music and lyrics by Ray Davies of The Kinks. The production won four Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical. Its mix of biography and jukebox hits made it a hit with both critics and audiences.
The show covers themes of fame, creativity, and the challenges of success, while filling the stage with the raw energy of The Kinks’ music. It has been praised for its strong performances and vibrant staging. The UK tour continues to honour the band’s lasting impact on British rock and roll.