Multi Olivier Award-winning musical Sunny Afternoon, which tells the story of The Kinks’ rise to stardom through their iconic hits, will take to the road on another UK tour.
Opening at Manchester Palace Theatre on 10th October 2025, Sunny Afternoon celebrates the raw energy, passion and sounds of The Kinks. Set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp of the rebellious ’60s, the production is described as an exhilarating and moving celebration of the music, life, and the band that changed it all.
The tour will stop at the likes of Wimbledon (25th - 29th November 2025), Alexandra Palace in London (15th - 31st January 2026), Milton Keynes (10th - 14th February 2026), Oxford (24th - 28th March 2026) and Blackpool (28th April 2nd May 2026), before ending its run in Cardiff on 30th May 2026.
You can see the full list of touring dates and venues by clicking here.
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Producer Sonia Friedman said: “From the moment Ray Davies, Joe Penhall, Ed Hall, and I began developing this musical, I knew it was something extremely special, and it proved to be so as we opened to rave reviews and won many awards.
“Now, I’m thrilled that we’re bringing back our joyous, celebratory, Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical for a new UK tour. Ray Davies’ music and lyrics capture the poetry and poignancy of everyday life with honesty and wit, and The Kinks’ music, attitude and vibe shaped a generation.
“Their astonishing legacy continues to resonate, making Sunny Afternoon exhilarating and relevant today as ever. Whether you’re discovering it for the first time or experiencing it all over again, I can’t wait for audiences across the UK to see it — I’ve truly missed it.”
About the show
Following a sell-out run at Hampstead Theatre, Sunny Afternoon opened at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End where it ran for two years ahead of its sell-out tour of the UK and Ireland throughout 2016/17.
The show has music and lyrics by Ray Davies with a book by Joe Penhall and original story by Ray Davies. It is directed by Edward Hall and designed by Miriam Buether with choreography by Adam Cooper. Lighting design is by Rick Fisher with sound design by Matt McKenzie. Musical and vocal adaptations are by Ray Davies and Elliott Ware based on original Kinks’ recordings.
Original front man of The Kinks, Ray Davies, said: “In these times of political uncertainties, it is a relief to know that Sunny Afternoon is on the horizon to lift our spirits.”
Group rates are venue specific, with more information about the show at: uk.thekinksmusical.com.
