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Sunny Afternoon
10 February to 14 February
About Sunny Afternoon
Following a phenomenal two years in the West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the “indisputably terrific” (The Times) Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, charting the euphoric highs and agonizing lows of The Kinks, is back!
Sunny Afternoon celebrates the raw energy, passion, and timeless sound of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, telling their story through an incredible back catalogue of chart-toppers, including ‘You Really Got Me’, ‘Lola’, and ‘All Day and All of the Night’.
Set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp of the rebellious ’60s, Sunny Afternoon is an “exhilarating” (Financial Times) and moving celebration of the music, life, and the band that changed it all.
Sunny Afternoon features music and lyrics by the legendary Ray Davies, a book by Joe Penhall, an original story by Ray Davies, and direction by Edward Hall.
What the critics say
“A belter! Funny, stylish. It has everything The Kinks had.” ★★★★★
Daily Mail
“A blazing triumph! I swear you’ll get goosebumps.” ★★★★★
Telegraph
“This is a great, very British musical about a great, very British band.” ★★★★
The Times
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £15.00
Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95
Dates & times:
Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 February 2026
Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 2.30pm
Running time:
2 hours 40 minutes, including an interval
Age guidance:
12+
Children under 5 years and babies in arms will strictly not be admitted.
Content guidance:
This show contains strong language.
About New Theatre Oxford
There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1934, the third New Theatre opened.
The theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals.
On performance days, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts.
There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks.
There is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members.
See important information about Getting there and Access here
