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An uplifting, witty play about community and female friendship from a brilliant American playwright.

4.8 56 reviews from 56 verified reviews

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Jaja's African Hair Braiding in London

Jaja's is a bustling braiding salon in Harlem, New York, run by a lively, cheerful team of West African expert stylists, immigrants who've brought with them generations of braiding traditions. Here, women from across the neighbourhood community come to have masterpieces created on their heads. The play follows this group of women over the course of one hot summer day, filled with laughter, shared secrets, angry customers, betrayals - and above all, a collection of dreams that increasingly pit them against the city they love and call home.

From writer Jocelyn Bioh and director Monique Touko, the dream team behind School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, comes the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning comedy, Jaja's African Hair Braiding. Packed with complex, brilliant female characters who are funny, whip-smart, and unique each in her own way, this play will sweep you off into the heart of Harlem and the tight-knit community that grows around Jaja's. It first premiered on Broadway in 2023 to resounding critical acclaim, with The New York Times calling it ‘a buffet of delights'. Now, UK audiences will have the chance to experience this joyful, clever play for the first time.

Book now to experience the joy, laughter, and community of Harlem, right here in the heart of London.

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Jaja's African Hair Braiding Ticket Information

Booking until:

Saturday, 25 April 2026
Running time:

1hr 30min. No interval.
Age restrictions
Ages 14+.
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Jaja's African Hair Braiding reviews

4.8 out of 5 56 reviews

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Recommended for:
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Latest customer reviews

All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing Jaja's African Hair Braiding.

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Creative and inclusive!

M Reviewed on 30 April 2026 by Melissa
United Kingdom

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Warm, hilarious and moving

What a brilliant production. Everyone was top tier. I loved how well the cast knew their characters with the intimacy and comfort needed to allow the impeccable writing to sing. I also wanted to note that the audience was so incredible to be a part of. I have not seen that many aunties and moms in the audience in a long while, it was very moving to see how many daughters had brought their mums to the play. I went with my partner and friends and we couldn’t stop talking about the show and it’s devastating twist after for hours. Bravo! Hope to see this transferred to the West End soon if the West End knows what’s good for them!

E Reviewed on 26 April 2026 by Emma
United States Of America

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Relatable

Loved it!

C Reviewed on 26 April 2026 by Chiomah
United Kingdom

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Phenomenal incredible

I really enjoyed the show. It was funny, heartwarming and felt like home. It was also devastating, as the ending was sad. I didn’t realise the time flew by. I would’ve been more than happy to watch it all day. I was sad to see it end. Brilliant job to all the actors.

M Reviewed on 25 April 2026 by Megan
United Kingdom

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Amazing set

I Reviewed on 24 April 2026 by Ibironke
United Kingdom

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10/10

J Reviewed on 23 April 2026 by Jeffrey
United Kingdom

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Beautiful story telling

Great show. Very relatable. Tells the story of the average immigrant

T Reviewed on 22 April 2026 by Tochi
United Kingdom

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Hilarious and poignant in equal measure, Jaja's is full of heart!

A Reviewed on 21 April 2026 by Anne-marie
United Kingdom

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Must see!

Absolutely loved this! So funny and engaging a real salon experience! 5 stars

M Reviewed on 21 April 2026 by Michelle
United Kingdom

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Must see!

D Reviewed on 21 April 2026 by Danielle
United Kingdom

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Must see joyous night out

V Reviewed on 20 April 2026 by Vanessa
United Kingdom

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Relatable, full of humour

N Reviewed on 19 April 2026 by Natalie
United Kingdom

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I used to own a salon, so it brought back memories

D Reviewed on 19 April 2026 by Doreen
United Kingdom

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Great fun loving pick me up show!!

Lighthearted show, fun storyline, actors very good and engaging. It's been long overdue for a nice Afro centric play like this. Only downfall was the abrupt ending, at which point I actually thought it was the interval, didn't realise it was the end. If it was a TV show I would have said there's a part two coming..lol!! Nice comfortable theatre and the stage design of the salon was brilliant. Well done to all the actors, looking forward to seeing you all again in part two!

L Reviewed on 18 April 2026 by Lesley
United Kingdom

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Captivating story telling

Beautiful performance, vibrant set design. I felt like I was transported to Harlem

G Reviewed on 18 April 2026 by Gabrielle
United Kingdom

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Great show

Funny, emotional & very relatable. Loved it!

R Reviewed on 17 April 2026 by Rubina
United Kingdom

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A must see! Fabulous and funny!

S Reviewed on 17 April 2026 by Suzy
United Kingdom

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Fantastic

P Reviewed on 17 April 2026 by Prisca
United Kingdom

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Such an amazing show! High energy from the very start.

T Reviewed on 17 April 2026 by Tafara
United Kingdom

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Good watch!

Such a fun watch and the actors were super engaging. The only disappointment was the ending, it felt like the ending of the storyline could’ve gone further and potentially deeper in some of the political referencing.

Y Reviewed on 17 April 2026 by Yasmin
United Kingdom

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Bonding

A play displaying fun,friendship, disagreement but bonding and true love for one another.

E Reviewed on 17 April 2026 by Eugenie
United Kingdom

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A fab family experience

The energy of the show is amazing, from the beginning to the end, the dancing was exciting

J Reviewed on 16 April 2026 by Jennifer
United Kingdom

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Heartwarming, nostalgic and real life

This show was great, it was funny and enjoyable but also touched on real issues surrounding migration that affect many Africans in the diaspora. Highly recommend, all should see it!!

S Reviewed on 16 April 2026 by Sarah
United Kingdom

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Super fun with an amazing energy

S Reviewed on 15 April 2026 by Sandra
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Real!

Loved watching! It was representative and the actors and actresses did a great job! Very entertaining, belly laughs and all!

Z Reviewed on 15 April 2026 by Zaynab
United Kingdom

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Like Looking In A Mirror

I work for a black theatre collective non-profit in the Southern United States. We showcase work that centers black stories and storytellers, and this play and playwright are often apart of our conversations. I’m visiting on tour and decided to see JaJa’s for the first time because I haven’t seen it playing anywhere else. It was absolutely stunning, though I was left in complete disarray. I couldn’t stop crying. This show is so relevant today, though set in 2019. Immigration stories and tragedies like these happen every single day and many of us are left feeling powerless, hopeless, and grieved. The sense of community and uncertainty the show left me with were so real. Though I wished for a resolved ending, that is often how these tales go in real life America- Waiting. Questioning. Thank you to the entire cast and creative team for your work and dedication to telling the truth.

J Reviewed on 15 April 2026 by Jada
United States Of America

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Fun watch

B Reviewed on 15 April 2026 by Bisi
United Kingdom

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A Truly Beautiful Watch

The show was amazing and the acting coupled with a great storyline that blended humour with social commentary. Just made for a beautiful, funny as well as insightful watch. As someone who has been exposed to this culture from birth it was even more powerful to see components of my upbringing captured so brilliantly on stage

M Reviewed on 14 April 2026 by Meka
United Kingdom

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A solid 10 out of 10 highly recommended.

L Reviewed on 13 April 2026 by Lersharn
United Kingdom

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Do not miss out!

A funny and enjoyable performance which captivates the audience. Be prepared to laugh and enjoy the well thought-out storyline and script. I would see this performance again and highly recommend to others!

E Reviewed on 12 April 2026 by Elizabeth To
United Kingdom

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A must see...

E Reviewed on 10 April 2026 by Edwina
United Kingdom

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Excellent

A Reviewed on 09 April 2026 by Alan
United Kingdom

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Very entertaining

P Reviewed on 08 April 2026 by Paula-louise
United Kingdom

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An exciting and thrilling must see!

T Reviewed on 07 April 2026 by Toyah
United Kingdom

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Must see, especially those who are 1st gen migrants!!

A Reviewed on 07 April 2026 by Anne-marie
United Kingdom

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Amazing Show!

Acting was amazing, story line amazing, set, props , costumes and lighting all amazing. Laughed so much but also enjoyed the heartfelt stories told. I would of loved it to be maybe 30 minutes longer but apart from that it was perfect!

S Reviewed on 04 April 2026 by Shaqira
United Kingdom

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Moving, hilarious, phenomenal team

Incredibly heartwarming and hilarious show. I couldn’t recommend it enough: set and design was clever and apt, comedic timings on point and all of the actors work incredibly hard. The chemistry between the group is palpable.

G Reviewed on 03 April 2026 by George
United Kingdom

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A nice show

I recommend it to anyone for a quiet Monday or Tuesday night

L Reviewed on 02 April 2026 by Lazaros
United Kingdom

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A nice cute watch! All the ladies and gentlemen did great

Go and watch!

N Reviewed on 02 April 2026 by Nicky
United Kingdom

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Very topical.

Hilariously funny until the disturbing ending. We laughed so much during the show and then held our breathe at the end.

F Reviewed on 30 March 2026 by Frances
United Kingdom

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It was an amazing beautiful show. The actors the accents, the storytelling. I laughed. I almost cried. I would definitely recommend everyone to go and see this

There wasn't one thing that I disliked in this show so it was storytelling was great. The acting was phenomenal. Got to meet the actors after and there was such a beautiful welcoming cast. We got more than I expected from the show but the only thing I would say it's not having the narrative that you can't make it in Africa but apart from that just beautiful. Amazing! Definitely going to go and see it again and again and I think everyone should see it. Take your your kids. Take your mom. Take your aunties to your brothers. Take your uncles. Take the neighbor down the road. Everybody

O Reviewed on 29 March 2026 by Olayinka
United Kingdom