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An uplifting, witty play about community and female friendship from a brilliant American playwright.
4.9 30 reviews from 30 verified reviews- Booking until: Saturday, 25 April 2026
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
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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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- Booking until:
Saturday, 25 April 2026
- Running time:
1hr 30min. No interval.
- Age restrictions
Ages 14+.
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- Recommended for:
- Anyone (93%)
- Families (93%)
- Teenagers (97%)
- Couples (97%)
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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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A fab family experienceThe 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 lifeThis 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 energyS 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 MirrorI 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 watchB Reviewed on 15 April 2026 by Bisi
United Kingdom
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A Truly Beautiful WatchThe 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 entertainingP 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 teamIncredibly 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 showI 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 greatGo 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 thisThere 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
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