All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing Sunny Afternoon.
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Amazing The show was pure entertainment and amazing - the acting, lights, music and the shear energy of the cast was incredible. A must see if it tours the UK.
S Reviewed on 02 November 2016 by Sheila
United Kingdom
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Brilliant Make sure you got good seats
A Reviewed on 02 November 2016 by Alcwyn
United Kingdom
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Music fantastic with multi talented actors. L Reviewed on 01 November 2016 by Laura
United Kingdom
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Fun, lively and absolutely rocking! Second time seeing the show and was there for the final performance. Amazing music, brilliant performances and totally engrossing.
R Reviewed on 30 October 2016 by Renata
United Kingdom
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Fab! A must see! Music was fab & very loud! Story cleverly acted out. Caught the feeling of the 60's just perfectly.
L Reviewed on 29 October 2016 by Lynn
United Kingdom
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Brilliant show
C Reviewed on 28 October 2016 by Christine
United Kingdom
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Uplifting action, music and song This particularly appealed to me as I grew up with the Kinks music and therefore it was nostalgic but should appeal to anyone who appreciates the talented songs written and then reproduced in a fun way. Could appeal to any age! Very entertaining and positive in a world of madness at times!
C Reviewed on 24 October 2016 by Christine
United Kingdom
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SUPRISED I expected this to be good but exceeded that, brilliant finish with lola
N Reviewed on 23 October 2016 by Neville
United Kingdom
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True to the Kinks The music was enjoyable and true to the Kinks original hits. The story highlighted the exploitation of the early Kinks by their unscrupulous managers and the infighting within the group but it could have been told more concisely, shortening the production by at least half an hour.
C Reviewed on 16 October 2016 by Chris
United Kingdom
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A bit too loud I'm not usually one for moaning about any shows! But the seats upstairs are so uncomfortable I was getting cramp in my leg after a while! For some strange reason I just couldn't get into the show! And out of all the show! I would say the last 20 mins was the best part lol if you like really really loud music then this shows for you
L Reviewed on 15 October 2016 by Lorraine
United Kingdom
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Excellent musicians who capture the Kinks sound. A Reviewed on 13 October 2016 by Andrew
United Kingdom
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The worst ever!!!! There was no music, only loud irritating noise.
H Reviewed on 09 October 2016 by Helen
United States
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Uplifting I sat row N stalls in the middle some of the stage comes out into the stalls at the front you would have to keep turning round
G Reviewed on 06 October 2016 by Grahame
United Kingdom
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You really Got Me Great night and was entertained all the way through. Everyone was up on there feet and the story great.
J Reviewed on 03 October 2016 by James
United Kingdom
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FUN FROM START TO FINISH WE LIKED THE SHOW BECAUSE THE MUSIC AND DANCING WAS SO GOOD. A REAL FEEL GOOD FACTOR. A FUN EVENING. WOULD GO AGAIN.
P Reviewed on 02 October 2016 by Pam
United Kingdom
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Great performance, great music, great musicians and top athmosphere!
A Reviewed on 01 October 2016 by Arve
Norway
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Main actors briliant Disappointed that our seats were changed from front row to the stalls because Royal Circle was closed. Not a very full house. Main leads were excellent, other roles rather weak and not always audible
J Reviewed on 30 September 2016 by Jacqueline
United Kingdom
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Great Fun Highly recommend. Great music!
J Reviewed on 29 September 2016 by Janice
United Kingdom
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Vibrant, colourful, excellent! Sunny Afternoon is an energy filled, vibrant, fun show. Excellent musical talent. All on stage were enjoying performing. I would see this show again and have already recommended it to friends and family.
One bit of advice: mild bad language (comedy timed though), may make this unsuitable for young children.
S Reviewed on 28 September 2016 by Susan E
United Kingdom
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Lively funny sad singalong classics Some sweating so not for under 14 s but very very enjoyable
B Reviewed on 24 September 2016 by Belinda
United Kingdom
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Fun Rock Show Good show, great music. Thin storyline.
R Reviewed on 24 September 2016 by Richard
United Kingdom
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Five Star Fabulous Sunny Afternoon has been and still is one of the best nights out in London.
J Reviewed on 22 September 2016 by Jason
United Kingdom
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Excellent show T Reviewed on 20 September 2016 by Tracey
United Kingdom
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Brilliant time capsule The 60s come alive in this breezy, rocking musical. Don't hesitate. Go!
N Reviewed on 20 September 2016 by Noel
Australia
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Kinks music still rocks This is a very good musical if you live the Kinks. It would be maybe so so if you didn't. I adore the Kinks so was bopping and singing along the whole time. The ending is Fantastic!! Just when you think it is winding down, it totally winds up again!
I think the live music is sometimes too loud for the voices... And the voices are perfect! Casting is spot on! It's like Beautiful but sbout the Kinks... Or American Idiot. If you like that musical formula, you will like this version. Theater is cozy and intimate. We were in the first balcony and missed a bit of the show that goes on in the runway that jets out to audience but it was minor. The cast seems to have a ball and I loved it that they came into the theater and were part of a singalong. Hope the Kinks are getting some royalties! They've obviously been burned!
K Reviewed on 19 September 2016 by Kimberly
United States
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Must see A Reviewed on 17 September 2016 by Alan
United Kingdom
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Awesome This show was fantastic from the word go.
Really good story of The Kinks with their ups and downs.
The band were terrific the sound was brilliant .
G Reviewed on 16 September 2016 by Graeme
United Kingdom
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Kinks exceptional. Being of the age to remember the original it was most pleasing that the Music and the Acting was so good that it was a transport in time.Excellent Well Done.
G Reviewed on 15 September 2016 by Geoffrey
United Kingdom
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Loving The Kinks Music A Reviewed on 15 September 2016 by Amanda
United Kingdom
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Great music of the time. C Reviewed on 12 September 2016 by Charles
United Kingdom
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You really got me! Loved the show, great set,cast and music. Only advice l would give is choose your seats carefully! We were in the Royal circle and our view was very restricted.
J Reviewed on 11 September 2016 by June
United Kingdom
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In one word. Sensational It's a very small but intimate theatre. However that just adds to the fun as you feel part of the show
D Reviewed on 10 September 2016 by Darrell
United Kingdom
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Highly recommended Light story with great music, could be a little loud for some in the front of the stalls but we loved it.
G Reviewed on 09 September 2016 by Gina
New Zealand
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Amazing Feel good for those who grew up in the 60's
D Reviewed on 09 September 2016 by Diane
United Kingdom
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A great rock show of 60's music Sunny Afternoon had us rocking in our seats. Anyone who grew up in the 60's with The Beatles, Rolling Stones and The Who would enjoy this fun musical about the Kinks. I had forgotten how great the music written by Ray & Dave Davies of the Kinks was during the 60's. I could sit through it all over again. The acting was convincing an I felt that I was watching the lives of the Kinks unfold in front of me. I had seats in the stalls in this quaint little theatre and the actors often came off the stage performing in front of you. Anyone who likes rock music should see this musical.
D Reviewed on 08 September 2016 by David
United Kingdom
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Great story of the I Reviewed on 05 September 2016 by Ian
United Kingdom
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Creative feel good must see Fun must see feel good factor
M Reviewed on 05 September 2016 by Michael
United Kingdom
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Daipoole Great little show all the best songs with biography rekindled my love for their music when I heard it in the sixties.
D Reviewed on 04 September 2016 by David
United Kingdom
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Great sound Good story great sound finishes strong.
D Reviewed on 04 September 2016 by Dominic
United Kingdom
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Lynn & Gregs Weekend in Laaanndan R Reviewed on 29 August 2016 by Robert
United Kingdom
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Brilliant took us back to the 60s R Reviewed on 27 August 2016 by Robert
United Kingdom
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Fabulous night out Excellent performance. Storyline good music and singing brilliant.
G Reviewed on 27 August 2016 by Ged
United Kingdom
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Great Show If you like the KInks, or even if they aren't your cup of tea, this is an engaging, lively, musically wondeful night of theater. Great actors and musicians
R Reviewed on 26 August 2016 by Robert
United States
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Loud and good fun, informative Liked it as was of their era and lived in Muswell Hill but even so it is a fascinating story and family story.
B Reviewed on 25 August 2016 by Barbara
Australia
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A must see for every The Kinks fan Absolutely thrilling! Fantastic show with music that we love. Great story telling through contest of the songs.
J Reviewed on 19 August 2016 by Joanna
United Kingdom
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Very Loud We thought the show was excellent once our ears had recovered from the onslaught of noise from the music. The performers were all very good and we enjoyed the experience.
J Reviewed on 18 August 2016 by Jackie
United Kingdom
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Enjoyed it. Excellent acting and singing
D Reviewed on 14 August 2016 by Danielle
United Kingdom
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Great music and acting in a small theatre setting
K Reviewed on 10 August 2016 by Kevin
United Kingdom
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May be R Reviewed on 09 August 2016 by Robert
Australia
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Sunny Afternoon, What a Great Show What can I say, watched Sunny afternoon at the weekend and it was fantastic. A real feel good show, the music and acting was brilliant. Defo go see it!
P Reviewed on 08 August 2016 by Paul
United Kingdom
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Exceeded expectations great birthday treat S Reviewed on 06 August 2016 by Sophie
United Kingdom
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Memories re-lived We were sat up near the top of the balcony( very top) - if you don't like heights it's definitely the seating area to avoid. The seats were very close so you ended up with knee pain !
A Reviewed on 01 August 2016 by Anne
United Kingdom
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Must see show The story was well written and the music and acting was excellent. Listening to the singing you could easily
y believe that it was the original Kinks. The story was good in that it showed the emotional roller coaster that young pop and rock stars go through when they find instant fame.
I would advise other visitors not to book seats in the top balcony unless they have a very good head for heights as the balcony wall is quite low and is very close to the front seats. We saw several people have to move further back as they felt very uncomfortable being so close to the edge.
L Reviewed on 25 July 2016 by Lesley
United Kingdom
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Good but very loud at times. The show was excellent but I thought the sound levels exceeded safe levels at times. As a hearing impaired person, I am only too aware of this. I had to remove my hearing aids.
E Reviewed on 23 July 2016 by Eric
United Kingdom
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Great show about the music of the 60s I'm from the US so I did loose a little in cultural references, but I still enjoyed the show. If you're from the US of don';t now the Kinks, I'd suggest reading about them before the show, so you have the background.
R Reviewed on 17 July 2016 by Rosemary
United States
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A must see to anyone who likes music. R Reviewed on 05 July 2016 by Richard
United States
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Lacklustre Matinee Performance This was a matinee performance and it looked like it was regarded as such, with the actors having last night's performance still in their legs. It made the story become disjointed and ragged overall. The audience too were not spontaneous with their participation and applauses, which is always an indicator of something awry.
P Reviewed on 27 June 2016 by Philip
United Kingdom
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A must see excellent Loved it high energy. Would guide away from families due odd bit of bad language.
I Reviewed on 26 June 2016 by Ian
United Kingdom
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Must see A Reviewed on 25 June 2016 by Angela
United Kingdom
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SUNNY AFTERNOON not many on my 5 day stay Great band, story was true to history of Kinks, a little less politics on band issues and a lot more music. But, overall very enjoyable. Money well spent
P Reviewed on 19 June 2016 by Peter
Australia
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A fantastic 60s show A Reviewed on 18 June 2016 by Anthony
United Kingdom
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A bohemian portrait of a great band! E Reviewed on 31 May 2016 by Eduard
United Kingdom
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Nice way to spend a cloudy afternoon V Reviewed on 26 May 2016 by Valerie
Canada
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Kinda Kinky. A great show! A must for anyone who remembers the sixties. Great music! Great cast! Great fun!
R Reviewed on 25 May 2016 by Rod
Australia
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A brilliant show. Excellent afternoons entertainment.
K Reviewed on 23 May 2016 by Keith
United Kingdom
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awesome joyful night out if you love the kinks you will love this show
if you love a good night out full of positive and creative vibes you will enjoy this show we went with my 2teenage sons and we all left buzzing, on the tube home the conversation flowed from historical london to live music etc
L Reviewed on 20 May 2016 by Louis
United Kingdom
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Sunny Afternoon on a Wet Wednesday in London Sunny Afternoon shook off our wet Wednesday Blues, with music and a story line that unfolded the story of the Kinks. The family background was touching, the brothers mateship moving and the cast all giving wonderful performances. Having said that, young Dave played by Oliver was one of the best performances I have ever seen. Charisma and energy leaping off the stage, with his every move.Our jet lag, having arrived from Australia was shook off with the loud fabulous songs, especially with the plus ten, plus ten, plus ten !!
P Reviewed on 20 May 2016 by Paul
Australia
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A great show from start to finish.
J Reviewed on 15 May 2016 by Jayne
United Kingdom
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You need to know the Kinks music to relate it to the show The only show that when I left I wanted to go back in and watch it again Excellent
P Reviewed on 09 May 2016 by Pamela
Italy
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A Definite Sunny Afternoon We did not know what to expect, we literally selected Sunny afternoon the evening before. It was funny, loud, at times sad but very watch-able and very enjoyable.
C Reviewed on 08 May 2016 by Clive
United Kingdom
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Great music and escapism J Reviewed on 01 May 2016 by Jacqueline
United Kingdom
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Great performances, music and tribute I not only enjoyed the performance, I gained a new appreciation for the contribution made by the Kinks - fabulous evening. The singing, dancing, acting and story were all fantastic.
P Reviewed on 01 May 2016 by Paul
United Kingdom
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Atmospheric and entertaining An excellent show very entertaining and ongoing from start to finish.The story of the Kinks was performed with a great feel of that era.The acting and singing was very good and the costumes couldn't have been better.There was some swearing but we didn't find this offensive.A show well worth seeing especially if you enjoyed the kinks music.We also had our seats upgraded from the balcony to the stalls which was an unexpected bonus.
D Reviewed on 29 April 2016 by Dawn
United Kingdom
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Brilliant, Must see show. The show was amazing, storyline about the kinks was really good, the singing was exceptional.
P Reviewed on 28 April 2016 by Paul
United Kingdom
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Energetic and interactive R Reviewed on 26 April 2016 by Rosemary
United Kingdom
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Good music and story. Great for Kinks fans. A Reviewed on 24 April 2016 by Alexander Iain
United Kingdom
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Fantastic show.. Great show...multi talented actors and musicians gave a wonderful performance, great costume changes and scene changes kept this moving at a fast pace moving through the ages. Well done to all involved..some language not suitable for youngsters...we had a blast singing along
E Reviewed on 21 April 2016 by Eduardo
Bermuda
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lively Great vibe -- lots of energy!
R Reviewed on 17 April 2016 by Rose Marie
United States
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Great Show K Reviewed on 15 April 2016 by Kay
United Kingdom
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Great music The show obviously contains great music, but it's just a bit too long. Could do with less dialogue and more of the music of the Kinks.
M Reviewed on 09 April 2016 by Mary
United Kingdom
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Great show Loved it got better in second half
Actors playing the band superb
One of manages had weaker voice
Acapello superb
R Reviewed on 01 April 2016 by Rosamund
United Kingdom
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Great music! This show felt more like a rock show than a contrived musical. It was a lot of fun!
D Reviewed on 30 March 2016 by Doug
United States
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takes you right into the swinging 60's Very good performance , singing outstanding
K Reviewed on 29 March 2016 by Kyle
United Kingdom
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un sunny afternoon acting sub standard lighting poor story unconvincing presentation poor, probably the worst west end show ive witnessed in years
P Reviewed on 21 March 2016 by Pat
United Kingdom
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amazing music the acting, set,, costumes and music were brilliant, some songs were cut a bit short, would have liked more. Lola as the finale was awesome, everyone stood up and sang along, left you wanting an encore.
S Reviewed on 15 March 2016 by Stephen
United Kingdom
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Rubbish Very amateur no story terrible acting terrible seats a complete waste of money
B Reviewed on 12 March 2016 by Beverley
United Kingdom
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Good show if you can see it! I went to this show as I have been a Kinks Fan for fifty years, and I suspect this applies to most of the audience. Some of the music is very loud, the storyline modest. Against that the show is lively, well-presented, the young cast are impressive and if you are into 60's music it is well worth a visit.
The average age of the audienc eseemed surprisingly high!
A Reviewed on 12 March 2016 by Arthur
United Kingdom
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Well worth seeing! Try to get seats on the lower levels because the view is restricted on the balcony.
S Reviewed on 07 March 2016 by Samuel
United Kingdom
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Patio ate, exciting M Reviewed on 04 March 2016 by Meir
Israel
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Brilliant for lovers of the Kinks. Even those not familiar with their backstory will enjoy the energetic and clearly acted performances, the clothes and lively music!
P Reviewed on 28 February 2016 by Paul
United Kingdom
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Fantastic show Amazing music if you love the 60s. Very loud, we had a great night.
A Reviewed on 26 February 2016 by Alan
United Kingdom
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Really enjoyed the show have played all my Kinks records sine xx Humour although touching at time and great music
K Reviewed on 24 February 2016 by Karen
United Kingdom
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Amazing, never a dull moment. Just let yourself go and join in the fun.
K Reviewed on 24 February 2016 by Kenneth
United Kingdom
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Awesome Brilliant show, great storyline, highly entertaining acting, great music and top drawer singing, highly authentic
S Reviewed on 21 February 2016 by Stuart
United Kingdom
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Brilliantly performed D Reviewed on 21 February 2016 by David
France
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Sing a long My husband and I loved this show, the acting was great, the singing excellent and it was good to learn about the story of the Kinks. We came out with a smile on our face, definitely a feel good factor!
M Reviewed on 20 February 2016 by Mary
United Kingdom
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Awesome Great show its a must too see.
M Reviewed on 19 February 2016 by Michael
United Kingdom
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Fantastic K Reviewed on 18 February 2016 by Katie
United Kingdom
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Excellent Show! M Reviewed on 18 February 2016 by Melanie
United Kingdom
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A must see show Always liked the Kinks music, when we came across this show we decided to see it. A really good production great music and story line very entertaining. First time to this theatre quit compact but confatable, good bars and facilities
M Reviewed on 15 February 2016 by Michael
United Kingdom
I was apprehensive before seeing this musical about one of my favourite bands. Knowing that West End productions have a tendency to glamorise real stories I was worried the gritty spirit of The Kinks would be lost. I am happy to report that I was wrong - this is the best musical I have ever seen!
The Olivier Award-winning production of Sunny Afternoon, currently playing to packed houses at the Harold Pinter Theatre in the heart of London’s West End has announced the new cast members due to take over from 5 October 2015.
The multi award-winning production of Sunny Afternoon has extended its run at the Harold Pinter Theatre through to April 2016. 
