Sunny Afternoon

Sunny Afternoon

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Palace Theatre Manchester
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Sat 11 Oct - Sat 18 Oct 2025
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Following two phenomenal years in London’s West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the “indisputably terrific” (The Times) Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical – Sunny Afternoon – is back!
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Palace Theatre Manchester

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Sat 11 Oct - Sat 18 Oct 2025
97 Oxford St, Manchester, M1 6FT, UK
2 hours 40 minutes incl. interval
Mon - Sat at 19:30
Thu and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 12+ due to strong language. Children under 5 years and babies in arms will strictly not be admitted.
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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Sunny Afternoon is a story of friendship, fame and rock history, set to a soundtrack of era-defining songs that brings the sound of the 60s roaring back to life. Experience the electrifying true story behind The Kinks, the band that changed rock music forever, with a back catalogue of unforgettable hits including “You Really Got Me,” “Lola,” and “All Day and All of the Night.”

Sunny Afternoon

Stepping into the band's legendary shoes are Danny Horn (Ray Davies), Oliver Hoare (Dave Davies), Harry Curley (Peter Quaife), and Zakarie Stokes (Mick Avory) — capturing the spirit, sound, and swagger of one of the most influential bands of the British Invasion.

With music and lyrics by the legendary Ray Davies, a book by Joe Penhall, original story by Ray Davies and direction by Edward Hall, Sunny Afternoon is a thrilling celebration of rock ‘n’ roll, rebellion, and the anthems that still move us today.

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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

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Palace Theatre Manchester

97 Oxford St, Manchester, M1 6FT, UK
Oxford Road
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times Please be aware this is a cashless venue and will only accept card payments at retail points.
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Private Hospitality - Spaces available to hire
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)

The Palace Theatre of Varieties opened on Whit Monday 1891 and cost its owners the then colossal sum of £40,500. In the late 1970’s the Palace Theatre underwent a major refurbishment and re-opened in 1981 with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar and has since then retained its position as the premier provincial touring venue.

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Palace Theatre Manchester

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Sat 11 Oct - Sat 18 Oct 2025
97 Oxford St, Manchester, M1 6FT, UK
2 hours 40 minutes incl. interval
Mon - Sat at 19:30
Thu and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 12+ due to strong language. Children under 5 years and babies in arms will strictly not be admitted.
For group bookings of 10 or more:
Read more about our resale options
Join ATG+, the UK's best live entertainment membership to enjoy these benefits and much more across 35+ venues:
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