Sunny Afternoon – The Kinks Musical at Milton Keynes Theatre

📍 Location: Milton Keynes Theatre, 500 Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 3NZ
📅 Dates: Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 March 2026 (inclusive)
🕒 Times: Evening performances at 19:30 • Matinees at 14:30 (Wed, Fri & Sat)
🎟️ Tickets: From approx. £15 (plus transaction fee)
🌐 Official Tickets: Available via ATG, the theatre’s official box office

About the Production

Sunny Afternoon is the Olivier Award-winning musical that tells the true story of The Kinks, one of the most influential British bands of the 1960s. Featuring iconic music and lyrics by Ray Davies and a book by Joe Penhall, the show chronicles the band’s rise from working-class roots in Muswell Hill to international stardom.

Celebrated for its authenticity, energy, and emotional depth, Sunny Afternoon captures both the exhilaration and pressures of sudden fame, grounding its rock-and-roll story in family dynamics, creativity, and British identity.

What Audiences Can Expect

Running from 24–28 March 2026, this touring production delivers a full-scale musical theatre experience lasting approximately 2 hours 40 minutes (including interval).

Audiences can expect:

• Live performances of classic hits including You Really Got Me, Lola, Waterloo Sunset, and All Day and All of the Night

• A dynamic ensemble cast recreating the sound, style, and swagger of the 1960s music scene

• A narrative that blends humour, heart, and social context with electrifying live music

Age guidance:

• Recommended 12+ due to strong language

• Children under 5 are not admitted

Why See Sunny Afternoon in Milton Keynes?

• Winner of multiple Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical

• Celebrates one of Britain’s most authoritative and influential rock bands

• Features music written by Ray Davies himself, ensuring authenticity

• Ideal for fans of rock music, British culture, and feel-good musical theatre

• A limited-run opportunity to see a major West End hit on tour

Milton Keynes Theatre offers the perfect venue to enjoy the scale, sound, and atmosphere of this high-energy rock musical.

A Joyful Celebration of British Rock History

Sunny Afternoon is more than a jukebox musical—it’s a vivid portrait of creativity, ambition, and the soundtrack of a generation. Built on award-winning credentials, trusted creative voices, and audience acclaim, this production delivers an exhilarating night of live theatre that resonates long after the final chord.