NEWS - SUNNY AFTERNOON UK TOUR – FULL CAST ANNOUNCED

Full Casting Revealed for the Multi-Olivier Award Winning Musical Sunny Afternoon UK Tour 2025/2026

Exciting news for theatre fans and Kinks enthusiasts alike: Sonia Friedman Productions and ATG Productions have revealed the full cast for the 2025/2026 UK tour of the Olivier Award-winning musical Sunny Afternoon, which opens at the Manchester Palace Theatre on 11 October 2025.

Cast Highlights

As previously announced, Danny Horn reprises his role as Ray Davies, joined by Oliver Hoare as Dave Davies, Harry Curley as Peter Quaife, and Zakarie Stokes as Mick Avory, forming the legendary band The Kinks.

Returning from the original Hampstead Theatre and West End productions are Ben Caplan as Eddie Kassner and Tam Williams as Grenville Collins. From the original UK tour, Victoria Anderson returns as Gwen, alongside Deryn Edwards as Mrs. Davies, Joseph Richardson as Robert Wace, Lisa Wright as Rasa, and James Hudson.

The ensemble is completed by Alicia Ally, Morgan Burgess, James Chisholm, Phil Corbitt, Alasdair Craig, Dominic Gee-Burch, Kristian Jacobs, Robin Johnson, Sorrel Jordan, Jada Langley, Timothy Roberts, Georgiana Wainwright-Jones, and Emily Whitby-Samways.

Left to right Danny Horn as Ray Davies, Oliver Hoare as Ray's brother Dave, Harry Curley as bass player Peter Quaife and newcomer Zakarie Stokes as drummer Mick Avory in Sunny Afternoon

Producer Sonia Friedman said:

"From the very first workshop we produced, when I heard that incredible music played live in the room, I knew I had to produce this show. The songs don’t just get under your skin – they live in your veins, they stay with you forever. Sunny Afternoon became one of the most unforgettable theatre experiences of my life. I’ve missed this show, so I’m beyond thrilled that it’s back on the road, giving new generations the chance to experience – or relive – the sheer joy, energy and heart of Sunny Afternoon."

Ray Davies added:

"We’ve assembled a fantastic company to retell our story and look forward to seeing them breathe new life into the production on tour. I hope Sunny Afternoon will be a much-needed tonic for people."

About Sunny Afternoon

Sunny Afternoon celebrates The Kinks’ rise to 1960s stardom, charting their explosive start in the British Beat movement and their journey through concept albums, stadium rock, and acoustic ballads. Audiences can enjoy timeless hits including You Really Got Me, Lola, Waterloo Sunset, and Sunny Afternoon.

Set in Britain on the cusp of the rebellious 1960s, the musical is a moving and exhilarating tribute to the music, life, and legacy of one of the UK’s most iconic rock bands.

The show won four Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music for Ray Davies. Music and lyrics are by Ray Davies, with a book by Joe Penhall.

UK Tour Dates & Venues

The tour launches at Manchester Palace Theatre (11–18 October 2025), and continues to:

• Sunderland Empire (4–8 November 2025)

• York Grand Opera House (11–15 November 2025)

• Leeds Grand Theatre (24–28 February 2026)

• Stockton Globe (14–18 April 2026)

• Blackpool Grand (28 April–2 May 2026)

• Liverpool Empire (19–23 May 2026)

  
  

Additional stops include Birmingham, Glasgow, Woking, Wimbledon, Swansea, Brighton, London, Canterbury, Oxford, Nottingham, Malvern, Torquay, Milton Keynes, Richmond, Stoke-on-Trent, Leicester, Edinburgh, Inverness, and Cardiff.

The production is directed by Edward Hall, with design by Miriam Buether, choreography by Adam Cooper, lighting by Rick Fisher, sound design by Matt McKenzie, and musical & vocal arrangements by Ray Davies and Elliott Ware based on original Kinks recordings.

Tickets are available now. For more information and bookings, visit the official Sunny Afternoon UK Tour page.