Lyric Hammersmith Theatre release first look rehearsal images for the UK première of critically acclaimed smash hit comedy School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh one of America’s most exciting writers.
The winner of the 2022 Stage Debut Award for Best Director, Monique Touko, directs Alison A Addo (The Lion King – Lyceum Theatre), Heather Agyepong (The Power – Amazon Prime), Bola Akeju (Ted Lasso – Apple TV), Deborah Alli (Undercover – BBC), Francesca Amewudah-Rivers (Bad Education – BBC), Jadesola Odunjo (You – Netflix), Anna Shaffer (The Witcher – Netflix) and Tara Tijani (Death in Paradise – BBC), with additional casting to be announced.
Following 60 productions across the USA, the UK première opens at the Lyric on 14 June, with previews from 8 June, and runs until 15 July.