Sonia Friedman Productions and ATG Productions have revealed the full cast for the 2025/2026 UK tour of the multi Olivier Award-winning musical Sunny Afternoon, which opens at the Manchester Palace Theatre on 11 October 2025.
As previously announced, Danny Horn will reprise 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.
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. Paired with such honest, powerful storytelling, Sunny Afternoon became one of the most unforgettable theatre experiences of my life. To see it go on to win multiple Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical, was simply extraordinary – but what really matters to me is that the spirit of The Kinks’ music and their story still connects so deeply with audiences today. 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. Huge congratulations to the brilliant company keeping its spirit alive.”
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.”
Sunny Afternoon celebrates the raw energy, passion and timeless sound of The Kinks, charting their rise through a catalogue of hits including “You Really Got Me,” “Lola,” and “All Day and All of the Night.”
The musical won four Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music for Ray Davies.
Set in Britain on the cusp of the rebellious ’60s, Sunny Afternoon is a moving and exhilarating tribute to the music and legacy of one of the UK’s most iconic bands.
Following its acclaimed run at Hampstead Theatre, Sunny Afternoon transferred to the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End, where it ran for two years before embarking on a sell-out UK and Ireland tour in 2016/17.
The production features music and lyrics by Ray Davies, a book by Joe Penhall, and direction by Edward Hall. Design is by Miriam Buether, with choreography by Adam Cooper, lighting by Rick Fisher, sound by Matt McKenzie, and musical supervision by Elliott Ware. Musical and vocal adaptations are by Ray Davies and Elliott Ware. Casting is by Natalie Gallacher CDG for Pippa Ailion & Natalie Gallacher Casting.
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