SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY has announced it is extending for an additional week at The Lyric Hammersmith.
School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play. Photo by Manuel Harlan
Jocelyn Bioh's SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE MEAN GIRLS PLAY is extending its UK premiere at The Lyric Hammersmith by a week and you won't want to miss it! It's now playing through to 22 July.
This production originally opened at MMC Theater to critical acclaim and had over 60 productions across the US before coming to the UK.
What is SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE MEAN GIRLS PLAY about?
Set in 1986 at Ghana's prestigious Aburi Girls Boarding School.
Queen Bee Paulina and her crew excitedly await the arrival of the Miss Ghana pageant recruiter. It’s clear that Paulina is in top position to take the title until her place is threatened by Ericka – a beautiful and talented new transfer student. As the friendship group’s status quo is upended, who will be chosen for Miss Ghana and at what cost?
Bursting with hilarity and joy, this award-winning comedy explores the universal similarities (and glaring differences) facing teenage girls around the world.
The cast of SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE MEAN GIRLS PLAY.
The cast includes;
- Alison A Addo (The Lion King)
- Heather Agyepong (The Power)
- Bola Ajeju (Ted Lasso)
- Deborah Alli (Undercover)
- Francesca Amewudah-Rivers (Bad Education)
- Jadesola Odunjo (You)
- Anna Shaffer (The Witcher)
- Tara Tijani (Death in Paradise)
What do the reviewers say about SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE MEAN GIRLS PLAY?
★★★★★ "The funniest thing on stage this Summer" - The Independent
★★★★ "Black girl joy in abundance" - London Theatre Reviews
★★★★ "Bitingly funny" - The Guardian
Book your SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE MEAN GIRLS PLAY tickets now
Playing until 22 July at The Lyric Hammersmith. Enjoy adding this joyful production to your summer plans.
