Play On! Tickets
About Play On!
A new Jazz musical based on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
What does it take for a woman to make it in a man’s world?
Meet Vy, a talented songwriter looking to make it big in the 1940’s Harlem scene. She quickly learns from her uncle Jester that women will never be taken seriously in a man’s world. But, like many a strong hero, she refuses to accept defeat. Through her gender fluid cunning, she meets club owner The Duke and sensational nightclub singer Lady Liv and is swept up in a syncopated symphony of melodies, mistaken identities and romance. Who will come out on top?
Play On! is set in the jazz scene of New York’s Cotton Club. This stylish retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, directed by Talawa’s Artistic Director Michael Buffong (A Kind of People, Royal Court; All My Sons, Talawa and Royal Exchange) fuses the thrilling music of Duke Ellington with street dance choreography.
Prepare to be wowed by this musical spectacular that will have your toes tapping and hands clapping along with the timeless soundtrack.
Accessible Performances:
Chilled Environment: Wednesday 12 February, 2.30pm
Open Captioned: Thursday 13 February, 7.30pm
Audio-Described: Saturday 15 February, 2.30pm
BSL Interpreted: Monday 17 February, 7.30pm
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
Venue
Categories
Musicals, Boxing Day, Off West End
Age
Ages 12+.
Start date
28th January, 2025
End date
22nd February, 2025
Venue
Lyric Hammersmith
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: West Brompton
Bus numbers: 190, 266, 267, 391, H91
Night bus numbers: N9, N11
Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Friday | - | - |
| Saturday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | - | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Play On! about?
A new Jazz musical based on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” What does it take for a woman to make it in a man’s world? Meet Vy, a talented songwriter looking to make it big in the 1940’s Harlem scene. She quickly learns from her uncle Jester that women will never be taken seriously in a man’s world. But, like many a strong hero, she refuses to accept defeat.
What is the length of Play On!?
Play On! is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
Where is Play On!?
Lyric Hammersmith.
What's the price for Play On! tickets?
The price for tickets to Play On! starts at £13.
How old do children need to be to see Play On!?
Ages 12+.
How do you buy tickets for Play On!?
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