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School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls is bringing its own Burn Book to the West End!

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This production is recommended for ages 12+

Running until 15 July 2023

Run time 1 hour 20 minutes

Includes interval

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Tickets for School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play are available now! 

With gossip galore and a storyline that’ll have you hooked from the onset, the highly-anticipated School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play is bringing its own burn book to the West End. Step into the world of Paulina and her clique as the fight for the Miss Ghana title ensues! Book your tickets today and join the drama at the Lyric Hammersmith, London!

About School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play

The heart-warming and hilarious comedy School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play explores the universally shared challenges faced by teenage girls across the globe. Journey back in time to 1986, to the prestigious Aburi Girls Boarding School in Ghana, where Queen Bee Paulina and her clique eagerly await the arrival of a Miss Ghana pageant recruiter. 

But when a new, stunning and undeniably talented transfer student named Ericka starts school, the status quo and the title of Miss Ghana become more and more elusive. As power dynamics shift and secrets are revealed, the stakes raise, leaving everyone wondering - who will come out on top, and more importantly..at what cost? 

The cast and creatives of School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play

The UK premiere of School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play boasts an impressive cast of gifted actors. The role of Queen Bee Paulina will be played by Tara Tijani, who is joined by Anna Shaffer, Alison A Addo, Heather Agyepong, Bola Akeju, Deborah Alli, Fracesca Amewudah-Rivers and Jadesola Odunjo. The production is written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Monique Touko, with set design by Paul Wills, costume design by Kinnetia Isidore, lighting design by Matt Haskins, sound design by Tony Gayle and music by Shiloh Coke.

School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play tickets are available now!

Who will take the crown and who will fall from the top of the social ladder? This must-see production promises to be a hit with audiences of all ages! Book your tickets today!

Age restriction

This production is recommended for ages 12+

Running time

1 hour 20 minutes

Performance dates

9 June 2023 - 15 July 2023

Access

AUDIO DESCRIBED: 27 June 2023, 7:30pm. BSL: 4 July 2023, 7:30pm. CAPTIONED: 7 July 2023, 7:30pm. CHILLED ENVIRONMENT: 28 Jun 2023, 2:30pm.

Venue Information

Lyric Hammersmith
Lyric Square, King StLondonW6 0QL