Schools Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

Written by Jocelyn Bioh. Directed by Monique Touko.

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EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND - MUST END 22 JULY!

1986. 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.

Don’t miss the UK premiere of this critically-acclaimed smash-hit show. Book early for the best seats at best prices.

This production is produced in association with Mark Gordon Pictures and Francesca Moody Productions.

Date

08 Jun - 22 Jul 2023

Tickets

From £10

Running time

80 min

Age guidance

12+

Content Warnings

This performance will feature haze and may include strobe like lighting effects. Please note, warnings will be updated regularly to reflect any technical features added to the production during the rehearsal period. This production may contain themes or references that some audience members find upsetting and/or unsettling. To learn more about the content and themes the production explores, click here.

For all our productions, we offer one complimentary carer/companion seat for every full price access ticket booked.

You can book by calling our box office on 020 8741 6850, via email access@lyric.co.uk or you can pop into the theatre in person.

School Performances
£15 per student + 1 free teacher ticket for every 10 students (subject to availability). Mon – Wed evening performances only. To book email schools@lyric.co.uk

Group Offer
£5 off tickets for groups of 8+: for Price Bands B + C only, subject to availability. To book email tickets@lyric.co.uk or call 020 8741 6850.

Under 16s
£30 for Price Band B and £20 for Price Band C for main run performances only. £10 tickets are available during preview performances.

Young Lyric tickets
All Young Lyric Members can access 2 x £5 tickets, subject to availability

Idris Elba boards UK Production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play as Associate Producer

Read the full exclusive announcement on Variety here.

This show really feels like a catalyst for conversation. It’s laugh-out-loud funny…and a celebration of Black joy

Read Heather Agyepong’s interview for London Theatre here.

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play is really powerful, important, and will resonate with so many different people.

Listen to Anna Shaffer and Tara Tijani perform a short excerpt from the play on BBC Focus Africa Radio here.