The Kinks musical SUNNY AFTERNOON has extended its run

Sunny Afternoon, the critically acclaimed new musical which tells the story of the early life of Ray Davies and the rise to stardom of The Kinks, has extended its run until 31 January 2015. The show begins previews at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 4 October 2014.

"I've never heard a Kinks song that I didn't like. […] From their noisy and brash beginnings, the Kinks have come to stand for some of the most enduring and heart-clutching pop of all time.  They are in the gut of every British songwriter who followed them and are indisputably a cornerstone of everything pop and rock.  I love 'em.  The world loves 'em"

David Bowie, September 2014

Following a sold-out run at Hampstead Theatre, this world premiere production, with music and lyrics by Ray Davies, new book by Joe Penhall, original story by Ray Davies, direction by Edward Hall, design by Miriam Buether and choreography by Adam Cooper, will open on 28 October. Lighting is by Rick Fisher, sound by Matt McKenzie and the Musical Supervisor and Musical Director is Elliott Ware.

Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre

Hampstead Theatre's Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre in October, following a successful month-long run at the Swiss Cottage venue earlier this year.

The show, which is based on Kinks frontman Ray Davies' early years, features music and lyrics from Davies and "explores the euphoric highs and agonising lows of one of Britain's most iconic bands and the irresistible music that influenced generations".

It has a book by playwright Joe Penhall, and includes classic songs such as "Lola", "Waterloo Sunset" and "You Really Got Me".

The principal cast members including John Dalgleish and George Maguire will transfer with the show, which starts previews on 4 October and opens on 28 October.