A HAMPSTEAD THEATRE EUROPEAN PREMIERE

KIMBERLY AKIMBO

BOOK AND LYRICS BY DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE
MUSIC BY JEANINE TESORI
DIRECTED BY MICHAEL LONGHURST

I want an adventure while I still can! And it's gonna be scary and fun and really stupid

Main Stage

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28 Aug - 7 Nov 2026

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Kimberly Levaco is excited to celebrate her upcoming sweet 16 – never mind the fact she looks 74, due to a rare genetic condition prematurely ageing her about four times faster than her friends. Or, she would be excited if her family hadn’t suddenly moved town under suspect circumstances, meaning she’s a little short on friends right now. And whilst her heart may be biologically ahead of its time, it’s starting to beat a little quicker after meeting Seth from the ice rink…

Kim doesn’t have long to explore the world beyond New Jersey, but she’s damn sure she’s going to once she can afford it. With her dysfunctional parents a little tight on cash, her ex-con aunt shows up with a get-rich-quick scam, and Kim’s all in for the adventure – illegal or not. Can Kim, along with Seth and her new show-choir friends, pull off the heist, find first love and have the great adventures they’ve been dreaming of?

David Lindsay-Abaire (Good People, Rabbit Hole) and Jeanine Tesori's (Caroline, or Change, Fun Home) profoundly funny and heartwarming musical was the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. It receives its much-anticipated European premiere in a new production by Michael Longhurst (Caroline, or Change, Between Riverside and Crazy and Gloria). His recent Olivier Award nominated production of Next to Normal transferred from a sold-out run at the Donmar to the West End.


Suggested age guidance 14+

 

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Cast

Artistic team

BOOK AND LYRICS

DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE

MUSIC

JEANINE TESORI

DIRECTOR

MICHAEL LONGHURST

Tickets

Previews

Full Price: £40/£50/£70/£90

Under 30s/Students: £10 

Access ½ price 

Groups: For every 9 tickets get the 10th free 

 

Monday – Saturday 

Full price: £45/£65/£90/£110  

Under 30s/Students: £10 

Access ½ price 

Seniors*: (matinees only): £36/£56/£72/£88

Groups: For every 9 tickets get the 10th free 

*Ages 60+ 

 

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Content Warnings

Thematic: Strong language, sexual references, references to death and dying.

 

Please note that our content warnings evolve as the production does throughout rehearsal and previews, so there may be changes made between booking and attending the theatre. If you would like to speak to a member of our team about specific themes or concerns, please call the Box Office on 020 7722 9301 or email boxoffice@hampsteadtheatre.com