Cast announced for UK premiere of Kimberly Akimbo at Hampstead Theatre
Maria Friedman, Alice Fearn, Gilli Jones and Peter Hannah.
Hampstead Theatre has revealed who will be joining Maria Friedman in Michael Longhurst’s new production of the Tony Award-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo, kicking off performances in August.
David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori’s production will star Alice Fearn (Dear Evan Hansen, UK Tour) as Debra, Peter Hannah (Waitress, Adelphi Theatre) as Buddy Levaco, Gilli Jones (Brigadoon, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre) as Seth Weetis and Niamh Perry (Love Never Dies, Adelphi Theatre) as Pattie Levaco. They will be joined by Sara Hajizadeh as Teresa Benton and Ronav Jain as Aaron Puckett, who are both making their professional stage debuts, Robin Simões da Silva (Spring Awakening, Hope Mill Theatre) as Martin Doaty and Aviva Tulley (Les Misérables, West End) as Delia McDaniels.
Director Michael Longhurst said: “I am thrilled to have cast such amazing talent to join the legend that is Maria Freidman to play her dysfunctional family and lovestruck classmates in Kimberly Akimbo. I can’t wait to get under the skin of David’s hilarious script and Jeanine’s incredible music with them all.”
The creatives joining director Michael Longhurst are designer Soutra Gilmour, musical supervisor Nigel Lilley, choreographer Matt Cole, lighting designer Jack Knowles and sound designer Matt Peploe. Casting is by Anna Cooper CDG.
A profoundly funny and heartwarming musical, Kimberly Akimbo won five Tony Awards in 2023 including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. The show follows 16-year old Kimberly Levaco whose rare genetic condition causes her to age four times faster than normal. As she navigates family chaos, first love and the growing pressures of adolescence, Kimberly is determined to find joy, connection and adventure while knowing time is not on her side.
Kimberly Akimbo will play at Hampstead Theatre from 28 August to 7 November 2026. Tickets for Kimberly Akimbo are on sale now at hampsteadtheatre.com
