Lyric Hammersmith announces casting for UK premiere of SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre have announced casting for the UK première of critically acclaimed smash hit comedy School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh, which plays at the venue from 8 June-15 July.

The winner of the 2022 Stage Debut Award for Best Director, Monique Touko, directs Heather Agyepong (The Power, Amazon Prime), Bola Akeju (Ted Lasso, Apple TV), Deborah Alli (Undercover, BBC), Francesca Amewudah-Rivers (Bad Education, BBC), Jadesola Odunjo (You, Netflix) and Tara Tijani (Death in Paradise, BBC), with additional casting to be announced.

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.

The production feature set design by Paul Wills, with costumes by Kinnetia Isidore, lighting by Matt Haskins, sound by Tony Gayle, movement by Aline David, and casting by Julia Horan CDG.

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