
This production is recommended for ages 12+.
Performance dates
28 January 2025 - 22 February 2025
Run time: 2hrs 30mins (inc. interval)
Includes interval
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A Jazz musical based on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
What does it take for a woman to make it in a man’s world?
Play On! is set in the jazz scene of New York’s Cotton Club. This stylish retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, directed by Talawa’s Artistic Director Michael Buffong (A Kind of People, Royal Court; All My Sons, Talawa and Royal Exchange) fuses the thrilling music of Duke Ellington with street dance choreography.
Prepare to be wowed by this musical spectacular that will have your toes tapping and hands clapping along with the timeless soundtrack.
Play On! is a family friendly musical with themes of romance. The content is appropriate for both adults and children. As the show features loud live music and strobe lighting, we would advise parents to use their discretion in deciding whether or not to bring young children.
Recent Reviews
Vibrant, fast paced, full of so much talent it was an explosion of sight and sound....just wonderful
Great show, fabulous music and dancing
Nice production, awful public who were constantly eating and chatting
A really exciting and delightful take on Shakespeare set in Harlem….superb voices, dancing and music. Fun-filled with a happy ending, offering an escape for a couple of hours.
This show was nothing short of incredible, and easily one of the best plays I’ve ever seen. My friend and I sat in the very last row of the theater and were as engaged and entertained as we would have been if we were sitting the front row. The actors had incredible talent and were able to captivate the audience through their outstanding voices and dance moves. This show was funny, romantic and compelling and I would highly recommend checking it out while you can!
An amazing performance powerful voices and story line was very easy followed.
Back ground music was too loud that couldn't hear the words fully
Great plot - kind of Shakespearean. The singing and dance choreography were amazing. A truly great performance from the cast.
The show was Amazing, a must see ??
Brilliant voices. Classy dancing and music. Good value
Do not miss this incredible show Packed with amazing singers and dancers, this is a joy from start to finish. The music is sublime and this is a feel-good evening that should be prescribed on the NHS! Go see this show.
Excellent tonic to cheer up dark nights great fun production
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