The Kinks to play in Blackpool one more Grand time...

Get ready to rock out All Day and All of The Night to the raw energy, passion and timeless sound of The Kinks as the cast is announced for the multi-award-winning hit musical SUNNY AFTERNOON at Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 28 April to Saturday 2 May 2026.

The multi Olivier Award-winning hit musical Sunny Afternoon is set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp of the rebellious '60s and is an exhilarating celebration of the music, the life and the band that changed it all.

Danny Horn will play the introspective genius Ray Davies, Oliver Hoare will take on the role of his fiery and flamboyant brother Dave Davies, Harry Curley will play the steady bassist Peter Quaife and Zakarie Stokes will be keeping the beat alive as drummer Mick Avory, as all four bring the unmistakable 1960s swagger of The Kinks to life in this smash hit musical. Additional casting to be revealed.

The Kinks are recognised as one of the most important and influential British rock groups of all time. They were formed in Muswell Hill, North London, in 1964 by brothers Ray and Dave Davies alongside Pete Quaife and Mick Avory. From their explosive beginnings as part of the British Beat movement to forays into concept albums, stadium rock and acoustic balladeering; The Kinks have left a powerful legacy of classic songs from Waterloo Sunset to Days, many of which form the building blocks of popular music as we know it today. In 1990, all four original members were inducted into the prestigious American Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005.

Danny Horn returns to play The Kinks’ lead singer/songwriter and guitarist Ray Davies having starred in the role for over a year in the West End. He most recently reprised the role in the North American premiere at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Other theatre credits include The Bah Humbug Club, We’ll Dance on the Ash of The Apocalypse, Reclaim the Night, The Dead Dogs and The Revenger's Tragedy. TV and film credits include The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society, Riot Women, Doctors, Hetty Feather, Doctor Who, Emmerdale and Vera.

Oliver Hoare also returns to play lead guitarist Dave Davies having starred in the part in the West End and the North American premiere. Other theatre credits include Anthony and Cleopatra, Dance to the Bone, A Christmas Carol, The Lion the Witch and The Wardrobe, Romeo and Juliet and The Jungle Book. His TV and film credits include The Sixth Commandment, Casualty, Game Face and People Just Do Nothing. Music and composition credits include Sink, Wrong Turn 5 and Thanks for the Memories. Oliver has released three EPs with his band Oliver Hoare & The Late Great, performing at festivals including Latitude and Henley Festival.

Harry Curley can currently be seen in Sing Street at the Lyric Hammersmith. His other credits include Cinderella, Oh! What a Lovely War, Once, Summer in the City and Caligari.

Zakarie Stokes makes his professional debut in Sunny Afternoon. Whilst training at the Guildford School of Acting his credits included Our Town, Alice by Heart and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Ray Davies said of the casting announcement: “I’m pleased that Danny and Oliver are rejoining Sunny Afternoon after their brilliant run in Chicago and look forward to Harry and Zakarie joining the band. Well done to everyone involved in making this wonderful Sunny Afternoon musical.”

This award-winning stage spectacular charts the euphoric highs and agonising lows of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, telling their sensational story through an incredible back catalogue of chart-toppers, including You Really Got Me, Lola, Waterloo Sunset and All Day and All of the Night.

Following a sell-out run at Hampstead Theatre, Sunny Afternoon first opened to critical acclaim at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End where it ran for two years ahead of its sensational sell-out tour of the UK and Ireland throughout 2016/17 and scooped four Olivier Awards - including Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music for Ray Davies.

Sunny Afternoon features music and lyrics by the legendary Ray Davies, a book by Joe Penhall, original story by Ray Davies and direction by Edward Hall. Vocal adaptations are by Ray Davies and Elliott Ware based on original Kinks’ recordings.

Whether you're a die-hard Dedicated Follower of Fashion or just love a great night out, it’s time to Come Dancing to the Box Office to book your tickets for this musical masterpiece packed with 60s rock and roll rebellion.

Sunny Afternoon - the multi award-winning musical of the story of The Kinks starring Danny Horn as Ray Davies, Oliver Hoare as Dave Davies, Harry Curley as Peter Quaife and Zakarie Stokes as Mick Avory - is at Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 28 April to Saturday 2 May 2026 with matinee and evening performances.

Tickets from £15 with concessions for 1894 Club members and Group rates available.

Please call the Grand Theatre Box Office on 01253 290190 or visit www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk for full listings, bookings and further information.

LISTINGS

Sunny Afternoon (The Kinks musical) – Tue 28 Apr to Sat 2 May 2026

Wed & Thu matinee at 2pm

Sat matinee at 2.30pm

Grand Theatre, 33 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HT

Box Office 01253 290 190

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