August in England West End

August in England 2023

Opened: April 28, 2023
Closing: June 10, 2023

August in England - 2023 - West End History , Info & More

Bush Theatre
Shepherds Bush Green London

‘You never allow me tell my story. I been trying to tell it someone and nobody listenin’

Charming, flawed, and with the gift of the gab, we all know a man like August Henderson. Between his three kids, devoted wife-to-be, and part-ownership of a fruit and veg shop, he is proud of the life he has built since landing in his beloved West Bromwich.

So, when faced with deportation to a country he has no memory of, he isn’t prepared to go quietly. Listen up, he is ready to tell his own story.

Poignant and hilarious in equal measure, August in England gives insight into the lives impacted by the injustice of the Windrush scandal.

Written and performed by Lenny Henry in his playwriting debut, the celebrated actor and comedian brings his vast talents onto the stage in this intimate one-man show. Co-directed by the Bush Artistic Director, Lynette Linton (Sweat, House of Ife), and Associate Artistic Director, Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch, The High Table), August in England makes its world premiere in April 2023.

__Access Performance__

18th May 19:30 & 27th May 14:30 are Captioned

13th May 14:30 & 1st June 19:30 are Relaxed & Sensory Adapted

20th May 14:30 & 25th May 19:30 are Audio Described

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