Photos: Maria Friedman and More in KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre

Ahead of the official opening night on Wednesday 9 September 2026, Hampstead Theatre has released all new production photos for the European Premiere of Kimberly Akimbo – the Tony Award-winning musical with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori. Check out the photos below!

Michael Longhurst’s new production of Kimberly Akimbo plays Hampstead Theatre until Saturday 7 November 2026.

Four-time Olivier Award-winner Maria Friedman plays Kimberly Levaco with Alice Fearn (Wicked, Apollo Victoria; Come From Away, Phoenix Theatre) playing Debra, Peter Hannah (Waitress, Adelphi Theatre) playing Buddy Levaco, Gilli Jones (Brigadoon, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre) playing Seth Weetis and Niamh Perry (Love Never Dies, Adelphi Theatre) playing Pattie Levaco. The cast also includes Sara Hajizadeh, Ronav Jain, Robin Simões da Silva and Aviva Tulley with swings Rachel Flynn and Daniel Walford completing the company.

Kimberly Akimbo, David Lindsay-Abaire (Good People, Rabbit Hole) and Jeanine Tesori’s (Caroline, or Change, Fun Home) profoundly funny and heartwarming musical was the winner of five Tony Awards in 2023 including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. It tells the story of 16-year old Kimberly Levaco whose rare genetic condition causes her to age four times faster than usual. As she comes of age she searches for love and meaning while knowing time is not on her side.

The creative team comprises director Michael Longhurst (Caroline, Or Change, Next To Normal, West End), designer Soutra Gilmour, musical supervisor and musical director Nigel Lilley, choreographer Matt Cole, lighting designer Jack Knowles, sound designer Paul Groothius and video designer Luke Halls. Casting is by Anna Cooper CDG.

Photo Credit: Marc Brenner

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