August in England

'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.

Important Covid Information

This venue has additional Covid-19 safety measures in place to ensure the health and well-being of the staff, performers, and guests.

We encourage all our visitors and staff to be mindful of others who may not yet feel comfortable with the relaxing of restrictions.

● Wear face coverings when you are moving around the building or seated in the theatre.

● Give people lots of space.

● Wash or sanitise your hands regularly.

Important Information

14+

Access Performances

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

Important Covid Information

This venue has additional Covid-19 safety measures in place to ensure the health and well-being of the staff, performers, and guests.

We encourage all our visitors and staff to be mindful of others who may not yet feel comfortable with the relaxing of restrictions.

● Wear face coverings when you are moving around the building or seated in the theatre.

● Give people lots of space.

● Wash or sanitise your hands regularly.

Age Restrictions

14+

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances from Fri 28th April 2023 until Sat 10th June 2023.

Show times for each day are below.

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