The Afronauts tickets
About The Afronauts
'As long as a man can dream, he can push the limits of what’s possible.' Zambia, 1964: the space race has a new contender.
As the world’s great powers set their sights on the moon, a schoolteacher gathers a group of misfit dreamers and trains them for lift-off.
The true(ish) story of the Zambian Space Program, and a nation’s defiant dream to reach for the stars. A world premiere from Sky Arts Award-winning playwright Ryan Calais Cameron (For Black Boys, Retrograde).
'The Afronauts is a love letter to the dreamers history forgot. It’s about what happens when imagination becomes a form of resistance, and how the fight for freedom isn’t just political, it’s cosmic.' Ryan Calais Cameron
Captioned:
- Tuesday 8th December 7:30pm
Audio-described:
- Saturday 5th December 1:30pm
Chilled Performance:
- Saturday 19th December 1:30pm
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
14th November, 2026
End date
19th December, 2026
The Afronauts cast and creative team
By: Ryan Calais Cameron
Venue
Directions
Location: Off-West End
Railway station: Sloane Square
Bus numbers: (Sloane Square Station Stop D) 19, 22, 137, 452
Show schedule
| Day of week | Evening |
|---|---|
| Monday | - |
| Tuesday | 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 PM |
| Sunday | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is The Afronauts about?
As the world’s great powers set their sights on the moon, a schoolteacher gathers a group of misfit dreamers and trains them for lift-off.
The true(ish) story of the Zambian Space Program, and a nation’s defiant dream to reach for the stars.
Where is The Afronauts playing?
The Afronauts is playing at Royal Court. The theatre is located at Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS.
How much do tickets cost for The Afronauts?
Tickets for The Afronauts start at £29.
What's the age recommendation for The Afronauts?
The recommended age for The Afronauts is Ages 14+..
How do you book tickets for The Afronauts?
Book tickets for The Afronauts on London Theatre.
How long is The Afronauts running?
The Afronauts currently has tickets available through 19 December 2026. Check calendar for availability.
Is The Afronauts West End or Off-West End?
The Afronauts is Off West End.
Who wrote The Afronauts?
The Afronauts was written by Ryan Calais Cameron.
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