Sunny Afternoon – reviews of 'exhilarating' Kinks musical

Ray Davies's 'irresistibly enjoyable' show about the rise of his great 1960s rock band wows critics

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What you need to know

Ray Davies's Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon has opened at the Hampstead Theatre. The production, directed by Edward Hall, features music and lyrics by Ray Davies and a new book by Joe Penhall.

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