Play · Off-West End
The Afronauts
Set in Zambia in 1964, The Afronauts follows a schoolteacher who gathers a group of misfits to train for space travel. It tells the true(ish) story of the Zambian Space Programme and its audacious dream of reaching the stars.
The play is by Ryan Calais Cameron, who co-directs with Monique Touko. The cast includes Lucian Msamati, Ama Qamata, Ivanno Jeremiah, Chomba S. Taulo, Munashe Chirisa, Pamela Nomvete, Lukwesa Mwamba and Prince Kundai. The Royal Court's page gives the age guidance as 14+.
Lucian Msamati will play Edward and Ama Qamata will make her UK stage debut as Matha. Ivanno Jeremiah will play Simon, Chomba S. Taulo will play Ben, Munashe Chirisa will play Cheelo, Pamela Nomvete will play Grace, Lukwesa Mwamba will play Liji, and Prince Kundai will play David.
Buying advice
How to book
The Afronauts is at the Royal Court, with seats from £15 to £74.50. Peak and off-peak prices are close.
Ways to pay less
The easiest saving is to pick an off-peak date, where mid-range seats are £49 against £55 on peak dates, about 12% more. For the lowest price, £15 day tickets are available on Mondays from 9am online, though a seat is not guaranteed. Otherwise, if you are under 25 or a student, you pay less on Thursday and Saturday performances. Reduced price tickets are also available on Thursdays and Saturdays for Over 65s, members of Equity/BECTU/WGGB, and unwaged individuals.
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£15 Mon tickets available. Available to book from 9am on the day of the show, online only.
Standing tickets cost 10p cash or £1 card, released 90 minutes before each Jerwood Theatre Downstairs performance. Available in person only at the Box Office, maximum 2 per person.
- Young
Students and people aged 25 and under save £5 on selected ticket bands for previews and all Thursday and Saturday performances. Not available on Monday performances or with other offers.
Reduced price tickets available for Over 65s, members of Equity/BECTU/WGGB, and unwaged individuals on Thu & Sat performances.
Schools, colleges and education groups of 8+ pay £17.50 for band D seats or £30 for band C in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs, on selected performances. Rates subject to change and availability.
Pricing
+12% peak surcharge (mid-range seats)Peak
Weekends & holidays| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £74.50 | £74.50 |
| Mid-range | £55 | £39.50 |
| Budget | £25 | £25 |
Off-peak
Mid-week| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £64.50 | £64.50 |
| Mid-range | £49 | £35 |
| Budget | £22.50 | £22.50 |
Prices are taken from the show's official website and are a guide only — they change without notice.
Where to sit
The Circle has the best overview of the stage, with sought-after front rows and cheaper slips at the sides. The Stalls are closest to the stage and the most accessible, and the Balcony has tight legroom and a steep angle.
The Royal Court Theatre's own seating guide, level by level, is below.
Thinking of going with a group?
No group rate is listed for this show yet. Register your interest, and if enough people are in, we’ll ask the theatre for one.
Staying nearby
The nearest hotels to the Royal Court Theatre, for anyone travelling in for a show rather than heading home after it.
- The Chelsea Townhouseabout 5 min walk
- San Domenico Houseabout 5 min walk
- The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotelabout 10 min walk
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