The Afronauts Tickets
Opens 14th November
Zambia, 1964; a schoolteacher rallies misfit dreamers to train as astronauts and defy the space race’s status quo.
The Afronauts in London
The Afronauts rockets into London for its world premiere. This unmissable new play about resistance, imagination, and reaching for the stars from Olivier-nominated playwright Ryan Calais Cameron reimagines a little-known chapter of African history. Don't miss this sharply witty, politically charged play, coming to the Royal Court Theatre, in vibrant Sloane Square, for a strictly limited run in winter 2026, commissioned especially as part of the theatre’s 70th anniversary season.
What is The Afronauts about?
1964: As the USA and USSR battle it out to reach the moon, another contender enters the space race - Zambia. In a country that has just gained its independence, one schoolteacher gathers a band of eccentric students and launches them into a dream that defies gravity.
With limited resources and limitless ambition, he gathers a group of ambitious misfits for the ultimate mission. What follows is part sci-fi fable, part political satire, part celebration of a nation reaching beyond the colonial legacy.
The Afronauts is inspired by the true(ish) story of Zambia’s 1964 space programme, reimagined by award winning playwright Ryan Calais Cameron. This world premiere is supported by the Genesis Foundation and is the first commission from their new Royal Court programme, designed to support bold, original work.
Who are the cast of The Afronauts?
Casting for The Afronauts is to be announced in five, four, three, two…
Who are the creative team of The Afronauts?
The Afronauts is written by Ryan Calais Cameron. Calais Cameron is a Black British Theatre and Sky Arts Theatre Award winner and Olivier nominee. His credits include For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy, Queens of Sheba, Human Nurture, and Retrograde as well as Boarders for the BBC and Queenie for Channel 4.
Further creative team members are to be announced.
Tickets for The Afronauts at the Royal Court Theatre
If you’re looking for theatre that rockets beyond the ordinary, The Afronauts offers a story of dreaming big when history told you to stay small. Don't miss the premiere of this bold new work from one of the UK’s most exciting young playwrights. Ambition becomes resistance, and the cosmos becomes a battleground for identity, legacy, and freedom - it promises to be out of this world. Book tickets for The Afronauts at the Royal Court Theatre today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are The Afronauts tickets?
The Afronauts tickets are priced from £27 to £89.
Where is The Afronauts playing in London?
The Afronauts is playing at the Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS.
What is the age recommendation for The Afronauts?
The Afronauts is best for age 14+.
Can I buy tickets for The Afronauts at the box office?
Yes you can buy from the Royal Court Theatre box office where you will pay the face value ticket price, sometimes with a small booking fee. Search on SeatPlan to get the best prices and deals in one search.
What is the refund / cancellation policy?
Tickets for The Afronauts are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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