Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Tickets

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding in London!

Dreaming of a new do? Then come on down to Jaja’s African Hair Braiding! This Tony-winning comedy, about the trials and tribulations of a group of West African immigrants working as a Harlem braid salon, makes its UK debut at the Lyric Hammersmith, West London, following critically acclaimed runs in the US. Don’t miss this “wildly entertaining” (Guardian) new play - secure your tickets for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding today. 

What is the play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding about? 

Welcome to Jaja’s, the lively Harlem braiding salon where the team of West African immigrant braiders will make all your hair-dreams come true. Over the course of one sweltering summer's day, the women weave their braiding magic in Jaja’s shop, but in between the laughter, gossip and banter, as the temperature rises, so do tensions. The women must deal with demanding customers and interpersonal dramas as betrayals come to light and secrets are revealed. Each of these women has big dreams - but in a country that is becoming increasingly hostile to immigrants, their community, and the place they call home, may be at risk.

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding premiered on Broadway in 2023 to critical acclaim, winning two Tonys at the 2024 awards before embarking on a US tour. This production marks the show’s UK premiere. 

Who are the cast of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding? 

Casting for this production is to be announced. 

Who are the creative team of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding? 

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding is written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Monique Touko.

Jocelyn Bioh is a Ghanaian-American writer, playwright and actor. Her credits include Nollywood Dreams, Happiness and Joe, The Ladykiller's Love Story, which featured music and lyrics by CeeLo Green, and School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play. Bioh is a Lucille Lortel winner and a Tony nominee.

Monique Touko is a British director. Her credits include Fair Play at the Bush Theatre, G at the Royal Court, The Clinic at the Almeida Theatre, and Liberation at the Royal Exchange and MIF. Touko and Bioh have previously collaborated on the UK premiere of School Girls, also at the Lyric Hammersmith.

The creative team also includes wigs, hair and make-up design by Cynthia De La Rosa (Dreaming Whilst Black), set design by Paul Wills (Fun Home), Lighting design by Simisola Majekodunmi (I, Daniel Blake), sound design by Tony Gayle (My Neighbour Totoro) and movement direction by Kloé Dean (Tambo and Bones).

Tickets for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding at the Lyric Hammersmith!

Sit down in the salon chair, soak in the gossip and get swept away into the world of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. This vibrant new play “celebrates a sacred space for Black women” (Variety) and is “equally affecting as it is hilarious” (EW). Don't miss the UK debut of this Tony-winning comedy - book tickets for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding at the Lyric Hammersmith today!