The Young Team Tickets
Opens 31st August
Making its debut in 2027, this new play offers an unflinching look at the realities of addiction and gang violence in Scotland.
The Young Team in London
Graeme Armstrong’s “bright, brittle and boiling with immediacy” (Janice Galloway) award-winning novel, The Young Team, is adapted into a searing new play in 2027. Playing at the Lyric Hammersmith, just a short walk from St Paul’s Green, for a limited autumn season, it follows a group of young lads who become postcode warriors in a toxic cycle that threatens to consume them in Glasgow. Secure your tickets for The Young Team at Lyric Hammersmith today.
About The Young Team
The Young Team follows teenager Alan ‘Azzy’ Williams, who grows up in a deprived area of Scotland, where gang culture, violence and drugs are part of everyday life. Gravitated by the excitement, friendship and sense of belonging that comes with being part of the gang at the age of fourteen, Azzy is prepared to do almost anything to protect the Young Team’s reputation.
The play develops into an exploration of how gang life becomes increasingly dangerous and how the consequences of rival gangs, fights, alcohol and drug use play a huge part in Azzy’s life. Will he be able to escape the grip that the Young Team has on him before his young life is ruined forever?
The History of The Young Team
The Young Team was Scottish author Graeme Armstrong's debut novel. As a teenager involved in gang culture, Armstrong’s own experiences heavily influenced the narrative of The Young Team. Published in 2020, the book won multiple awards and was named ‘Scots Book of the Year’. The book is being adapted for television in a six-part BBC drama series.
This play adaptation at the Lyric Hammersmith in 2027 marks The Young Team’s stage debut.
The Cast of The Young Team at Lyric Hammersmith
The cast for The Young Team is to be announced.
The Creative Team of The Young Team
The Young Team has been adapted for the stage by award-winning writer Kieran Hurley. His writing credits include Adults, The Enemy, and Heads Up. He was nominated for a BIFA and WGGB Award for his debut screenplay Beats, which is based on his breakout play of the same name and produced by Steven Soderbergh.
The play is directed by Artistic Director and joint CEO of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Rachel O’Riordan. Her recent work includes End, Romeo & Julie and A Doll’s House.
Tickets for The Young Team at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
An award-winning writer brings this brand new adaptation of Graeme Armstrong’s unflinching look at the realities of gang culture in London for a strictly limited run from summer 2027. Experience what happens The Young Team, hailed as “trainspotting for a new generation” by The Independent, arrives at the Lyric Hammersmith – secure your tickets today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Young Team playing in London?
The Young Team is playing at the Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, London, W6 0QL.
What is the age recommendation for The Young Team?
The Young Team is best for age 14+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult.
Can I buy tickets for The Young Team at the box office?
Yes you can buy from the Lyric Hammersmith 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 including discounts not available at the box office.
What is the refund / cancellation policy?
Tickets for The Young Team are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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