Duration
Opens tomorrow
Launch into STARS: An Afrofuturist Space Odyssey, where one woman's cosmic quest for her first orgasm mixes grief, joy, Afrofuturist myth, and one electrifying DJ.
- A one-woman, Afrofuturist sci‑fi play by Mojisola Adebayo, book your tickets to see Mrs rockets into space hunting her first orgasm, blending African mythology, Black queer themes and feminist voice.
- Winner of Best New Play at the Offies 2024, STARS also clinched Best Performance for Debra Michaels, and received 5-star reviews from The Stage, All That Dazzles, Everything Theatre, and The Reviews Hub.
- With striking animations by Candice Purwin, a live DJ spinning Sun Ra, Jamila Woods, and Floating Points, and creative captioning throughout. Book STARS: a Space Odyssey at Brixton House now tickets now for a sensory trip!
- Created by Gail Babb and S. Ama Wray, and featuring a genre-pushing cast and crew, book your Stars tickets for an inclusive, liberating show all about Queer, intersex and feminist experiences, told with humour and heart.
Mrs, a middle‑aged Black woman, decides to blast off in search of her lost orgasm. Guided by three encounters,with a secret‑burdened neighbour, an intersex ex‑colleague, and a laundrette love, she blurs time, myth, and human connection. Afrofuturist mythology, candid monologues, and intergenerational healing sparkle alongside cosmic animation. But will she land the pleasure she’s been searching for? Book your STARS: An Afrofuturist Space Odyssey tickets to catch a show all about queer identity and fantasy.
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Show details
Genre: Off West End, Critics' Choice, Drama, Immersive Theatre, Fantasy
Audience: Suitable for 14+ yrs
Theater name: Brixton House
Theater facilities: bar, restrooms, café
Theater accessibility: wheelchair accessible, accessible restrooms, companion seating, accessible parking spaces, Touch Tours for audio-described performances
Dress code: Smart casual
Cast & crew
- Leading roles: Debra Michaels as Mrs, Bradley Charles as DJ/Michael Manners
- Director: Gail Babb (co-direction by S. Ama Wray)
- Producer: A Tamasha & Brixton House co-production
- Playwright: Mojisola Adebayo
- Music: Live soundtrack featuring Sun Ra, Jamila Woods, The Upsetters, Floating Points, and more (curated/arranged within production)
Additional info
- This show is suitable for ages 14 years and above.
- Content warning: This production contains sensitive topics that may be triggering for some audience members, including sexual violence, FGM, conversion therapy and intersex experience. The play also includes some strong language.Viewer discretion is advised.
- Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!
- Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
You will receive an email with your STARS: An Afrofuturist Space Odyssey voucher. No need to print. Please carry a valid Photo Id for identification.
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