This London hit makes its U.S. Premiere in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab! Whether or not sleepover parties with friends were part of your upbringing, you’re invited to join Elle, Shan, Funmi, and Rey at theirs. These four Black British teenagers are growing up fast, each coping with unique challenges. But even these issues – whether living with sickle cell disease, coming out to family, a crisis of faith, or a romantic misadventure, are confronted with humor, sincerity, and optimism. Most of all, Sleepova is a testament to the joys of friendship, centering a quartet of young women finding strength in each other, as they face the world together.
By Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini
Directed by Paige Hernandez
- Winner of the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Affiliate Theatre
- Winner of the Critics’ Circle Award for Most Promising Playwright
“All the clumsiness and wide-eyed excitability of the best coming-of-age dramas… an exhilarating tableau of imperfect young friendship and you leave wanting an invite to their next party.” – The Guardian
“I know a good time when I see one, and Sleepova surely is that.” – Time Out London
“You can’t help but fall in love with this joyous, exuberant show” – The Evening Standard
Sleepova was commissioned by and premiered at the Bush Theatre in London, Artistic Director Lynette Linton
Due to the layout of the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab, late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager. Those exiting the theatre during the performance will not be re-admitted while the performance is in progress.