Alice Fearn, Peter Hannah, Gilli JOnes and Niamh Perry have joined the cast of musical Kimberly Akimbo, which opens at Hampstead Theatre this August.
Fearn plays Debra, with Hannah as Buddy Levaco, Jones as Seth Weetis and Perry as Pattie Levaco, with previously announced Maria Friedman as Kimberly Levaco.
Also joining are Sara Hajizadeh as Teresa Benton and Ronav Jain as Aaron Puckett, who are both making their professional stage debuts, Robin Simões da Silva asMartin Doaty and Aviva Tulley as Delia McDaniels.
A profoundly funny and heartwarming musical, Kimberly Akimbo won five Tony Awards in 2023 including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. The show follows 16-year old Kimberly Levaco whose rare genetic condition causes her to age four times faster than normal. As she navigates family chaos, first love and the growing pressures of adolescence, Kimberly is determined to find joy, connection and adventure while knowing time is not on her side.
Written by David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori, Michael Longhurst’s new production boasts a creative team of designer Soutra Gilmour, musical supervisor Nigel Lilley, choreographer Matt Cole, lighting designer Jack Knowles and sound designer Matt Peploe. Casting is by Anna Cooper.
Kimberly Akimbo plays Hampstead Theatre from August 28 to November 7, 2026. Tickets here.
Top image: Cast announcement (image supplied)