The Afronauts
Royal Court Theatre · Sloane Square
Taste attributes: comedyhistoricalpoliticalrobots/ai/spacefastfresh & originalwholesomerealisticlinearemotive & stirringunderdog triumphsall consuming questsocial commentary
Ryan Calais Cameron's new play about Zambia's 1960s home-made space programme: ambition, comedy and politics.
Boxlist takeAn original play that is emotional, wholesome and grounded. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Taste details
Pace: fast · Originality: very fresh · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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- Venue
- Royal Court Theatre
- Area
- Sloane Square
- Opens
- 14 Nov 2026
- Closes
- 19 Dec 2026
- Price
- From £15
- Audience participation
- None
- Official site
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- Taste scores
- How we score
Facts checked against the official site on 12 Nov 2026. Description and taste scores by Boxlist.