Jaja’s African Hair Braiding to return to London
We caught up with writer Jocelyn Bioh and director Monique Touko. Tony Award-winning play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding will return to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. Set in a Harlem hair braiding salon over the course of one summer’s day, the play follows a group of West African immigrant braiders and their customers as they navigate work, relationships and personal ambitions.
Twists in the tale: Jaja’s African Hair Braiding explores immigrant experience through a day at the salon
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding peeks into the lives of an older generation, in 2019, having emigrated from the same part of the continent. Both plays probe Black female identity using a single setting yet this one takes it a step further by confining the story to one working day.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING in Rehearsal at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre have released rehearsal images ahead of the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding which runs at the venue from Wednesday 18 March – Saturday 25 April 2026.
Tony-Winning ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ Unveils Full Cast for U.K. Bow
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has unveiled the complete ensemble for the U.K. premiere of “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” the Tony Award-winning Broadway comedy that will run at the London venue from March 18 through April 25.
‘Purple Rain’ and 41 More Plays and Musicals to See in the U.S. This Fall
A five-way co-production of Jocelyn Bioh’s Harlem salon comedy, directed by Whitney White, makes its final stop after crisscrossing the country.
Lyric Hammersmith season: Jaja’s African Hair Braiding to receive UK premiere
The Tony award-winning play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding will receive its UK premiere at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre as part of its new season of work.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's 2026 Season
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan has announced three new productions for 2026.
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How Jocelyn Bioh Is Balancing a Broadway Play, and a Newborn
Ten years ago, Bioh made her Broadway debut as an actor. Now she's back as a playwright for Jaja's African Hair Braiding.
See Who's Starring in Jocelyn Bioh's Jaja's African Hair Braiding on Broadway
Full casting has been revealed for the Manhattan Theatre Club production beginning performances in September.
LaChanze, Taraji P. Henson, Madison Wells to co-produce ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ with Manhattan Theatre Club
The new work will mark Bioh’s Broadway playwriting debut, as well as the Main Stem debut for director Whitney White.