Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon (West End) London Reviews and Tickets | Show Score

90%

(107 Ratings)

Positive

95%

Mixed

4%

Negative

1%

Members say

Entertaining, Absorbing, Delightful, Resonant, Funny

About the Show

17yo, Taylor Swift believer, copes with sister's demise, joins scouts for a hilarious journey.

At 17, her devotion centered solely on Taylor Swift.

After her sister’s bizarre demise involving a Yorkshire Pudding, a humorous teenage misfit reluctantly becomes part of a struggling scout group, attempting to navigate the tumultuous journey of adolescence with unpredictable outcomes.

'Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon' offers a rollercoaster ride through the complexities of youth. Whether you're a young person, acquainted with one, or simply reflecting on your youthful days, it's a call to discard the rule book and rediscover the essence of your younger self.

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Critic Reviews (8)

"...it’s a heartbreaking depiction of teenage depression"
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“tour-de-force performance from Charithra Chandran”
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"Rosie Day’s writing is wonderfully refreshing"
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"Rosie Day’s solo show... grounded in her own personal experiences."
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"This is freighted with good intentions but as drama it simply isn’t good enough"
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"Despite the compelling sincerity...production lacks the energy and bite"
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"Anyone who has ever been a teenage girl and felt ignored will find plenty to empathise"
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"The production longs for a little more of the wildly ambitious, teen-fuelled nihilism"
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Creative team

Georgie Staight

Charithra Chandran