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

83%

(6 Ratings)

Positive

100%

Mixed

0%

Negative

0%

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.

Read more Show less

Critic Reviews (8)

"...it’s a heartbreaking depiction of teenage depression"
Read more

“tour-de-force performance from Charithra Chandran”
Read more

"Rosie Day’s solo show... grounded in her own personal experiences."
Read more

"This is freighted with good intentions but as drama it simply isn’t good enough"
Read more

"Rosie Day’s writing is wonderfully refreshing"
Read more

"Despite the compelling sincerity...production lacks the energy and bite"
Read more

"Anyone who has ever been a teenage girl and felt ignored will find plenty to empathise"
Read more

"The production longs for a little more of the wildly ambitious, teen-fuelled nihilism"
Read more

Trailer

Creative team

Georgie Staight

Charithra Chandran