Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon
See Charithra Chandran’s West End debut with Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon play tickets
After shining on screen in Netflix hit Bridgerton, Charithra Chandran takes to the stage for her West End debut in darkly funny and touching coming-of-age Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon play. Based on Rosie Day’s best-selling book, this rollercoaster ride through the life of a misfit invites you to relive your youth – in all its awkward, angsty glory – at the Garrick Theatre.
After her sister’s unexpected death at the hands of a Yorkshire Pudding, a teenage girl begrudgingly agrees to join a scout group. Her parents hope it will help her navigate the ups and downs of adolescence, and it works… sometimes.
Packed with humour and heart, the Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon play is a must-see for anyone who wants to reconnect with their misspent youth. It is adapted from actress and author Rosie Day’s hilarious book of the same name, which gives advice, anecdotes and a call to arms for teen girls making their way in the world.
Charithra Chandran makes her West End theatre debut, fresh from her breakout role as Edwina Sharma in Bridgerton. She is joined by a creative team including Georgie Staight, who directed the show’s OffWestEnd Awards-nominated season at Southwark Playhouse; set and costume designer Jasmine Swan, lighting designer Rory Beaton, video designer Dan Light and associate director Hanna Khogali.
Growing up isn’t always easy, but looking back on it can definitely be fun! Confronting and embracing the emotional highs and lows of fraught teenage years, the Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon play is a must-book for anyone who wants to celebrate the warts-and-all drama of teen spirit. It is at the Garrick Theatre for a limited time only, so book now!
Child friendly?
Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon is suitable for ages 12+