It is one of Bolanle Austen-Peters’ acclaimed productions in recent years and it is making its highly anticipated London debut in a few weeks.
It is official: Dear Kaffi: Diary of a Single Woman will be playing at the Shaw Theatre, in London from August 7th to 9th 2026.
Show times, according to a statement made available to TCN, are 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM daily.
Standard ticket is priced at £45 while Premium Ticket is going for £70. VIP Ticket costs £100.
Applauded as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated and emotionally resonant stage productions in recent years, Dear Kaffy: Diary of A Single Woman is going to London as a flagship work of the Bolanle Austen-Peters Productions (BAP Productions), one of Africa’s leading theatre and film companies.
The London debut of the play follows its successful run in Lagos and South Africa and a huge applause is expected yet again for this enchanting production.
According to BAP Productions, the play arrives in the United Kingdom for a limited three-day engagement, bringing an authentic, witty, and emotionally compelling Nigerian story to international audiences.
It is a story that speaks across continents.
At the heart of the play is Kikelomo Olota (Kike), a successful 35-year-old woman navigating the complexities of love, family expectations, self-discovery, and societal pressure in contemporary Lagos.
As Kike journeys through a series of relationships, she finds herself caught between the expectations of others and the life she truly desires. Through moments of humour, heartbreak, music, and reflection, Dear Kaffy explores universal themes of identity, womanhood, love, and authenticity.
“While deeply rooted in Nigerian culture, the story resonates with audiences everywhere, particularly among the African diaspora, offering a powerful reflection on the challenges many women face in balancing personal ambition, cultural expectations, and the pursuit of happiness.”
The statements stated that the play and its London debut highlights BAP Productions’ aim of celebrating African stories on the global stage and as well continues the company’s mission of taking world-class African storytelling to global audiences.
“Over the past decade, BAP Productions has transformed Nigeria’s theatrical landscape through groundbreaking productions including Saro the Musical, Wakaa the Musical!, Fela and the Kalakuta Queens, Motherland The Musical, Death and the King’s Horseman, and numerous other critically acclaimed stage and screen works.
“The London presentation of Dear Kaffy marks another milestone in the company’s growing international footprint and its commitment to showcasing contemporary African narratives on some of the world’s most respected stages.”
The director, Bolanle Austen-Peters added: “We are delighted to bring Dear Kaffy to London. This is a story about self-worth, resilience, and finding the courage to define your own path. While Kike’s story is rooted in Lagos, her experiences are universal. We look forward to sharing this production with audiences in the UK and celebrating the richness of African storytelling on a global stage.”
