Royal Court Theatre and English Touring Theatre in association with Brian & Dayna Lee Afterbirth
by Nina Segal. Directed by Maria Aberg.The show
Opening in 2028.
'People think the birth's the end of it. The hard part. But there's all the rest.'
The baby is fine. The birth was fine. Annie is fine. She's fine. She's really, really, really fine.
A funny, furious and unflinching story about the disorienting reality of life after birth, from Royal Court Associate Playwright Nina Segal (Cow|Deer, Antigone Exits).
Oscar-winner Jessie Buckley (Hamnet, Cabaret) stars in this world premiere, directed by Maria Aberg ([BLANK]), with set and costume design by Rosanna Vize (The Other Place).
An English Touring Theatre commission supported by the Royal Court Theatre.
Developed through the Genesis Next Generation Programme at the Royal Court.
The company
Contact list of staff members
Jessie Buckley
Nina Segal
Maria Aberg
Rosanna Vize
Saffeya Shebli
Mica Taylor
Jack Farrell
Steven Atkinson
Booking information
Tickets: £15 - £79.50
Concessions available for Over 65s, Equity/BECTU/WGGB, Unwaged
Students and audiences aged 25 and under on all Preview, Thursday and Saturday performances.
Monday Tickets:
Monday Tickets at the Royal Court have been legendary since 1979. Every Monday, all tickets are just £15 in both the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs and Upstairs.
- Available to book from 9am on the day of the show
- Online only
- Limited number available in advance for Royal Court Friends/Members, Writers Card+ Members & Supporters
Ticket FAQs
Can I get a refund or exchange my ticket?
Refunds are only offered if a performance is cancelled.
If you can’t attend, we can offer:
- An exchange to another performance
- A credit voucher valid for 1 year
Just let us know at least 48 hours before the show.
We do not offer partial refunds. If your chosen price band is sold out for the new date, we’ll match you to the closest available band instead.
Ticket Resale & Reissue
If a show has sold out:
- We’re happy to try and resell your tickets (once all other house tickets are gone)
- If we’re successful, you’ll be issued credit valid for 1 year
- Tickets can’t be resold via unauthorised third-party sellers
Tickets transferred or sold via unauthorised channels may be cancelled without refund, and any Royal Court memberships may be revoked.
Ticket Delivery
- We use e-tickets - show them on your phone or tablet
- Don’t have a device or printer? Let Box Office staff know when you arrive, and we’ll help
Age Guidance
Most shows are suitable for ages 14+, though some may have a higher recommendation. Check the individual production page for guidance.
Fees & Charges
- No booking fees on e-tickets booked directly through us
- All tickets include a £1.50 restoration levy, supporting essential maintenance and upkeep
- Tickets sold for other venues (e.g. West End transfers) may include a booking fee
- Third-party agents may charge additional fees
Your Visit: Theatre Terms
The management reserves the right to:
- Refuse admission or ask audience members to leave
- Deny latecomers entry or delay it until an appropriate break
- Cancel performances due to cast illness or external issues (without liability beyond a refund or exchange)
- Note that trigger warnings and content advisories are listed online and emailed to bookers ahead of the show
Access
Access Performances:
Chilled: Sat 12 Feb 2028, 13.30
Captioned: Tue 15 Feb 2028, 19.30 & Sat 19 Feb 2028, 13.30
Audio Described: Sat 26 Feb 2028, 13.30 (Tour Tour, 12pm)
Dates & times
Online booking for this event opens at 09:00 on the day of the performance.
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