A powerful new play exploring identity, family, faith and belonging. Featured on The British Blacklist.
Following a successful London run, Meet the Kids returns for a special performance at Greenwich Theatre.
A powerful new play exploring identity, family, faith, and belonging, Meet the Kids follows four teenagers — Quincy, Angelique, Billie Jo, and Jessica — as they navigate the pressures of expectation and self-discovery, fighting to reclaim their voices in a world that often seeks to silence them.
Blending humour, tension, and emotional depth, the production offers an honest and compelling portrait of adolescence, friendship, and the search for acceptance in a complex world.
Featured on The British Blacklist, Meet the Kids continues to build momentum as a bold piece of contemporary new writing.
Both heartfelt and thought-provoking, this is a story that stays with you long after the final scene.
Reviews:
“A triumph: a smart, emotionally layered portrait of young people in London.”
Francis Gilbert
Francis Gilbert
“An excellent play addressing real-life issues such as youth gangs, grooming, grief and peer pressure.”
Lovers of Black Theatre
“A thoughtful and relevant drama with a strong script and engaging characters.”
Everything Theatre
Cast & Creatives:
Written by Desiri Okobia
Directed by Desiri Okobia & Ellis Metzger
Desiri Okobia - Mrs Cleopatra
Beatrice Ogundoju - Angelique
Samuel Olaiya - Quincy
Tamara Phoenix - Jessica
Eleanor Zoufri - Billie - Jo
Deborah Imhogiemhe - Chinuke / Bonnie Voice
EVENT DETAILS
RUNNING TIME: 1hr 45min
THEATRE: Studio
AGE REC: 10+
DATES: 21st - 22nd August 2026