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Ashley Walters

Always Winning

From Top Boy to Adolescence - Ashley proves success isn’t about never falling, but always rising. Joined by Afua Hirsch in London & Tolly T in Manchester.

Ashley Walters

If art imitates life, then the critically acclaimed actor, director, producer, and recording artist Ashley Walters is living proof.


Ashley’s artistic journey began with a meteoric rise as a member of Britain's groundbreaking music collective So Solid Crew, where he encountered a pattern that defined his path, soaring successes followed by humbling setbacks. At 19, just weeks after winning a Brit Award, a conviction for possession of a converted air pistol threatened to derail his promising future. This cycle of triumph and challenge taught Ashley a powerful lesson: success isn't about avoiding falls, but about how you rise from them. 


Determined to reshape his future, Ashley channelled his experiences into acting. Through explosive performances in Netflix's Top Boy and the recent hit Missing You, he has established himself as one of the UK.


 

Important Information

Duration

1hr 50 min (inc. 20 min interval)

Age recommendation

16+

Accessibility

All access information can be found via our page here.

“An icon of British and wider Black British culture.” GQ


Monday

26

May 2025

Ashley Walters Always Winning

Hackney Empire, London

chair Live at 19:30  

Monday

02

Jun 2025

Ashley Walters Always Winning

Theatre 1, HOME, Manchester

chair Live at 19:30  

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