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Here We Are

book by David Ives
music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
inspired by the films of Luis Buñuel
a Tom Kirdahy, Sue Wagner, John Johnson and The Stephen Sondheim Trust production
co-produced with The National Theatre

A minimalist illustration showing six people walking on a turquoise path. A man in white walks ahead alone, while a group of five people in colorful outfits follows behind. The background is a solid bright red.

Booking and details

23 April — 28 June 2025
Dates & tickets
The event location is

Lyttelton Theatre

National Theatre
South Bank
London SE1 9PX

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‘Joe Mantello’s breathtakingly chic production’
New York Times Critic’s Pick

It’s a perfect day for brunch.

Leo and Marianne Brink have found the ideal spot to take their friends. With great reviews, impeccable service and an extensive menu it seems like nothing could go wrong. But after a series of strange events interrupt their meal, they soon realise they’ve bitten off more than they can chew.

Stephen Sondheim’s (Into the Woods, Follies) ‘cool, and impossibly chic’ (New York Times Critic’s Pick) final work, Here We Are, is directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello (WICKED, Assassins) with book by Tony Award-nominee David Ives (All in the Timing, Venus in Fur).

Reviews

For the New York production

★★★★

‘superb’

Time Out New York

★★★★

‘Good enough to eat!’

New York Theatre Guide

 

‘The last Sondheim, cool and impossibly chic’

New York Times Critic’s Pick

 

‘Hearing new Sondheim is a thrill’

Variety

4 reviews

Suitability

Please note: This production contains haze, fire effects, strong language, sexual references and depictions of drug use, weapons and violence.

Video

Three people standing indoors, smiling and conversing. The person on the left has blonde hair, the middle person has short red hair, and the person on the right wears a beanie and glasses while holding a small dog. There are wooden walls in the background.
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First Week of Rehearsals

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First Week of Rehearsals

Gallery

Open Gallery Dialog: 14 images A woman and a man stand in a large room with wooden flooring. The woman, wearing a light blue robe and jeans, gestures while speaking. The man, dressed in a blue jacket and pants, looks at her. The background has furniture and decorations.
A woman and a man stand in a large room with wooden flooring. The woman, wearing a light blue robe and jeans, gestures while speaking. The man, dressed in a blue jacket and pants, looks at her. The background has furniture and decorations.
A woman and a man stand in a large room with wooden flooring. The woman, wearing a light blue robe and jeans, gestures while speaking. The man, dressed in a blue jacket and pants, looks at her. The background has furniture and decorations.
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Two people stand closely, both wearing sunglasses. The man in a white blazer has his arm around the woman in a casual outfit with a green purse. Behind them are clothing racks and design boards. The setting appears to be a rehearsal or studio. Three men stand in a room with wooden floors. The man in the center wears sunglasses and a white jacket. The one on the left has a green jacket, and the one on the right wears a blue jacket, looking surprised. A table with flowers is in the background. Two actors rehearsing a scene: one dressed as a bishop with a staff, sneakers, and robe, and the other seated, holding a script. A third actor stands beside them. A table set for a feast is in the background. A group of people rehearsing a play in a spacious room. A woman with long blonde hair smiles as a man in sunglasses and a white jacket kisses her hand. Others in the background practice various poses and movements. Two men are engaged in conversation in a casual setting. One man with glasses looks attentively at the other, who is listening with crossed arms. A table nearby holds a bottle, glasses, and snacks. The background shows a busy, blurred indoor space. A woman and man stand in the foreground of a rehearsal room, holding hands, and looking to their left. In the background, four people sit at a circular table with papers and drinks, observing attentively. Theatre props and equipment are visible. A man in a dark blue shirt holds a helmet and stands in a room with wood-paneled walls. Behind him, another man in a green sweater stands near chairs and a gray board. Various items hang on the wall. A woman in a white shirt holds a tall, golden decorative item with intricate designs, standing next to a large floral arrangement of pale-yellow and white flowers. She gazes forward with a slight smile. A man in a black polo shirt holds a small handheld gong and mallet in a spacious room. Another person in the background looks on. Musical instruments and a wooden floor are visible. A woman with long gray hair stands behind a lavishly decorated table. The table is adorned with vibrant flowers, fruits, and ornate candelabras. She holds a phone to her ear, looking intently ahead, amidst the elegant setting. A person with glasses and a green jacket appears to be joyfully dancing in a room. Behind them is a table with colorful flowers and candlesticks. A seated person in the background watches. A man in a black shirt, holding a pencil, gestures while sitting in a rehearsal space. He is surrounded by musicians playing piano and drums. Music stands and sheet music are visible, with a brick wall backdrop. A group of people stand around a lavishly set table, raising their glasses in a toast. They are dressed in a mix of formal and casual attire, with one person in regal robes. The table is adorned with flowers and candelabra.

Rehearsal Images

A minimalist illustration showing six people walking on a turquoise path. A man in white walks ahead alone, while a group of five people in colorful outfits follows behind. The background is a solid bright red.

Here We Are production appeal

Producing a new musical is a significant undertaking. A gift in support of Here We Are will ensure that our creative powerhouse stages a world-class, unforgettable production of Sondheim’s final work.

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Cast

Edward Baker-Duly photo portrait

Edward Baker-Duly

Ensemble / Understudy Leo Brink and Man

Tracie Bennett photo portrait

Tracie Bennett

Woman

Alastair Brookshaw photo portrait

Alastair Brookshaw

Ensemble / Understudy Bishop and Paul Zimmer

Jack Butterworth photo portrait

Jack Butterworth

A Visitor / Ensemble / Understudy Soldier

Chumisa Dornford-May photo portrait

Chumisa Dornford-May

Fritz

Jesse Tyler Ferguson photo portrait

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Paul Zimmer

Richard Fleeshman photo portrait

Richard Fleeshman

Soldier

Harry Hadden-Paton photo portrait

Harry Hadden-Paton

Bishop

Cameron Johnson photo portrait

Cameron Johnson

Colonel Martin

Rory Kinnear portrait photo

Rory Kinnear

Leo Brink

Jane Krakowski photo portrait

Jane Krakowski

Marianne Brink

Molly Lynch photo portrait

Molly Lynch

Ensemble / Understudy Marianne Brink and Fritz

Amira Matthews photo portrait

Amira Matthews

Ensemble / Understudy Claudia Bursik-Zimmer and Woman

Denid O'Hare photo portrait

Denis O’Hare

Man

Martha Plimpton photo portrait

Martha Plimpton

Claudia Bursik-Zimmer

Steven Serlin photo portrait

Steven Serlin

Ensemble / Understudy Raffael Santello Di Santicci and Colonel Martin

Paulo Szot photo portrait

Paulo Szot

Raffael Santello Di Santicci

Artistic team

Book

David Ives

Music and lyrics

Stephen Sondheim

Director

Joe Mantello

Set and Costume Designer

David Zinn

Choreographer

Sam Pinkleton

Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick

Additional Arrangements

Alexander Gemignani

UK Music Supervisor and Conductor

Nigel Lilley

Lighting Designer

Natasha Katz

Sound Designer

Tom Gibbons

Tom Gibbons

Wigs, Hair and Make-up Designers

Robert Pickens and Katie Gell

Casting Director

Bryony Jarvis-Taylor

Bryony Jarvis-Taylor

Associate Director

Lily Dyble

Associate Set Designer

Tim McMath

Associate Costume Designer

Rachael Ryan

Associate Choreographer

Billy Bustamante

Associate Conductor

Cat Beveridge

Cat Beveridge

Associate Lighting Designer

Craig Stelzenmuller

Associate Sound Designer

James Melling

Musicians

Conductor

Nigel Lilley

Associate Conductor/ Keyboard

Cat Beveridge

Cat Beveridge

Upright Bass

Marcus Pritchard

Kit / Percussion

Matt French

Trumpet

Angela Whelan

French Horn

Anna Douglass

Woodwind 1: Piccolo / Flute / Clarinet

James Mainwaring

Woodwind 2: Oboe / Cor Anglais

Maisie Ireland

Clarinet / Bass Clarinet / Alto Saxophone

Dan Czwartos

Woodwind 4: Bassoon

Lully Bathurst

Violin 1 (Leader)

Tom Pigott-Smith

Violin 2

Naoko Keatley

Viola

Tina Jacobs-Lim

Cello

Dominique Pecheur

Booking information

Please note: Jane Krakowski will not be performing on the following dates:
Mon 9 June at 7:30pm, Tue 10 June at 7:30pm, Wed 11 June at 2:15pm, Wed 11 June at 7:30pm.

Ticket prices

Monday – Thursday evenings and matinee:
£25, £49, £66, £86, £110

Friday – Saturday evenings and matinee:
£30, £49, £66, £86, £110

Previews 23 – 28 April:
£20, £35, £49, £64, £79

Prices may change according to demand

For concessions and discounts, see Ways to save

Early evening performances

Please note the 6.30pm start time on the following performances: Thur 29 May, Tue 3 Jun, Thur 5 Jun and Tue 24 Jun.

Ticketing FAQs

Fees: We charge no extra booking fees.
Payment types: We accept Amex, Mastercard & Visa.
Ticket delivery: We send mobile tickets up to 7 days before the performance. These can be saved to the wallet on your phone.
Ticket exchanges: You can request to exchange some or all of your tickets in the Account section of this website, up to 24hrs before the performance. A £2 per ticket fee applies.

Visit our full Ticketing FAQs if you need more information on how to book, ticket exchanges and more.

What's on guide

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Assisted performances

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No Chilled performance available.

No Dementia-friendly performances available.

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The interpreter for the BSL performance is Rachael Merry.

Audio-described performances are preceded by a Touch Tour, 90 minutes before the performance start time. Call the Access line on 020 7452 3961 to book Touch Tours.

The Audio describers are Eleanor Margolies and Veronika Hyks.

We have an allocation of tickets held for members of our Access scheme and if any of the assisted performances above are shown as “Sold Out”, tickets may still be available: Please log in to your account to view all available tickets, or call Box Office on 020 7452 3961

Smart caption glasses

Are planned to be available for performances of Here We Are from 7.30pm, Wednesday 14 May 2025.

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