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Standing at the Sky's Edge

at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

Music and lyrics by Richard Hawley. Book by Chris Bush.
The National Theatre and Various Productions present the Sheffield Theatres Production

A young man in a white t-shirt is singing into a microphone, one arm outstretched. Behind him, other people are holding microphones on stands and singing.

Booking and details

8 February — 3 August 2024
This show has now ended
The event location is

Gillian Lynne Theatre

Gillian Lynne Theatre
166 Drury Lane
London WC2B 5PW

The multi-award winning new musical Standing at the Sky’s Edge – winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, UK Theatre Award for Best Musical Production, and the South Bank Sky Arts Award – tramnsferred to the West End, following sold-out runs at the National Theatre and Sheffield Theatres. ​

Hailed as ‘the greatest new British musical’ (Daily Express), Standing at the Sky’s Edge is a kaleidoscopic portrait of life on an ever-changing estate, charting the highs and lows and loves and losses of three generations over six tumultuous decades.

Set to the irresistible songs of legendary singer-songwriter Richard Hawley, with a beautiful, hilarious, and gut-wrenching book by Chris Bush, this ‘deeply moving and monumental musical’ (Daily Telegraph) reveals the history of modern Britain through the stories of the landmark Park Hill estate, in a heartfelt exploration of the power of community and what it is we all call home.

Performed 8 February — 3 August 2024 in the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Reviews for the West End

Video

Three women stand apart on a stage, each carrying a bag or packing box. A block of flats rises up behind them.
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Watch the trailer

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Interview with Lauryn Redding and Laura Pitt-Pulford

A man standing, singing into a microphone and playing an accoustic guitar. In teh background are warehouse style windows.
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Midnight Train

Performed by Samuel Jordan

A woman standing, singing into a microphone, partially lit by a spotlight from above.
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Open Up Your Door

Performed by Lauryn Redding

Gallery

Suitability

This show contains adult themes and strong language, including some scenes depicting physical violence, alcohol abuse and death. There are flashing lights, haze and loud sound effects.

West End cast

Young company:

Young Connie

Alayna Anderson

Young Jimmy

Luca Foster-Lejeune

Young Connie

Renée Hart

Young Jimmy

Eric Madgwick

Young Connie

Chioma Nduka

Young Jimmy

Sam Stocks

Musicians

Musical Director / Keys 1

Alex Beetschen

Alex Beetschen

Assistant Musical Director / Keys 2 / Guitar

Sam Hall

Sam Hall

Lead Guitars

Jon Gingell

Jon Gingell

Electric & Upright Bass

Phil Donnelly

Drum Kit & Percussion

Darren Beckett

Violin

Tina Jacobs-Lim

Violin / Viola

Rosie Tompsett

Cello

Gabriella Swallow

Production team

Music and Lyrics

Richard Hawley

Richard Hawley

Writer

Chris Bush

Chris Bush

Director

Robert Hastie

Robert Hastie

Set and Costume Designer

Ben Stones

Ben Stones

Choreographer

Lynne Page

Lynne Page

Orchestrator, Arranger and Originating Music Supervisor

Tom Deering

Tom Deering

Lighting Designer

Mark Henderson

Mark Henderson

Sound Designer

Bobby Aitken

Bobby Aitken

Wigs, Hair & Make-up Designer

Cynthia De La Rosa

Cynthia De La Rosa

Music Director and Associate Music Supervisor

Alex Beetschen

Alex Beetschen

Casting

Stuart Burt CDG

Stuart Burt CDG

Children's Casting

Chloe Blake

Chloe Blake

Associate / Resident Director

Elin Schofield

Elin Schofield

Associate / Resident Choreographer

Thomas Herron

Thomas Herron

Associate Costume Designer & Costume Supervisor

Sally Wilson

Sally Wilson

Associate Sound Designer

Jonas Roebuck

Sound Programming Associate / Music Mix Engineer

Nick Gilpin

Nick Gilpin

Consulting Music Supervisor

Katy Richardson

Katy Richardson

Assistant Music Director

Sam Hall

Sam Hall

Casting Assistant

Peter Noden

Dialect Coach

Shereen Ibrahim

Shereen Ibrahim

Dialect Coach

Michaela Kennen

Michaela Kennen

Wigs, Hair and Make-Up Supervisor

Keisha Banya

Props Supervisor

Marcus Hall Props

Fight Director

Kenan Ali

Kenan Ali

Orchestral Manager

Nicola Rossiter

 

 

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