Standing at the Sky's Edge Tickets
About Standing at the Sky's Edge
London Theatre raves about Standing at the Sky’s Edge saying: “from aching heartbreakers through to the mighty title number, this soul-stirring musical is a total triumph.”
Winner of the 2023 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, 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 across six tumultuous decades on the iconic Park Hill estate.
In 1960, Rose and Harry are full of hope as they begin their exciting future in the newly constructed ‘streets in the sky’. Decades later, Liberian refugee Joy encounters the estate at its lowest ebb, but finds love with local boy Jimmy. In 2015, middle-class Poppy moves in to the fashionable redeveloped block, in search of a fresh start.
With award-winning music by legendary singer-songwriter Richard Hawley and a beautiful, hilarious and gut-wrenching book by Chris Bush, don’t miss your chance to experience this ‘deeply moving and monumental musical’ (Daily Telegraph) – performances must end 3 August.
Run time
2hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
Start date
8th February, 2024
End date
3rd August, 2024
Categories
Age
Ages 12+. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium.
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Standing at the Sky's Edge cast and creative team
By: Chris Bush
Songs by: Richard Hawley
Director: Robert Hastie
Choreography: Lynne Page
Cast list: Elizabeth Ayodele (as Joy), Joel Harper-Jackson (as Harry), Sharlene Hector (as Grace), Mel Lowe (as Connie), Laura Pitt-Pulford (as Poppy), Lauryn Redding (as Nikki), Samuel Jordan (as Jimmy), Baker Mukasa (as George), Alastair Natkiel (as Marcus), Rachael Wooding (as Rose)
Design: Ben Stones
Costumes: Ben Stones
Lighting: Mark Henderson
Sound: Bobby Aitken
Other info: Orchestrations and arrangements by Tom Deering, makeup design by Cynthia De La Rosa
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: King's Cross St Pancras
Bus numbers: (High Holborn) 134, 242; (Kingsway) 1, 59, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, 243, 521, X68
Night bus numbers: (High Holborn) 242, N68, N207; (Kingsway) 188, 243, N1, N91, N171
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (1min)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Go right on Long Acre; turn left at Drury Lane and you’ll see the theatre 100 metres away on a corner.
More information about Standing at the Sky's Edge
Standing At The Sky’s Edge features songs from Sheffield-born Richard Hawley, including “As The Dawn Breaks,” “There’s A Storm A-Comin’,” and “Tonight The Streets Are Ours.” Robert Hastie directs with a book by Chris Bush, design by Ben Stones and choreography by Lynne Page, orchestrations by Tom Deering, lighting design by Mark Henderson, and sound design by Bobby Aitken.
The musical will transfer to the West End in 2024 after a world premiere in Sheffield in 2019 and a hugely successful limited engagement at the National Theatre in 2023. Standing At The Sky’s Edge won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical and Best Original Score or New Orchestrations.
What to Watch For
- The construction of Park Hill, a housing estate in Sheffield, took place between 1957 and 1961. It was granted Grade II listed building status in 1998, making it the largest listed building in Europe.
- The musical takes its name, Standing At The Sky’s Edge, from the title track of Richard Hawley’s seventh studio album.
- Ben Stones’ brutalist-inspired concrete set design includes a neon sign that reads, “I love you will u marry me”. These words were graffitied across a bridge linking two buildings on the Park Hill Estate and became an iconic permanent fixture.
Frequently asked questions
What is Standing at the Sky's Edge about?
Hailed as ‘the best British musical in decades’ (Daily Express), you won’t want to miss this multi award-winning sensation, now in its final weeks in the West End. Experience this ‘epic musical for the ages’ (Broadway World) – book Standing at the Sky’s Edge tickets on TodayTix.
Which theatre is Standing at the Sky's Edge at?
Standing at the Sky's Edge is at London's Gillian Lynne Theatre, which is located at 166 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PW.
What is the running time of Standing at the Sky's Edge ?
Standing at the Sky's Edge runs for 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
How much are tickets for Standing at the Sky's Edge ?
Standing at the Sky's Edge tickets start at £44.
What is the age recommendation for Standing at the Sky's Edge ?
Ages 12+. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium.
How do you get tickets for Standing at the Sky's Edge ?
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