Standing at the Sky's Edge Tickets
Standing at the Sky's Edge
About Standing at the Sky's Edge
As the dawn breaks over roof slates, you won’t want to miss the West End transfer of this new British musical. See this love letter to Sheffield and book Standing At The Sky’s Edge tickets on TodayTix.
London Theatre raves about Standing At The Sky’s Edge saying: “This soul-stirring Sheffield musical is a true homegrown triumph.”
Standing At The Sky’s Edge spans three generations, delving into the intertwined lives of occupants in a single Park Hill flat in Sheffield. Watch as these characters navigate the political upheavals of their era, which include Thatcherism, the steel industry's decline, gentrification, and the impact of Brexit.
1960 Rose and Harry start anew in the newly constructed "streets in the sky," chasing their dreams. Decades later, Jimmy and his wife Joy, a Liberian refugee, confront societal challenges while striving for happiness in Sheffield. The final story unfolds in the 2010s, as middle-class Poppy moves into the fashionable, redeveloped flat block.
Run time
2 hours 50 minutes (incl. interval)
Start date
February 8th, 2024
End date
August 3rd, 2024
Categories
Important information
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.
Venue
Gillian Lynne Theatre
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?
The Olivier Award-winning Standing At the Skys's Edge is an electrifying musical that weaves a tale of three families over several decades in a Sheffield housing estate. The show uses songs from Richard Hawley, set against the backdrop of social change.
Which theatre is Standing at the Sky's Edge at?
Standing at the Sky's Edge is at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, which is located in London, United Kingdom, WC2B 5PW.
What is the running time of Standing at the Sky's Edge ?
Standing at the Sky's Edge runs for 2 hours 50 minutes (incl. interval).
How much are tickets for Standing at the Sky's Edge ?
Standing at the Sky's Edge tickets start at £23.
How do you get tickets for Standing at the Sky's Edge ?
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