Here We Are tickets
About Here We Are
For the last time ever, audiences get to experience the magic of a brand new Stephen Sondheim musical with his posthumously produced show, Here We Are. Book Here We Are tickets on TodayTix.
★★★★ “Sondheim’s last musical is utterly absorbing” The Times
★★★★ “Superbly delivered by a terrific cast” Financial Times
★★★★ “Demands to be seen” The Telegraph
★★★★ “Mystifying and magical” WhatsOnStage
Don't miss the UK premiere of this surrealist musical, which has a star-studded cast including Tony winners Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Take Me Out), Jane Krakowski (She Loves Me), and Paulo Szot (& Juliet).
This absurd musical tells the story of the wealthy couple Leo and Marianne Brink. They take their equally wealthy friends out for a high-end meal. However, it quickly becomes clear this isn't your typical meal. Act One is based on Spanish filmmaker Luis Buñuel's 1972 film, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, which tells of a group of friends who continually fail to eat at a dinner party. Act Two is based on another Buñuel project, this one the 1962 film, The Exterminating Angel, in which the friends are unable to leave the dinner.
For assisted performances and people with access requirements, please book directly through the National Theatre.
Know before you go
Please note: Jane Krakowski will not be performing on the following dates: Mon 9 June, 7.30pm, Tues 10 June, 7.30pm, Wed 11 June, 2.15pm, Wed 11 June, 7.30pm.
Venue
Categories
Start date
23rd April, 2025
End date
28th June, 2025
Stars on stage
Rory Kinnear
Richard Fleeshman
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Tracie Bennett
Venue
Lyttelton Theatre
Directions
Location: National Theatre
Railway station: Waterloo
Bus numbers: (Waterloo Road) 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, RV1, X68
Night bus numbers: (Waterloo Road) 139, 176, 188, 243, 341, N1, N68, N76, N171, N343
Car park: National Theatre, Upper Ground (1min)
Directions from tube: (10mins) Follow signs for exits to the South Bank. This should lead you to an underground pedestrian passage called ‘Sutton Walk’ that emerges at the South Bank. Turn right and walk along the river Thames until you see the National Theatre.
More information about Here We Are
Here We Are is a musical that had its world premiere Off-Broadway in 2023 at The Shed. Much of the creative team on it's original performance are reprising their roles in this production, including direction by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello (WICKED, Assassins), lighting design by Natasha Katz (MJ the Musical), set and costume design by David Zinn (Once Upon a Mattress), choreography by Sam Pinkleton (Oh, Mary!), and sound design by Tom Gibbons (Opening Night).
The 4-star Time Out review said, "Here We Are is meticulously assembled—including by choreographer Sam Pinkleton, lighting designer Natasha Katz, and sound designer Tom Gibbons—as well as cleverly written and wonderfully performed."
The cast for Here We Are in London also includes Tracie Bennett and Denis O'Hare, who are Off-Broadway cast members reprising their roles. Richard Fleeshman, Harry Hadden-Paton, Cameron Johnson, Martha Plimpton, and Rory Kinnear are also part of the exceptional cast.
What to watch for
- Stephen Sondheim worked on this musical for almost a decade, leading up to his death in 2021.
- Here We Are has an exceptional set design that sets the tone for the piece—beginning with the clean white surfaces of Act One and the more adorned embellishments in the room during Act Two.
- The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, which inspired Act One, won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1973.
- The Vulture review drew parallels between Here We Are and Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd, saying, “The same seething consciousness of caste and cruelty that ripples through Sweeney forms the backbone of Here We Are.”
Frequently asked questions
What is Here We Are about?
For the last time ever, audiences get to experience the magic of a brand new Stephen Sondheim musical with his posthumously produced show, Here We Are. The musical is set at a surrealist dinner party and is inspired by two of Spanish filmmaker Luis Buñuel's films.
How do you get tickets for Here We Are?
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Which theatre is Here We Are at?
Here We Are is at London's Lyttelton Theatre, which is located at National Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX.
Who wrote Here We Are?
Stephen Sondheim wrote the musical and the book is by David Ives.
Who directed Here We Are?
Joe Mantello directs the show.
What songs are in Here We Are?
Of the many songs in the musical are Double Duet, Here We Are, and The Road 1.
Is Here We Are appropriate for kids?
There is no age guideline for Here We Are–but be aware it does include gunfire and discussions and scenes related to death.
Is Here We Are good?
Here We Are is a brand new surrealist musical that’s been in the works for over a decade. This final Sondheim musical boasts an excellent cast that includes Tony winners Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Take Me Out), Jane Krakowski (She Loves Me), and Paulo Szot (& Juliet).
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