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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 collage of standing figures in black, on a blue background, with the show title, Standing at the Sky's Edge, in white capital lettering, superimposed on them

Booking and details

From 8 February 2024
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The event location is

Gillian Lynne Theatre

166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW

The event duration is Approx 2 hour 50 mins including interval

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 – transfers to the West End following sold-out runs at the National Theatre and Sheffield Theatres.​

Hailed as ‘the most exciting new British musical in years’ (WhatsOnStage), Standing at the Sky’s Edge was originally written as a love letter to Sheffield, charting the hopes and dreams of three generations over the course of six tumultuous decades, navigating universal themes of love, loss and survival.

Directed by Sheffield Theatres’ Artistic Director Robert Hastie, with irresistible songs of legendary singer-songwriter Richard Hawley and a beautiful, hilarious and gut-wrenching book by Chris Bush, Standing at the Sky’s Edge reveals the history of modern Britain through the stories of the landmark housing estate – a heartfelt exploration of the power of community and what it is we all call home.

Reviews for the original National Theatre production

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.

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West End cast includes

Full West End cast to be announced

Production team includes

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

Music Supervisor, Arranger & Orchestrator

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

Casting Director

Stuart Burt CDG

Stuart Burt CDG

Ticket prices

Tuesday – Thursday performances (and Monday 12 Feb)
£20, £25, £35, £45, £59.50, £75, £79.50, £99.50, £125
Excluding 2 – 4 Apr, 9 – 11 Apr, 28 – 30 May and 30 Jul – 1 Aug

Friday – Sunday performances
And 2 – 4 Apr, 9 – 11 Apr, 28 – 30 May and 30 Jul – 1 Aug
£20, £29.50, £39.50, £49.50, £69.50, £85, £89.50, £125, £150

Groups rates

Groups of 10+ tickets
Monday – Thursday performances from 27 February 2024
Band A – £55
Excluding performances in the weeks beginning 1 Apriil, 8 April, 27 May, 22 July and 29 July
A maximum of 60 tickets per performance
Contact LW Groups at: groups@gillianlynnetheatre.co.uk

Accelerator rate 10+ tickets
Book and pay by 28 September 2023
Monday – Thursday performances from 27 February 2024
Band A – £49.50
Excluding performances in the weeks beginning  12 February, 19 February 1 Apriil, 8 April, 27 May, 22 July and 29 July
A maximum of 60 tickets per performance
Contact LW Groups at: groups@gillianlynnetheatre.co.uk

Schools rate

Groups of 10+ tickets
Monday – Thursday performances from 27 February 2024
Bands A-C for £25
A free teacher ticket is available for every 10 paid tickets ordered (11 tickets for the price of 10)
Excluding performances in the weeks beginning 1 Apriil, 8 April, 27 May, 22 July and 29 July
A maximum of 60 tickets per performance

Contact LW Groups at: groups@gillianlynnetheatre.co.uk

Assisted performances

BSL Interpreted performances:

Saturday 22 June at 2.30pm
Thursday 23 May at 7.30pm

Audio-Described performances:

Wednesday 13 March at 2.30pm
Saturday 13 April at 7.30pm

Captioned performances

Tuesday 26 March at 7:30pm
Saturday 13 July at 2.30pm

Access tickets are bookable via LW theatres only.

Please call the the Gillian Lynne Theatre Access booking line on 020 3925 2998 from 10am to 5:30pm Monday to Saturday.
Or email access@lwtheatres.co.uk and a member of their Box Office will get back to you as soon as possible.

Customers with Access requirements will be able to purchase a ticket in the price band of their choice, subject to availability.
One additional companion ticket will be made available at the same price paid by the customer with Access requirements, subject to availability. Any additional tickets required in the suitable area will be chargeable at the standard admission rate.