Here We Are
book by David Ives
music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
inspired by the films of Luis Buñuel
A Tom Kirdahy, Sue Wagner, John Johnson and The Stephen Sondheim Trust production
Co-produced with The National Theatre
In association with Thomas M. Neff, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw
Booking and details
Please note: Latecomers may not be admitted and there will be no readmittance once the show has started.
‘Joe Mantello’s breathtakingly chic production’
New York Times Critic’s Pick
It’s a perfect day for brunch.
Leo and Marianne Brink have found the ideal spot to take their friends. With great reviews, impeccable service and an extensive menu it seems like nothing could go wrong. But after a series of strange events interrupt their meal, they soon realise they’ve bitten off more than they can chew.
Stephen Sondheim’s (Into the Woods, Follies) ‘cool, and impossibly chic’ (New York Times Critic’s Pick) final work, Here We Are, is directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello (WICKED, Assassins) with book by Tony Award-nominee David Ives (All in the Timing, Venus in Fur).
Reviews
For the New York production
‘superb’
Time Out New York
‘Good enough to eat!’
New York Theatre Guide
‘The last Sondheim, cool and impossibly chic’
New York Times Critic’s Pick
‘Hearing new Sondheim is a thrill’
Variety
Suitability
Please note: This production contains haze, fire effects, strong language, sexual references and depictions of drug use, weapons and violence.
This production contains gun violence.
Gallery
Rehearsal Images
Here We Are production appeal
Producing a new musical is a significant undertaking. A gift in support of Here We Are will ensure that our creative powerhouse stages a world-class, unforgettable production of Sondheim’s final work.
Cast
Edward Baker-Duly
For the National Theatre: Here We Are and South Pacific
Tracie Bennett
For the National Theatre: Here We Are and Follies
Alastair Brookshaw
For the National Theatre: Here We Are
Jack Butterworth
For the National Theatre: Here We Are
Chumisa Dornford-May
For the National Theatre: Here We Are
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
For the National Theatre: Here We Are
Richard Fleeshman
For the National Theatre: Here We Are
Harry Hadden-Paton
For the National Theatre: Here We Are
Cameron Johnson
For the National Theatre: Here We Are
Rory Kinnear
For the National Theatre: Here We Are, Macbeth, The Threepenny Opera, Othello (2013), The Last of the Haussmans, Hamlet (2010), Burnt by the Sun, The Revenger’s Tragedy, Philistines, The Man of Mode and Southwark Fair
Jane Krakowski
For the National Theatre: Here We Are
Molly Lynch
For the National Theatre: Here We Are
Amira Matthews
For the National Theatre: Here We Are, The Witches and Up Next Gala
Denis O'Hare
For the National Theatre: Here We Are and Tartuffe, the Imposter
Martha Plimpton
For the National Theatre: Here We Are
Steven Serlin
For the National Theatre: Here We Are
Paulo Szot
For the National Theatre: Here We Are
Artistic team
Book
Music and Lyrics
Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim
For the National Theatre: Here We Are, Follies, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Candide, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park with George
Director
Set and Costume Designer
Choreographer
Orchestrations
Additional Arrangements
UK Music Supervisor and Conductor
Nigel Lilley
Nigel Lilley
For the National Theatre: Here We Are, The Witches (music supervision) and Follies (music direction)
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Tom Gibbons
Tom Gibbons
For the National Theatre: Here We Are, Dear England (2025 and 2023; also West End), Coriolanus, The Antipodes, Home, I’m Darling (also West End), People, Places and Things (also West End), Hedda Gabler, Sunset at The Villa Thalia and The Red Barn
Wigs, Hair and Make-up Designers
Robert Pickens and Katie Gell
Robert Pickens and Katie Gell
For the National Theatre: Here We Are
Casting
Bryony Jarvis-Taylor CDG
Bryony Jarvis-Taylor CDG
For the National Theatre: Here We Are, Dear England (2025, 2023 and in the West End), Ballet Shoes, Coriolanus, London Tide, Dear Octopus, Roald Dahl’s The Witches, The Odyssey, Dixon and Daughters, Romeo and Julie, Much Ado About Nothing, Trouble in Mind, Hex, After Life, Dick Whittington, The Visit, My Brilliant Friend and Peter Gynt
Dialect Coach
Caitlin Stegemoller
Caitlin Stegemoller
For the National Theatre: Here We Are and The Witches (as dialect consultant)
Associate Director
Associate Set Designer
Associate Costume Designer
Rachael Ryan
Rachael Ryan
For the National Theatre: Here We Are and Dear Octopus (as costume supervisor and deputy costume supervisor)
Associate Choreographer
Associate Conductor
Cat Beveridge
Cat Beveridge
For the National Theatre: Here We Are, The Witches (as musical director), Hex (as associate MD) and The Lehman Trilogy (as pianist; on tour and in the West End)
Associate Lighting Designer
Associate Sound Designer
Musicians
Conductor
Nigel Lilley
Nigel Lilley
For the National Theatre: Here We Are, The Witches (music supervision) and Follies (music direction)
Associate Conductor/ Keyboard
Cat Beveridge
Cat Beveridge
For the National Theatre: Here We Are, The Witches (as musical director), Hex (as associate MD) and The Lehman Trilogy (as pianist; on tour and in the West End)
Upright Bass
Marcus Pritchard
Marcus Pritchard
Kit / Percussion
Matt French
Matt French
Trumpet
Angela Whelan
Angela Whelan
French Horn
Anna Douglass
Anna Douglass
Woodwind 1: Piccolo / Flute / Clarinet
James Mainwaring
James Mainwaring
Woodwind 2: Oboe / Cor Anglais
Maisie Ireland
Maisie Ireland
Clarinet / Bass Clarinet / Alto Saxophone
Dan Czwartos
Dan Czwartos
Woodwind 4: Bassoon
Lully Bathurst
Lully Bathurst
Violin 1 (Leader)
Tom Pigott-Smith
Tom Pigott-Smith
Violin 2
Naoko Keatley
Naoko Keatley
Viola
Tina Jacobs-Lim
Tina Jacobs-Lim
Cello
Dominique Pecheur
Dominique Pecheur
Booking information
Please note: Jane Krakowski will not be performing on the following dates:
Mon 9 June at 7:30pm, Tue 10 June at 7:30pm, Wed 11 June at 2:15pm, Wed 11 June at 7:30pm.
Ticket prices
Monday – Thursday evenings and matinee:
£25, £49, £66, £86, £110
Friday – Saturday evenings and matinee:
£30, £49, £66, £86, £110
Previews 23 – 28 April:
£20, £35, £49, £64, £79
Prices may change according to demand
For concessions and discounts, see Ways to save
Early evening performances
Please note the 6.30pm start time on the following performances: Thur 29 May, Tue 3 Jun, Thur 5 Jun and Tue 24 Jun.
Ticketing FAQs
Fees: We charge no extra booking fees.
Payment types: We accept Amex, MasterCard & Visa.
Ticket delivery: We send mobile tickets 7 days before the performance. These can be saved to the wallet on your phone.
Ticket exchanges: You can request to exchange some or all of your tickets in the Account section of this website, up to 24hrs before the performance. A fee of £4 per performance returned online applies.
Visit our full Ticketing FAQs if you need more information on how to book, ticket exchanges and more.
What's on guide
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What’s on Jan – Dec 2025
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Assisted performances
Captioned
BSL Interpreted
Audio described
No Chilled performance available.
No Dementia-friendly performances available.
Relaxed performance
The interpreter for the BSL performance is Rachael Merry.
Audio-described performances are preceded by a Touch Tour, 90 minutes before the performance start time. Call the Access line on 020 7452 3961 to book Touch Tours.
The Audio describers are Eleanor Margolies and Veronika Hyks.
We have an allocation of tickets held for members of our Access scheme and if any of the assisted performances above are shown as “Sold Out”, tickets may still be available: Please log in to your account to view all available tickets, or call Box Office on 020 7452 3961
Smart caption glasses
Are planned to be available for performances of Here We Are from 7.30pm, Wednesday 14 May 2025.
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