Standing at the Sky's Edge Tickets
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.
Assisted performances
Thursday 23rd May, 7:30pm – BSL
Saturday 22nd June, 2:30pm – BSL
Saturday 13th July, 2:30pm - Captioned
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
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 London's Gillian Lynne Theatre.
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 £15.
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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