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Standing at the Sky's Edge Tickets

Q: Where is Standing at the Sky's Edge playing?

Standing at the Sky&#39;s Edge is playing at Gillian Lynne Theatre. The theatre is located at 166 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PW.

Q: How long is Standing at the Sky's Edge ?

The running time of Standing at the Sky&#39;s Edge is 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.

Q: What's the age requirement for Standing at the Sky's Edge ?

The recommended age for Standing at the Sky&#39;s Edge is 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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Product Shot of Standing at the Sky's Edge in London, with Elizabeth Ayodele as Joy and Samuel Jordan as Jimmy

About Standing at the Sky's Edge

The Olivier Award-winning musical Standing At The Sky’s Edge transfers to the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London’s West End. Book Standing At The Sky’s Edge tickets on London Theatre now.

Visit the 'streets in the sky' where the lives of people across three decades intertwine: Rose and Harry yearn for the promised new life they've been seeking; Joy and Jimmy envision spending their remaining days together; and Poppy aspires to start a fresh life away from her London past.

Featuring songs from Sheffield-born singer-songwriter Richard Hawley, Standing At The Sky’s Edge had its world premiere at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre in 2019 to rave reviews. The musical transferred to the National’s Olivier Theatre in 2023, where it was awarded Best New Musical and Best Original Score or New Orchestrations at the Olivier Awards. This highly anticipated new musical will play in London’s West End at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in 2024.

Robert Hastie directs Standing At The Sky’s Edge with a book by Chris Bush. Completing the creative team is set and costume designer Ben Stones, choreographer Lynne Page, music supervisor Tom Deering, lighting designer Mark Henderson, and sound designer Bobby Aitken.

Who is Richard Hawley?

Standing at the Sky’s Edge uses the songs of legendary Sheffield singer-songwriter Richard Hawley. Hawley's 2012 album, sharing the same name as the musical, was nominated for the 2012 Mercury Prize. The Pulp frontman and BRIT Award-nominated artist has collaborated with the likes of Manic Street Preachers, Elbow, and the Arctic Monkeys.

Tickets to Standing At The Sky’s Edge in London are available now. Book Standing At The Sky’s Edge tickets on London Theatre today.

Run time

2hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.

Start date

8th February, 2024

End date

3rd August, 2024

Venue

Gillian Lynne Theatre

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.

Production note

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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331 Reviews

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100

Clever, Delightful, Entertaining, Interesting, Thought Provoking

See it if You are interested in history as well as a good musical. It was sweet, moving and sad at times. Excellent acting and musical performance

Don’t see it if You want a "happy ever after" style musical

BroadwayBuddy27

31 Reviews | 1 Followers

Great Writing, Masterful, Relevant, Romantic, Thought-Provoking

See it if you want a true, raw story about a part of British history that can often get overlooked as time progresses.

Don’t see it if You need the music to continue the plot of the story. As a jukebox musical, the songs didn’t carry the story forward, but I didn’t mind.

M 4237

8 Reviews | 0 Followers

Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Entertaining, Heartbreaking

See it if You love a good love story and a bit of history! The stage was used dynamically and the cast were great at evoking emotion.

Don’t see it if You're looking for pure comedy. The storyline is powerful and touches on many prevalent and still relevant issues that exist today.

Grace 4235

2 Reviews | 0 Followers

Absorbing, Ambitious, Clever, Great Writing, Profound

See it if You like a consistent storyline, with impact, and emotion.

Don’t see it if You don't want to pay attention to the nuances of characters, or like light-hearted shows.

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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

166 Drury Lane, London, United Kingdom, WC2B 5PW

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Standing at the Sky's Edge about?

Poppy wants to escape her old life in London. Joy and Jimmy want to spend the rest of their lives together. Rose and Harry want the life they’ve been promised. Discover the power of community in Chris Bush's love letter to Sheffield. Find out more about Standing at the Sky's Edge tickets on London Theatre.

Where is Standing at the Sky's Edge playing?

Standing at the Sky's Edge is playing at Gillian Lynne Theatre. The theatre is located at 166 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PW.

How long is Standing at the Sky's Edge ?

The running time of Standing at the Sky's Edge is 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.

What's the age requirement for Standing at the Sky's Edge ?

The recommended age for Standing at the Sky's Edge is 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..