London Theatre raves about Standing at the Sky’s Edge saying: “from aching heartbreakers through to the mighty title number, this soul-stirring musical is a total triumph.”
Winner of the 2023 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Standing at the Sky’s Edge is a kaleidoscopic portrait of life on an ever-changing estate, charting the highs and lows and loves and losses of three generations across six tumultuous decades on the iconic Park Hill estate.
In 1960, Rose and Harry are full of hope as they begin their exciting future in the newly constructed ‘streets in the sky’. Decades later, Liberian refugee Joy encounters the estate at its lowest ebb, but finds love with local boy Jimmy. In 2015, middle-class Poppy moves in to the fashionable redeveloped block, in search of a fresh start.
With award-winning music by legendary singer-songwriter Richard Hawley and a beautiful, hilarious and gut-wrenching book by Chris Bush, don’t miss your chance to experience this ‘deeply moving and monumental musical’ (Daily Telegraph) – performances must end 3 August.
2hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
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.
8th February, 2024
3rd August, 2024
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.
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
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.
Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.
We are a member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers (STAR) and operate within the code of practice STAR sets down for its members.