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Sheffield Theatres’ production of Standing at the Sky’s Edge will transfer to London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre, with groups of ten or more qualifying for discounted tickets.
The show, which picked up Best New Musical at the 2023 Olivier Awards, will open in the West End on 8th February 2024 and is currently scheduled to run for six months until 3rd August 2024.
The National Theatre production is written as a love letter to Sheffield and the iconic Park Hill Estate. Recognised as a building of outstanding architectural merit and social interest, Park Hill comprises nearly 1,000 flats and is set on 32 acres. It is said to be Europe’s largest listed building.
It is directed by Sheffield Theatre’s artistic director Robert Hastie and is said to chart the hopes and dreams of three generations over the course of six decades.
Revealing the history of modern Britain through the stories of the housing estate, Standing at the Sky’s Edge is described as a heartfelt, touching and funny exploration of the power of community.
First commissioned by Sheffield Theatres and Various Productions, the musical had its world premiere at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre in 2019.
Following a sold-out run, it returned to the Crucible Theatre in December 2022, selling out again, before making its London premiere in the National Theatre’s Olivier theatre in early 2023 where it continued to sell out and receive standing ovations.
Casting is to be announced at a later date.
For more information about group tickets, GTOs can contact groups@gillianlynnetheatre.co.uk.
You can also find more details about the show at www.skysedgemusical.com.
