Standing at the Sky's Edge
The multi-award winning new musical Standing at the Sky’s Edge – winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, UK Theatre Award for Best Musical Production, and the South Bank Sky Arts Award – transfers to the West End following sold-out runs at the National Theatre and Sheffield Theatres.
Hailed as ‘the most exciting new British musical in years’ (WhatsOnStage), Standing at the Sky’s Edge was originally written as a love letter to Sheffield, charting the hopes and dreams of three generations over the course of six tumultuous decades, navigating universal themes of love, loss and survival.
Directed by Sheffield Theatres’ Artistic Director Robert Hastie, with irresistible songs of legendary singer-songwriter Richard Hawley and a beautiful, hilarious and gut-wrenching book by Chris Bush, Standing at the Sky’s Edge reveals the history of modern Britain through the stories of the landmark housing estate – a heartfelt exploration of the power of community and what it is we all call home.
Assisted performances
Thursday 23rd May, 7:30pm – BSL
Saturday 22nd June, 2:30pm – BSL
Saturday 13th July, 2:30pm - Captioned
Important Information
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.Age Restrictions
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.Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances up until Sat 3rd August 2024.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
-
Tue
7.30pm
Wed
2.00pm
7.30pm
Thu
7.30pm
Fri
7.30pm
Sat
2.00pm
7.30pm
Sun
3.00pm
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Gillian Lynne Theatre Details
Bus routes: (High Holborn) 134, 242; (Kingsway) 1, 59, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, 243, 521, X68
Night buses: (High Holborn) 242, N68, N207; (Kingsway) 188, 243, N1, N91, N171
Nearest rail: King's Cross St Pancras
Tube lines: Piccadilly
Nearest tube: Covent Garden
Directions
from Covent Garden :
(5mins) Go right on Long Acre; turn left at Drury Lane and you’ll see the theatre 100 metres away on a corner.
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (1min)
In congestion zone?: Yes
Facilities at Gillian Lynne Theatre
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Gillian Lynne Theatre Location
Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.
Standing at the Sky's Edge
Gillian Lynne Theatre, London
Running until: Sat 3rd August 2024
Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl interval.