About the show

The multi-award winning new musical STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE – winner of the 2023 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, UK Theatre Award for Best Musical Production and the South Bank Sky Arts Award – made its West End premiere at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 9 February 2024 and concluded its run on 3 August 2024.

Hailed as ‘the best British musical in decades’ (Daily Express), 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 over six tumultuous decades.

Set to the irresistible songs of legendary singer-songwriter Richard Hawley, with a beautiful, hilarious and gut-wrenching book by Chris Bush, this ‘deeply moving and monumental musical’ (Daily Telegraph) reveals the history of modern Britain through the stories of the landmark Park Hill estate, in a heartfelt exploration of the power of community and what it is we all call home.

‘An epic musical for the ages. Prepare to fall in love.’

Broadway World

“The greatest new British musical. It breaks my heart and fills my soul.”

daily express

“An instant classic. Unlike anything else in the West End.”

Time Out

“Magnificent. Moving and resonant.”

the times

‘Unmissable. A towering feat’

WhatsOnStage

“Exhilarating. A superb production.”

financial times

“A powerful tale of hope and survival.”

daily mail

‘Deeply moving and monumental’

Daily Telegraph

“Spine-tingling. Glorious.”

the guardian

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Lauryn Redding performs ‘Open Up Your Door’

Sam Jordan performs ‘Midnight Rain’

West End Trailer

“The best musical I’ve ever seen.”

Jools Holland

“Completely brilliant. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”

Jo Whiley

“Heart-breaking and life-affirming.”

Guy Garvey

“Do anything to get a ticket.”

Gaby Roslin

“The best musical with the best songs.”

Jarvis Cocker

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