Casting announced for Standing at the Sky's Edge West End Transfer
From Sheffield to the West End
Last updated 8th Jan 2024
The National Theatre and Various Productions have announced full casting for the West End transfer of Sheffield Theatres’ smash-hit production, Standing at the Sky’s Edge. It will make its West End premiere at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London from 8th February 2024.
Joining the previously announced cast are, Jonathan Andre (Macbeth, Shakespeare's Globe; The Lion King, Disney) playing the role of Max, Jonathon Bentley (From Here to Eternity, Aria Entertainment; MAMMA MIA!, Littlestar) playing the role of Gary, Mya Fox-Scott is making her professional debut, playing the role of Jenny, Rachael Louise Miller (Les Misérables, Cameron Mackintosh; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Bill Kenwright Productions) is reprising the role of Cathy, Adam Price (Privates on Parade, Michael Grandage Company; Hairspray, Stage Entertainment) is reprising the role of Charles.
Nicola Sloane (Backstairs Billy, Michael Grandage Company; London Road, National Theatre) is reprising the role of Vivienne, Lillie-Pearl Wildman (Sunset Boulevard, Jamie Lloyd Theatre Company; Cabaret; ATG/Underbelly) is playing the role of Justine, David McKechnie (Flowers for Mrs Harris, Riverside Studios; Stepping Out, Stephen Joseph Theatre) is reprising the role of Joe/Workman. They are joined by Monique Ashe-Palmer, Adam Colbeck-Dunn, Viquichele Cross, Jamie Doncaster, Caroline Fitzgerald, Jerome Lincoln, Sean McLevy and Karen Wilkinson.
The young company completing the cast are, Alayna Anderson, Luca Foster-Lejeune, Renee Hart, Eric Madgwick, Chioma Nduka, and Sam Stocks.
They are joining, Elizabeth Ayodele (Small Island, National Theatre; Steel Magnolias, Trafalgar Theatre Productions) playing the role of Joy, Joel Harper-Jackson (Cock, Elliot & Harper Productions; Kinky Boots, Adam Blanshay Productions) playing the role of Harry, Sharlene Hector (A Strange Loop, Trafalgar Theatre Productions/National Theatre; Hairspray, Adam Spiegal Productions/Fiery Angel) playing the role of Grace, Samuel Jordan (Masters of the Air, Apple TV; Sex Education, Netflix) reprising the role of Jimmy, Mel Lowe (Orlando, The Michael Grandage Company; A Billion Times I Love You, Homotopia/Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse).
Playing the role of Connie, Baker Mukasa (The Comedy of Errors, Royal Shakespeare Company; Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Stage Entertainment) reprising the role of George, Alastair Natkiel (Line of Duty, BBC; Strangers on a Train, Barbara Broccoli) reprising the role of Marcus, Laura Pitt-Pulford (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre; Emmerdale, ITV) playing the role of Poppy, Lauryn Redding (Bloody Elle, Rebel Productions/Royal Exchange) playing the role of Nikki and Rachael Wooding (Pretty Woman: The Musical, Ambassador Theatre Group Productions; We Will Rock You, Queen Theatrical Productions/Phil McIntyre/Tribeca Theatrical Productions) reprising the role of Rose.
First commissioned by Sheffield Theatres and Various Productions, Standing at the Sky’s Edge had its world premiere at the Crucible Theatre in 2019. Following a hugely successful, 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.
Further casting is yet to be announced, you can keep up to date and buy tickets by visiting the Standing at the Sky's Edge website.
Have a look at musicals coming this year:
Standing at the Sky's Edge
Where: Gillian Lynne Theatre, London When: Closes August 2024
Following their win at the 2023 Olivier Awards, Sheffield Theatre's production of Standing at the Sky's Edge will transfer to the West End in 2024. The musical tells three interweaving stories across time all set in the Park Hill estate in Sheffield alongside the music of Richard Hawley.
Hadestown
Where: Lyric Theatre, London. When: From 10th February 2024
After becoming a smash on Broadway, Hadestown is returning to London for its West End debut. The production was last seen on this side of the Atlantic back in 2018 when it ran at the National Theatre.
Cruel Intentions: The 90's Musical
Where: the Other Palace theatre. When: January 2024 till May 2024
Based on the film of the same name, the show started off in New York then transferred to the Edinburgh Fringe festival with a sold out run. Featuring all the best 90's music!
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Where: Peacock Theatre. When: 5th February.
The smash hit musical is back in the West End. Based on a true story, Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn't quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation!
Clueless The Musical
Where: Churchill Theatre Bromley. When: 12th February.
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Bonnie & Clyde
Where: UK and Ireland tour. When: From 22nd February 2024
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Starter For Ten
Where: Bristol Old Vic, Bristol. When: 29th February to 30th March 2024
Based on the David Nicholls' novel and the HBO/Playtone film adaptation, the musical Starter For Ten will be getting its world premiere in Bristol in 2024. This tale of love, class and growing up in the 1980s is set in Bristol against the backdrop of the legendary British quiz show University Challenge.
MJ The Musical
Where: Prince Edward Theatre, London. When: 6th March 2024
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Opening Night
Where: Gielgud Theatre. When: 6th March – 27th July.
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Sister Act
Where: Dominion Theatre. When: March 2024.
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Where: UK tour. When: From 30th April 2024
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Kiss Me, Kate
Where: The Barbican. When: 4th June till 14th September 2024.
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Burlesque The Musical
Where: Manchester Opera House. When: 13th June.
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Next To Normal
Where: Wyndham's Theatre. When: 18th June.
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Starlight Express
Where: Troubadour Wembley park When: June 2024.
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Hello Dolly!
Where: London Palladium. When: 6th July.
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Shrek The Musical
Where: Eventim Apollo. When: 19th July.
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A Chorus line
Where: Sadler's Wells Theatre. When: July 2024.
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The Devil wears Prada The Musical
Where: Dominion Theatre. When: October 2024.
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Where: Ambassadors Theatre When: October 2024 The foot-stomping new musical, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button will transfer to the West End's Ambassadors Theatre from Thursday 10th October 2024. The production captured hearts last year with its sold-out Southwark Playhouse run - winning Best Musical Theatre Production at the 2024 Off West End Awards.
Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Where: Eventim Apollo. When: 17th December.
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Shucked
Where: London (Venue TBC) When: 2024
The new comedy musical about corn that's taking Broadway by storm is set to cross the Atlantic in 2024. While most details are yet to be announced, we know that producer Cameron Mackintosh is set to have Shucked open in one of his West End theatres in 2024.
Bronco Billy The Musical
Where: Charing Cross Theatre. When: Jan 2024.
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Calendar Girls
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