Watch Samuel Jordan perform “Midnight Train” from ‘Standing at the Sky’s Edge’ in the West End
Chris Bush’s musical heads to the Gillian Lynne Theatre next month and follows the lives of three families living on Sheffield’s Park Hill Estate over 60 years.
Take a trip to Sheffield’s Park Hill Estate as West End performer Samuel Jordan sings “Midnight Train” from Olivier Award-winning production Standing at the Sky’s Edge, which transfers to the Gillian Lynne Theatre next month.
Chris Bush’s musical is set over 60 years and brings together the lives of three families living in the same Sheffield flat across different decades. The production is directed by Sheffield Theatres’ artistic director Robert Hastie and features songs by Sheffield’s homegrown singer-songwriter Richard Hawley.
Alongside Jordan, Baker Mukasa (The Comedy of Errors), Alastair Natkiel (Line of Duty), and Rachael Wooding (Pretty Woman: The Musical) will reprise their roles.
Joining the cast are Elizabeth Ayodele (Small Island), Joel Harper-Jackson (Cock), Sharlene Hector (A Strange Loop), Mel Lowe (Orlando), Laura Pitt-Pulford (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers), and Lauryn Redding (Bloody Elle).
Watch the performance here:
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Photo credit: Samuel Jordan and Elizabeth Ayodele in cast images for Standing at the Sky's Edge. (Photo by Steve Gullick)
Frequently asked questions
What is Standing at the Sky's Edge about?
Poppy wants to escape her old life in London. Joy and Jimmy want to spend the rest of their lives together. Rose and Harry want the life they’ve been promised. Discover the power of community in Chris Bush's love letter to Sheffield. Find out more about Standing at the Sky's Edge tickets on London Theatre.
Where is Standing at the Sky's Edge playing?
Standing at the Sky's Edge is playing at Gillian Lynne Theatre. The theatre is located at 166 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PW.
How long is Standing at the Sky's Edge ?
The running time of Standing at the Sky's Edge is 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
What's the age requirement for Standing at the Sky's Edge ?
The recommended age for Standing at the Sky's Edge is 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..
How do you book tickets for Standing at the Sky's Edge ?
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