Casting announced for West End transfer of STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE

The West End cast of STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE. © Steve Gullick

The West End transfer of the multi-award winning production STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE announces its cast. The performances begin at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 8 February 2024.

Written as a love letter to Sheffield and the city’s iconic Park Hill Estate, the 2023 Oliver Award-winning ‘Best New Musical’ is directed by Sheffield Theatre’s Artistic Director, Robert Hastie. STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE also features songs by the legendary Sheffield singer-songwriter, Richard Hawley.

Revealing the history of modern Britain, through the stories of this iconic housing estate, STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE, is a heartfelt exploration of the power of community and what it is we all call home.

Joining the cast are, Elizabeth Ayodele (Small Island, National Theatre) as Joy, Joel Harper-Jackson (Cock, Elliot & Harper Productions) as Harry, Sharlene Hector (A Strange Loop, Trafalgar Theatre Productions/National Theatre) as Grace, Mel Lowe (Orlando, The Michael Grandage Company) as Connie, Laura Pitt-Pulford (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre) as Poppy and Lauryn Redding (Bloody Elle, Rebel Productions/Royal Exchange) as Nikki.

Returning to reprise their roles are Samuel Jordan (Sex Education, Netflix) as Jimmy, Baker Mukasa (The Comedy of Errors, Royal Shakespeare Company) as George, Alastair Natkiel (Line of Duty, BBC) as Marcus and Rachael Wooding (Pretty Woman: The Musical, Ambassador Theatre Group Productions) as Rose. Further casting will be announced.

Tickets for the musical are available from £20 at SkysEdgeMusical.com.  Assisted performances are available throughout the run.