Standing at the Sky’s Edge, our home-grown musical about the lives of Park Hill residents through the years, opened at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in the West End to stellar reviews.
‘unmissable’
‘an epic musical for the ages'
‘unlike anything else in the West End’
‘blazing, heartfelt and heartbreaking’
Written by Chris Bush, directed by Sheffield Theatres’ Artistic Director Robert Hastie and with music and lyrics by Richard Hawley, Standing at the Sky’s Edge has been hailed as ‘the greatest new British musical in years’ (Daily Express).
‘a love letter to life and love itself’
'prepare to be roused, angered, moved to tears and to ponder reflectively as you head home'
‘a profound love letter to life’
‘the British Musical of the decade’
A celebration of strength and solidarity across six decades, the production is a love letter to Sheffield and an ode to the iconic Park Hill Estate.
'this beautiful show breaks my heart and fills my soul'
'this homegrown musical triumph feels right at home in the West End'
'it is beautiful, and moving, and has real grit'
Standing At The Sky’s Edge stands out with its scope, energy, and heart.'
Standing at the Sky’s Edge won the Olivier award for Best New Musical in 2023, and has since received an honorary degree from Sheffield Hallam University in recognition of the show’s outstanding contribution to the creative industries, and has been the first production to receive the Made in Sheffield trademark, a mark traditionally related to Sheffield's steel and cutlery manufacturing industry.
