Overview

Synopsis

Standing at the Sky’s Edge is a love letter to the northern English city of Sheffield and one of its oldest buildings: the Park Hill Estate. Here, we follow three timelines, all facing challenges of their own: from the 1960s to present day. The show weaves seamlessly from young couple Harry and Rose, to Liberian immigrants Joy, Grace, and George, to Poppy, a Londoner trying to escape a bad breakup; all residents of the same flat over six decades. With a fabulous score from Sheffield native Richard Hawley, and two 2023 Olivier Award wins, Standing at the Sky’s Edge is full of heart, humor, and love, asking the universal question: What is a home?

Show Information

Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2019
Genres
Drama
Settings
Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
Park Hill estate, Sheffield, 1960 – present day
Cast Size
large
Orchestra Size
Medium
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal For
Diverse Cast, Ensemble Cast, Large Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Child Characters

Guide Written By:

Mychele Lebrun

Mychele Lebrun

Canadian music theatre artist currently based in London, England.