About the show
A new musical set in an English seafaring town, featuring songs by Sting and inspired by his own life as a boy.
... Read moreLife in the English seafaring town of Wallsend has always revolved around the local shipyard, where the hardworking men of this close-knit community construct magnificent vessels with pride. But Gideon Fletcher dreams of a different future. He sets out to travel the world, leaving his life–and his love–behind. When Gideon returns home fourteen years later, he finds the shipyard’s future in grave danger and his childhood sweetheart engaged to someone else.
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See it if You love Sting and his work. I wish this show hadn't closed!
Don't see it if You don't like musicals written by rockstars
See it if you love Sting, you loved Billy Elliot, you love a working class British show, you have a high tolerance for bar scenes and haunting music.
Don't see it if you hate beautiful music, you've already seen too many bar scenes, you can't stand intensely British things.
See it if you're a Sting fan, or an Anglophile, you like the thought of men dancing with flaming, sparking welding tools - or just want to be moved
Don't see it if you're not a fan of Sting tunes, you want it all happy and peppy
See it if you possibly can. I cannot understand why this closed. I think it is one of the best musicals of recent seasons.
Don't see it if you might not be able to find it, but if you do, GO!
See it if you appreciate an artist pouring all of his passion into a musical and inspiring an awesome cast to do the same.
Don't see it if you don't care for Sting's music.
See it if you love: really good music, dancing, and an original story. Sting's music is amazing!
Don't see it if you have no interest in the problems of the English working class in the 1980s.
See it if you want a heartbreaking story with pitch-perfect performances. The music by Sting will stay with you forever
Don't see it if You don't want to cry or need a flashier production
See it if You want to see a new musical, while about an odd topic, had wonderful music and a moving story. The set was very impressive.
Don't see it if You are not a fan of Sting's music.
See it if you want to hear a fantastic score delivered by a fantastic group of actors
Don't see it if you don't like sting's style of music
See it if you are a fan of Sting's music or like shows that will tug at your heartstrings. The storyline will move you to tears.
Don't see it if closed already, but it was honestly the best show I've ever seen (and I've seen Hamilton and DEH).
See it if you want to see an intelligent, original musical, with a great score by Sting; unfortunately was underrated during its all too short run
Don't see it if you are not a fan of smart, serious musicals, or only want to see things with happy endings and tons of laughs.
See it if you like great stories that are not really flashy.
Don't see it if if you are looking for fluffy.
See it if You enjoy the stylings of Sting. The music was very clearly written by him upon listening to it (which I loved). Such a wonderful show.
Don't see it if You don't, in fact, like Sting. The show is roughly based on his life and his style is sprinkled throughout. Give it a chance anyways.
See it if You Love Sting...you liked, the full Monty or Billy Elliott Similar with regards to working class of England.
Don't see it if Don't like Sting. He wrote all music and story is based on his life
See it if you like stories of how people have to fight for certain rights/things. The music by Sting was quite good.
Don't see it if n/a
See it if you enjoy shows with original music. Or if you are a fan of Sting and his music.
Don't see it if you are looking for an old school musical with lots of dance numbers.
See it if Very good acting and singing.
Don't see it if The story was superimposed on the music
See it if Show was a bit plodding. Story was familiar, did not bring out any particular characters. Story of the decline of another industry.
Don't see it if You want something bright and cheerful, you want to come out humming a happy tune
See it if a straightforward, prodigal-son-comes home story appeals to you.
Don't see it if you want your show to break new ground; this doesn't. But the music, direction, and performances were all standouts. Very worthwhile show.
See it if you like an interesting story with great music. Even if you're not a fan of Sting, there's a lot to enjoy.
Don't see it if you dislike traditional musicals. No real surprises in this.
See it if if you like Sting (I saw him in the show which was a bonus); if you enjoy a moving story, English working class themes & poignant characters
Don't see it if if you don't like Sting. If you are looking for action, light-hearted stories with happy endings.
See it if You want to see a solid first musical by Sting with a simple, yet interesting, story setting (and it goes on tour)
Don't see it if You want a modern, unique storyline, or a Sting concert. It really is a musical!
See it if You are interested in revolutionary, but modern-like stories about pursuing your dreams and your loves.
Don't see it if You are picky about scene work or choreography.
See it if You want something original and different from everything else out there. Sting's music is wonderful.
Don't see it if Time jumps confuse you.
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