Standing at the Sky’s Edge London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (66)
See it if You want to see a powerful and amazing show
Don't see it if Any thing new
See it if you want to see a new musical that is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Clever and engaging book, with an excellent and enchanting score
Don't see it if No reason
See it if you want to be moved and can appreciate the talented cast and genius writing. such a clever concept and so well told
Don't see it if nothing. EVERYONE needs to see this. so deserving of the Olivier
See it if You want a wonderful show, with great performances and music, and a great story.
Don't see it if You like a more traditional musical. This is quite edgy and unique.
See it if you want to see a MUSICAL AND A PLAY.
Don't see it if You want a musical musical...yanno?
See it if Incredible performances across the board, brilliant music and a weighty story make this one to watch out for.
Don't see it if Technically a jukebox musical, but other than that not much else to say.
See it if You love shows with a strong, meaningful story and ensemble performances.
Don't see it if You want a show with big glitzy musical numbers. This show is very moving and the music can be melancholic at times.
See it if Gorgeous staging, choreography, design and performances. The music is stunning and overall the show incredibly moving.
Don't see it if Some clunky structural things, but forgivable given the rest of it.
Critic Reviews (7)
“Not only is ‘Standing at the Sky's Edge’ a reflection of the idiosyncrasies of Sheffield's class dynamics and political strife, it is a poignant examination of culture in the broadest sociological sense.”
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“One of the pleasing things about the show is that anyone can helm a song, and strong voices pop out all over...This is a democratic, demotic work where the cast and Ben Stones’ set seem to be in direct conversation with the audience and the auditorium. Smashing.”
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“There is unabashed sentimentality in the intersecting storylines. Characters stay thinly drawn but we start to care what happens to them until we are rapt, weeping, with bated breath...Just one word of advice for the willing: take tissues.”
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“Occasionally the action is amped up artificially...but you’d need a heart of stone not to be moved by this generous portrait of humanity: a true homegrown triumph.”
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“Everything is delivered with wall-shaking vigour by a cracking ensemble cast: a triumphant tribute to all the unacknowledged battles fought and dreams pursued, all the tiny miracles of the everyday.”
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“ ‘Standing At The Sky’s Edge’ connects with an audience in a way shows can only dream of achieving and very few manage. This is a show with a lot of heart that manages to be both heart-warming and heart-breaking”
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“It’s just a shame that the musical and narrative highs are so front-loaded...our thrills diminish, things turning out to be okay, but not quite as good as we had hoped when we first took possession of our homes for the evening.”
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