Standing at the Sky's Edge by Chris Bush (English) Paperback Book

Description: Standing at the Sky's Edge by Chris Bush, Richard Hawley Chris Bush and Richard Hawleys musical, a history of modern Britain told through the stories of one Sheffield housing estate. Winner of the Best New Musical award at the 2023 Olivier Awards. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Hailed as the most exciting new British musical in years (WhatsOnStage), Standing at the Skys Edge was originally written as a love letter to Sheffield, charting the hopes and dreams of three generations over the course of six tumultuous decades, navigating universal themes of love, loss and survival.With irresistible songs by legendary singer-songwriter Richard Hawley and a beautiful, hilarious and gut-wrenching book by Chris Bush, Standing at the Skys Edge reveals the history of modern Britain through the stories of a landmark housing estate. It is a heartfelt exploration of the power of community and what it is we all call home.It was first performed at Sheffield Theatres in 2019, directed by Robert Hastie, before transferring to the National Theatre in 2023, and then the Gillian Lynne Theatre in Londons West End in 2024. It won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, the UK Theatre Award for Best Musical Production and the South Bank Sky Arts Award for Theatre.The best British musical in decades— Daily ExpressBrilliant... a soaring achievement... a tightly wrought tapestry of intergenerational harmony and conflict... a towering feat of contemporary musical theatre. It stands as a shining tribute to the combined power of both popular music and stage storytelling, and subsidised and commercial theatre. Unmissable— WhatsOnStageMagnificent... wonderful... possesses remarkable breadth and depth... a moving and resonant piece— The TimesA glorious love letter to Sheffield with a big, booming heart and astonishing sound... unstoppably winning, ineffably exuberant, extremely moving... take tissues— GuardianFresh and original, gripping and full of hope... a feisty gem of a show— Reviews HubUplifting and beguiling... a bold step forward for musical theatre... smashing— Evening StandardExhilarating and big-hearted... Bushs script is sparkily witty and affectionate, she interweaves the stories with great skill... A wonderfully generous, uplifting piece of theatre— Financial TimesBest Musical Production, UK Theatre AwardsBest New Musical, Olivier AwardsSouth Bank Sky Arts Award for Theatre Author Biography Chris Bush is a playwright, lyricist and theatre-maker.Her plays include: Robin Hood & the Christmas Heist written with Matt Winkworth (Rose Theatre, Kingston, 2024); an adaptation of Ibsens A Dolls House (Sheffield Theatres, 2024); Rock/Paper/Scissors (Sheffield Theatres, 2022); an adaptation of Charlotte Brontës Jane Eyre (Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, and New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme, 2022); (Not) the End of the World (SchaubÜhne, Berlin, 2021); Hungry (Paines Plough, 2021); Nine Lessons and Carols (Almeida Theatre, London, 2020); Faustus: That Damned Woman (Headlong, Lyric Hammersmith & Birmingham Rep, 2020); The Last Noël (Old Fire Station, Oxford, 2019); Standing at the Skys Edge, a musical with music and lyrics by Richard Hawley (Sheffield Theatres, 2019, revived 2022 and at the National Theatre in 2023, West End 2024); The Changing Room (National Theatre Connections, 2018); Steel (Sheffield Theatres, 2018); an adaptation of Pericles (National Theatre, London, 2018); The Assassination of Katie Hopkins, written with Matt Winkworth (Theatr Clwyd, 2018); What We Wished For and A Dream.Richard Hawley is a Sheffield-born singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer. He found success as a member of Britpop band Longpigs in the 1990s, was briefly a member of the band Pulp, and as a solo musician has released eight studio albums. He has been nominated for a Mercury prize twice and once for a Brit Award.He wrote the music and lyrics for the musical Standing at the Skys Edge, a collaboration with Chris Bush (Sheffield Theatres, 2019; revived 2022, and at the National Theatre in 2023; West End in 2024). It was based on his 2012 album of the same name. Review The best British musical in decades * Daily Express *Brilliant... a soaring achievement... a tightly wrought tapestry of intergenerational harmony and conflict... a towering feat of contemporary musical theatre. It stands as a shining tribute to the combined power of both popular music and stage storytelling, and subsidised and commercial theatre. Unmissable * WhatsOnStage *Magnificent... wonderful... possesses remarkable breadth and depth... a moving and resonant piece * The Times *A glorious love letter to Sheffield with a big, booming heart and astonishing sound... unstoppably winning, ineffably exuberant, extremely moving... take tissues * Guardian *Stunning... an instant classic... I was blown away by the emotional power of this show... its emotional ripples hit ten on the Richter scale, repeatedly... potent, gorgeous and unlike any big-ticket musical Ive seen before * Time Out *Uplifting and beguiling... a bold step forward for musical theatre... smashing * Evening Standard *Exhilarating and big-hearted... Bushs script is sparkily witty and affectionate, she interweaves the stories with great skill... A wonderfully generous, uplifting piece of theatre * Financial Times *A deeply moving, monumental musical that really matters... offers rare intellectual and emotional ambition... deserves to be a huge hit * Telegraph *Something special... it worked its tender magic on me * Sunday Times *Fresh and original, gripping and full of hope... a feisty gem of a show * Reviews Hub *A huge-hearted, stirring show... a salute to resilience and community. Its jubilant and defiant, with the emotional force of a juggernaut... it elevates the extraordinary in ordinary lives, while charting 60 years of social change... both tough and tender, it seizes your heart and squeezes it tight... theres a thrilling scope and elan to the way in which the writing embraces the personal and political and the sweep of recent history, taking in the realities at the sharp end of government policies, strikes, gentrification and class inequality – all of which has obvious enduring pertinence... a triumphant tribute to all the unacknowledged battles fought and dreams pursued, all the tiny miracles of the everyday * The Stage *A real tearjerker, rich in pathos * Independent *The perfect blend of power and heart... Praise be for this bittersweet musical love letter to the city of Sheffield that reaches far beyond South Yorkshire to encompass a haunting meditation on the universal idea of home * iNews *A tender yet powerful collage of Sheffields spiritual and political history... The way Chris Bush conjures a sense of time and place is astonishing. She evokes the stories effortlessly in all their unspeakable totality, warmth, and sentimentality * Broadway World *A sensational new British musical * Theatre Weekly *This is what a new musical should be. It feels fresh and contemporary, but with all the elements that make for classic musical theatre... youll laugh, youll cry, and youll be blown away... a show that bursts with spirit and energy. It leaves you feeling excited just to be at the theatre * Broadway Baby *Unique and utterly beguiling... The skys the limit for this total triumph of a British musical * London Theatre *Magnificent... heartbreaking and heart soaring in equal measure, towering over other West End musicals * British Theatre *An incredible achievement in modern musical theatre, Its a must see… Standing at the Skys Edge might just be the British musical of the decade * West End Best Friend * Details ISBN1839043253 Author Richard Hawley Publisher Nick Hern Books Edition Description West End edition Series NHB Modern Plays Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781839043253 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-02-22 Imprint Nick Hern Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9781839041471 Audience General UK Release Date 2024-02-22 Pages 120 Language English ISBN-10 1839043253 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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