{"id":149922,"date":"2023-11-10T21:21:18","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T17:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/?p=149922"},"modified":"2023-11-10T22:44:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T18:44:58","slug":"cast-announcement-standing-at-the-skys-edge-west-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/cast-announcement-standing-at-the-skys-edge-west-end\/","title":{"rendered":"Standing at the Sky\u2019s Edge: Initial cast revealed for West End transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Standing at the Sky&#8217;s Edge&#8217;s preliminary cast has been revealed for its 2024 West End transfer at Gillian Lynne Theatre.<\/h2>\n<p>Standing at the Sky&#8217;s Edge has revealed its initial cast for the West End tranfer at  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/gillian-lynne-theatre-london\/\" a=\"\"> Gillian Lynne Theatre.<\/a> The show will begin its run from 8 February, 2024. <\/p>\n<h2>The cast and creatives<\/h2>\n<p>Standing at the Sky&#8217;s Edge&#8217;s cast has been revealed, and it comprises of a talented ensemble. <b>Elizabeth Ayodele<\/b> (Small Island) takes on the role of Joy, <b>Joel Harper-Jackson<\/b> (Cock) portrays Harry, <b>Sharlene Hector<\/b> (A Strange Loop) embodies Grace, <b>Mel Lowe<\/b> (Orlando) becomes Connie, <b>Laura Pitt-Pulford<\/b> (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) steps into the character of Poppy, and <b>Lauryn Redding<\/b> (Bloody Elle) portrays Nikki. Returning to reprise their roles are <b>Samuel Jordan<\/b> (Masters of the Air) as Jimmy, <b>Baker Mukasa<\/b> (The Comedy of Errors) as George, <b>Alastair Natkiel<\/b> (Line of Duty) as Marcus, and <b>Rachael Wooding<\/b> (Pretty Woman: The Musical) as Rose.<\/p>\n<p>The creative team includes a book by <b>Chris Bush<\/b> and music and lyrics composed by <b>Richard Hawley<\/b>. Earlier this year, the production received the <b>Olivier Award for Best New Musical<\/b>. Helmed by director <b>Robert Hastie<\/b>, the creative team also encompasses set and costume designer <b>Ben Stones<\/b>, choreographer <b>Lynne Page<\/b>, orchestrator, arranger, and original music supervisor <b>Tom Deering<\/b>, lighting designer <b>Mark Henderson<\/b>, sound designer <b>Bobby Aitken<\/b>, and wigs, hair, and makeup designer <b>Cynthia De La Rosa<\/b>. The casting direction is overseen by <b>Stuart Burt<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Get ready to immerse yourself in a captivating theatrical experience filled with enchanting performances, as Standing at the Sky&#8217;s Edge&#8217;s cast takes the West End stage. 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