The production was named best new musical at the Olivier Awards.
Standing at the Sky's Edge tells the story of three families who live at the Park Hill council estate over 60 yearsSheffield-based musical Standing at the Sky's Edge will transfer to London's West End in February.
It was written by Chris Bush with music by Richard Hawley and opened at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre in 2019. Mr Hawley said: "In all honesty I never really thought this story would leave the inside of our minds but to see it blossom and grow from a heartfelt set of ideas exchanged in a Sheffield pub to sell out shows at the Crucible and National theatres every single night has been a very powerful experience.
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