New Vic Theatre presents Big Big Sky by Tom Wells

The New Vic Theatre presents a rare revival of Big Big Sky by Tom Wells this July, marking only the second professional outing of this heartfelt and uplifting play from the award-winning playwright.

Masterfully interweaving humour with moments of poignancy, Big Big Sky is set in a seaside café in Kilnsea, East Yorkshire, in a community nestled on the edge of an ever-changing landscape. With delicate nuance and warmth, the play explores the lives of four interconnected characters as they navigate themes of love, grief, friendship and motherhood. A moving ode to the beauty of everyday life, the play paints a portrait of small-town community that is both intimately personal and universally relatable. Testament to the skill of Tom Well’s writing, Big Big Sky manages to combine a story about the complexities of life, with live country music, light-hearted humour and line dancing.

Cast

This new production will be imbued with wistful charm and features a talented ensemble of actors including: Sam Baker-Jones (HERE, Southwark Playhouse; Di Ray, HTM Television and The Walk in, ITV Studios) as Ed; Tanya-Loretta Dee (Ladies Down Under, New Vic Theatre; Things We Do for Love, The Old Laundry Theatre; EastEnders, BBC1) as Angie; Roxanne Morgan (Into The Woods Redgrave Theatre; Tiger Country, Tobacco Factory Theatre; As You Like It, Malcolm X Community Centre) as Lauren, and Simeon Truby (The Glee Club, New Vic Theatre; Wicked, Apollo Victoria & UK Tour; War Horse UK & South Africa Tour) as Dennis.

Creative

Bryn Holding                        Director
Anna Kelsey                          Designer
Daniella Beattie                   Lighting Designer
Jamie Lu                                Sound Designer
Patsy Browne-Hope             Movement Director
Anita Gilbert                           Vocal Coach
Lauryn Redding                     Musical Supervisor
Anji Carroll CDG                 Casting Associate
Polly Wain                            Staff Director

 Production Management

Martin Thompson                  Production Manager
Steve Hall                                  Company Stage Manager
Lisa Mellor                            Deputy Stage Manager
Jacob Anderson                    Assistant Stage Manager

How much are the tickets for Big Big Sky? 

Tickets are on sale now, priced from £15 to £42.  

Concessions: £2.00 off
Group Discounts: £2.00 off for ten or more
Under 16s Go Free
Under 26s Go Free

Note: Part of their 3 Plays Season Ticket. Book to see Big Big Sky, The Grand Babylon Hotel and Earth Angel at the same time and save up to £24 off your theatregoing this year. Season Tickets priced from £87. Speak to Box Office for more details.

How do I book tickets to watch Big Big Sky?

Tickets are now on sale and available from the Box Office, by calling 01782 717962 or visit the New Vic Theatre’s website here.

How long is the show for and what are the timings?

Big Big Sky will open at the New Vic Theatre on Saturday, 5 July and will run until Thursday,  24 July 2025 with evening shows at 7.30pm and Matinee at 2.15pm (on 12/07, 17/07, 19/07 and 24/07).

Where is New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?

New Vic Theatre
Etruria Road
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 0JG

The theatre has a large car park, with a £2.50 charge on show days. Only contactless card payment is currently accepted for parking charges.

The theatre café is open 10am to 3pm, Monday to Saturday – then from 5.30pm for pre-show meals.

Booking is required for pre-show meals 5.30pm onwards, via their booking system at this link.

About The New Vic Theatre

Founded in 1962, the New Vic is the producing theatre for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. With around eight major productions a year, its varied programme includes contemporary drama, new commissions, adaptations and classics. Recent productions have toured nationally and internationally, and have transferred to London and Manchester. The New Vic has developed extensive and award-winning community involvement. It works regionally, nationally and internationally through its education department and New Vic Borderlines, which aims to change the lives of the most disadvantaged members of the community. The New Vic is funded by Arts Council England, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council and Staffordshire County Council.

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Photo Credit: New Vic Theatre