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The Last Ship tickets

When a town loses everything, it finds its voice.

A man in a blue jumpsuit stands and sings on stage, holding a cap, with two seated women in the background during a theatrical performance.

A woman in a blue suit speaks passionately on stage, with three men in suits standing behind her against a dark background.

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A man in a dark coat stands on a raised platform, looking at a seated woman in casual clothes; they are on a dimly lit stage with metal bars and barrels in the background.

About The Last Ship

Acclaimed musical THE LAST SHIP, written, composed and starring international music icon Sting.

Inspired by Sting’s childhood in Wallsend in the United Kingdom, and drawing on his own musical roots, THE LAST SHIP tells the piercing story of a community facing the disappearance of their shipyard – the heart of their existence. In a world where past and future collide, themes such as loss, pride and connectedness echo.

“I literally grew up in the shadow of the yard,” Sting says. “I dreamed of escaping – and I succeeded. But later I realised I had to give something back. THE LAST SHIP is my tribute to the people and the place that shaped me.”

Playing the leading role of Jackie White on stage in this deeply personal show, Sting immerses us in a universe imbued with love and hope.

Sting’s music – from raw folk and rousing choirs to intimate ballads – forms the beating heart of the production. THE LAST SHIP is a true musical odyssey carried by powerful and moving melodies and lyrics with well-known songs such as “Island of Souls”, “All This Time” and “When We Dance” interwoven.

★★★★
"A stirring musical. Some of the most thrilling choral writing I've heard in a musical."
– The Guardian