★★★★★ 'This poignant, uplifting play is just what we need right now' The Arts Desk

★★★★ 'This is a beautifully wistful play, full of charm and kindness by the bucketload' WhatsOnStage

★★★★  ‘A bittersweet, elegantly crafted story that entices with warmth, humour, emotional truths and universal themes’ The Stage

★★★★ 'Led by the cast’s wonderful performances, this production allows the beauty and tenderness in Wells’s play to soar.' The Upcoming

'A bittersweet gem that sends you out with recharged faith in human nature’ Daily Express

Kilnsea, East Yorkshire. Angie and Lauren are closing up the café for another winter; the birds have gone south and taken the tourists with them. The last visitor is Dennis, stopping by for his pasty and beans. But there’s another arrival – one that’s unforeseen and life changing for them all.

Tom Wells’ beautifully tender new play explores nature’s influence on love, friendship and family - the belief that anyone who’s lost can be found, even in the remotest of places.

Originally from Kilnsea, Tom’s credits include The Kitchen Sink (Bush Theatre) and Ghosting (Royal Court). Wells’ Folk (Birmingham Rep), The Kitchen Sink (Hull Truck) and About a Goth (Paines Plough / Play Pie and a Pint) were all directed by Tessa Walker. Big Big Sky will be their fourth collaboration.

Starring Jennifer Daley (Sing Yer Heart Out For The Lads, Chichester Festival Theatre), Matt Sutton (The House They Grew Up In, Headlong), Sam Newton (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, West End) and Jessica Jolleys (Jack and the Beanstalk, Theatr Clwyd).

Our promise to you

In the event of Big Big Sky being postponed, you can choose between a full refund or credit to be used for any show at Hampstead.

Regardless of changes to government advice on social distancing, Big Big Sky will remain as originally sold, with no seating capacity increase and social distancing measures in place.

Hampstead Theatre is delighted to open Big Big Sky following Government advice. As always, our audience, company and staff are our top priority. For more information about how we’re keeping you safe, please click here. 

We present entertaining and original theatre, and we want you to have the best experience possible. We understand that, as part of this, some audience members may appreciate additional guidance on the content of our plays. Click here for more information.