Barney Norris

Review Roundup: Sting Stars In THE LAST SHIP
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 24, 2026

Rooted in his own childhood in the British shipbuilding town of Wallsend, The Last Ship tells the moving story of a community of shipbuilders in the North East of England, faced with the closure of their shipyard – the heart of their existence. Sting takes on the role of Jackie White, the shipyard's foreman whose health is failing just as his leadership is needed most. In this very personal show, the artist immerses the audience in the hometown he was desperate to escape, a world where love, loss, and hope intertwine.

Review: THE LAST SHIP, Starring Sting, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Gary Naylor - Sep 24, 2026

Plenty of heart in this full-throated condemnation of Mrs Thatcher's industrial policies, but great songs and a great set do not a musical make

THE RECKONING to Tour UK Ahead of Ukraine War Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

Dash Arts will tour THE RECKONING, a dramatization of witness testimonies from the war in Ukraine, to Belgrade Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and Arcola Theatre.

Full Cast Set For Sting’s THE LAST SHIP at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026

The West End cast of Sting's musical THE LAST SHIP has been announced, with Sting to perform throughout the run and Shaggy joining for two performances as The Wallsend Ferryman.

Shaggy to Reprise Role in THE LAST SHIP for Two Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026

Global reggae icon Shaggy is set to co-star with Sting in the reimagined 2026 adaptation of Sting's musical The Last Ship for just two nights at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Review: OUR PUBLIC HOUSE, Marylebone Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jul 2, 2026

Barney Norris's new play is raw slice of life based on extensive research in left behind towns

Video: Watch Sting and Shaggy Perform THE LAST SHIP on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2026

On Friday, Sting and Shaggy took the Good Morning America stage to perform a medley from Sting's musical The Last Ship. Watch the duo sing 'All This Time' and 'The Last Ship'.

Photos: Sting and Shaggy Perform for the Broadway Community to Celebrate THE LAST SHIP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2026

Sting and Shaggy performed on O&M’s rooftop to the Broadway community to celebrate their New York return of The Last Ship, beginning performances at the Met next week. See photos!

Video: Sting and Shaggy Perform Ahead of THE LAST SHIP at the Met
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

Sting and Shaggy performed on O&M’s rooftop to the Broadway community to celebrate their New York return of THE LAST SHIP, beginning performances at the Met next week. Check out the video here!

Sting Will Star in Reimagined THE LAST SHIP in the West End
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

Sting will star in a newly reimagined production of THE LAST SHIP at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, featuring a new book by Barney Norris, new songs, and direction by Leo Warner.

Photos: OUR PUBLIC HOUSE at Leeds Playhouse Ahead of UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

All new production photos have been released for Dash Arts' new show OUR PUBLIC HOUSE, which will open at Leeds Playhouse ahead of a UK tour. Check out the photos here!

Listen to New Remixes of STING's 'Desert Rose' From Bedouin, Zakes Bantwini, & Darque
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2026

Sting has shared the Desert Rose Reimagined EP, featuring 3 brand new Remixes and extended mixes of his chart-topping crossover anthem “Desert Rose.” Listen to them here.

Photos: Sting & Shaggy Get Ready for THE LAST SHIP at the Met
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 17, 2026

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Sting will star in a newly adapted version of his musical The Last Ship, which comes to the Metropolitan Opera House for nine performances, June 9–14, 2026. Check out photos as he and costar Shaggy pose on the iconic steps of the Met.

Video: Sting and Shaggy Perform THE LAST SHIP Medley on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2026

During Thursday's episode of The Tonight Show, Sting and Shaggy took the stage to perform a medley of 'All This Time' and 'The Last Ship' from the musical. Check it out here.

Dash Arts Reveals Full Cast for OUR PUBLIC HOUSE at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

Full casting has been announced for Dash Arts new play OUR PUBLIC HOUSE, which will open to press at Leeds Playhouse before travelling to Prescot, Coventry, Cornwall, Sheffield and finishing the tour at London's Marylebone Theatre. 

Photos: THE LAST SHIP Starring Sting Opens in Amsterdam
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

The Last Ship starring Sting opened in Amsterdam at the Royal Theatre Carré. Following this sold-out world premiere in Amsterdam, The Last Ship will next play Paris at La Seine Musicale. See photos from the opening here!

Photos: First Look at Sting in THE LAST SHIP in Amsterdam
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

You can now get a first look at The Last Ship starring Sting. The Royal Theatre Carré in Amsterdam will present the world premiere of the reimagined production.

Martha Loader Awarded the 2025 George Devine Award For THE TOWN
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

Ipswich playwright Martha Loader has been awarded the 2025 George Devine Award for her play The Town, which confronts how an act of societal transgression impacts the lives of those orbiting it.

Listen: Sting's The Last Ship (Expanded Edition) Arrives December 2025
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025

Sting's The Last Ship (Expanded Edition) features five new recordings and supports the upcoming international stage production. Listen now!

Broadway Streaming Guide: December 2025 - Where to Watch PERCY JACKSON, New KNIVES OUT & More
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, find out what to stream this December, including the new season of Percy Jackson & the Olympians, the third Knives Out movie, Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly, Season 5 of Emily and Paris, and more.