Southwark Playhouse released the official trailer for REDCLIFFE, Jordan Luke Gage's new musical based on the true story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold, depicting forbidden love and persecution in 18th-century Bristol.
In early 1753, two men – a footman named William Critchard and a sailor named Richard Arnold – were arrested and executed for ‘buggery’ in the Bristol suburb of Redcliffe. The story, recently uncovered through court documents in local archives, is an unusually detailed account of the prosecution of homosexuality in Britain, and forms the basis of a new musical fable.
New musical REDCLIFFE will receive its premiere production at Southwark Playhouse Borough from May 22 through July 4, 2026. Check out photos from inside rehearsal!
New video has been released of Jordan Luke Gage and Daniel Krikler performing “A Million Things I Know” from the new musical REDCLIFFE. The production, written by and starring Gage, is based on the true story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold in 18th-century Bristol. REDCLIFFE will run at Southwark Playhouse Borough from May 22 through July 4, 2026.
REDCLIFFE at Southwark Playhouse Borough announced weekly post-show Q&A sessions following Tuesday matinees, hosted by theatre podcast figures and industry voices, covering music, design, direction, and casting.
Southwark Playhouse will present REDCLIFFE starting May 22, featuring a full cast lineup. The production promises a compelling theatrical experience in London. Learn more here!
After eight sold-out workshop performances at The Other Palace, the new musical, Redcliffe, arrives at Southwark Playhouse. The show, written and performed by Jordan Luke Gage, tells the story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold, an “epic tale of forbidden love during the persecution people faced for hundreds of years.” Recently, we had the chance to speak with Gage about the show and its upcoming run at Southwark Playhouse. We discussed how his best friend got him into the world of theatre, what the creative process has been like for Redcliffe and what he hopes audiences will take away from the show.
Following eight workshop performances at The Other Palace in 2024, the new musical REDCLIFFE, written by Jordan Luke Gage, will run for a limited time, fully staged, at Southwark Playhouse Borough beginning May 2026.
Penned by Jordan Luke Gage, harmonized by Ben Tomalin, and directed by Bronagh Lagan, Redcliffe has unveiled its powerhouse cast for the upcoming public workshop performances on 29 - 31 May at The Other Palace Studio.
After a sold-out presentation of Act 1 as part of MTFestUK 2024, the new musical REDCLIFFE will return with public workshop performances that offer a first look at the full show from Wed 29 – Fri 31 May at The Other Palace Studio.
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This year, the festival will shine the spotlight on eight new musicals from 30 January to 11 February workshopped and presented in ‘sharing' sessions in both The Other Palace Studio and The Turbine Theatre. Learn more about the cast here!
The Other Palace & Turbine Theatre have announced that MTFestUK 2024 will be showcasing eight new musicals over a two week period, 30 January – 11 February, across both The Other Palace Studio and The Turbine Theatre. Learn more about the lineup here!
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