Last Ship to dock at Leeds Grand Theatre

A critically acclaimed production will arrive at the Leeds Grand Theatre in May after receiving five-star reviews at its opening in Newcastle.
CAST AWAY: Members of the ensemble performed an outdoor show in Newcastle.CAST AWAY: Members of the ensemble performed an outdoor show in Newcastle.
CAST AWAY: Members of the ensemble performed an outdoor show in Newcastle.

The Last Ship features the music of former The Police frontman Sting and boasts a cast including Richard Fleeshman, Charlie Hardwick, Joe McGann and Frances McNamee.

The musical depicts the collective defiance of a community facing the demise of the shipbuilding industry, alongside a poignant romantic tale of childhood sweethearts and the adults they become.

The production will run for five nights from May 1 and ticket prices start at £19.