New musical REDCLIFFE to run at Southwark Playhouse in May 2026
Artwork: Harry Neal Creative / Photo credit: Mark Senior
Following eight sold out workshop performances at The Other Palace in 2024, new musical Redcliffe, written by Jordan Luke Gage (Bonnie & Clyde, Heathers, & Juliet) will run for a limited time, fully staged, at Southwark Playhouse Borough from 22 May - 4 July.
Also reprising his lead role as William, which previously captivated audiences during the workshop performances, Gage said": “It has been my greatest fulfilment creating Redcliffe and exploring the world of 18th century Bristol, a time that was beyond terrifying for men like me to exist in. To be able to tell this story, one which has never been told on the public stage, and to be able to hopefully move, uplift and change people, is beyond thrilling for me as both writer and actor.”
Set against the backdrop of 18th Century England, the new musical is based on the haunting true story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold in Redcliffe, Bristol and is an epic tale of forbidden love during the persecution people faced for hundreds of years.
William, a man from humble beginnings, is swept up in a hurricane of passion and danger when he meets Richard, a sailor visiting the town. This meeting forces both men to question everything they knew about the world and themselves.
With book, music, lyrics and starring Jordan Luke Gage, Redcliffe has been supported and developed by MTFestUK, The Other Palace and Bill Kenwright Limited.
Further casting will be announced in due course.
