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Sting stars in the stirring, emotional musical inspired by his own childhood.

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The Last Ship in London

This inspiring, heartwarming story about a shipyard on the brink of closure comes from 17-time Grammy Award winning artist Sting, who stars in this musical inspired by true events in the North East of England.

Why you should see The Last Ship

It features a soundtrack of beloved songs by Sting, including Island of Souls, All This Time, and When We Dance, which blend rock, jazz, folk, and traditional sea shanties.
It stars Sting himself, playing a role inspired by his father and the community of shipwrights he grew up around.
The Last Ship is a powerful, heartwarming story about the strength of a community that comes together as the world around them changes.

What is The Last Ship about?

The Last Ship, developed by Sting in 2011 and inspired by his 1991 album The Soul Cages, is based on his childhood in the British shipbuilding town of Wallsend, the closure of the Swan Hunter shipyard, and his own father. It tells the moving story of a community of shipbuilders in the North East of England. Gideon Fletcher returns to his hometown years after leaving to find his former sweetheart engaged and the shipyard facing closure. In an act of defiance, the unemployed shipwrights decide to build one last ship. Sting plays Jackie White, the shipyard's foreman whose health is failing just as his leadership is needed most.

This new staging, produced by Karl Sydow, features a new book by acclaimed writer Barney Norris and is directed by Leo Warner. This fully staged, large-scale production featuring a company of over 50 will include brand new songs, alongside beloved songs by Sting such as Island of Souls, All This Time, and When We Dance, all developed for the musical and blending rock, jazz, folk, and traditional sea shanties. Don't miss your chance to see 17-time Grammy Award winning artist Sting onstage in the musical he has lovingly developed and taken around the world, which he describes as “my tribute to the people and the place that shaped me”. It's a powerful, heartwarming story about pride, loss, and the strength of community.

Book now and experience the thrilling music of Sting in a musical with deeply personal roots.

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The Last Ship Ticket Information

Booking until:

Saturday, 3 October 2026
Running time:

2hr 50min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Age restrictions
Ages 12+.
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The Last Ship reviews

4.7 out of 5 53 reviews

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All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing The Last Ship.

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Wonderful final performance!

Wonderful stage setting, music, singing, and story. Especially the female leads and supporting actresses.

F Reviewed on 04 October 2026 by Frank
United States Of America

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Interesting take on decline of shipbuilding on Tyneside

Brilliant overall production although not entirely my taste. If I had been more familiar with songs I may have enjoyed more. Acting and singing / music excellent for this type of show.

J Reviewed on 04 October 2026 by John
United Kingdom

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Quality songs and vocals

The setting of this musical is poignant and demonstrates the struggles of a waning shipbuilding industry up North. The lyrics and vocals are excellent and the cast all well chosen. Of course, being able to see and hear Sting makes this even more worthwhile!

B Reviewed on 03 October 2026 by Bernard
United Kingdom

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Wow what a great show

J Reviewed on 03 October 2026 by John
United Kingdom

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Impressive and Powerful

Powerful sets and music. Story was a bit disjointed with some clunking cliches and stereotypes (Thatcher and shop steward characters)

E Reviewed on 03 October 2026 by Eddie
United Kingdom

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Sting gets better with the age

This is the fourth time I watch the show. First one back in 2014 in NY, and the last three ones in Paris, Amsterdam and London. Fantastic show, very emotional and all the actors are very professional. Highly recommended.

J Reviewed on 03 October 2026 by Juan Manuel
Spain

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Excellent show. Rousing story with a great cast

If you get a chance to see ‘The Ship’ then it is well worth it. It reminded me of Les Miserables in that there was a story and some strong characters. Great to see Sting but the rest of the cast were just as good. Seats were in the Grand Circle row b and were excellent.

J Reviewed on 02 October 2026 by Jane
United Kingdom

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Moving

Sting is a master lyricist and he’s weaved a story with many layers and viewpoints. Interlinked with songs that feel old and new, superbly sung by a fabulous cast. It feels like a passion project and that’s what you feel as the story reaches its climax! I loved it.

R Reviewed on 02 October 2026 by Ruth
United Kingdom

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Impressive, moving u7and singing was superb.

S Reviewed on 02 October 2026 by Sheila
United Kingdom

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The Last Ship

Brilliant show. Great social reminder of our ship building industry.

R Reviewed on 01 October 2026 by Roberta
United Kingdom

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Great shipyard story

Wonderful storyline and songs about a dying shipyard and the community that depends on it . Sting is amazing !

P Reviewed on 01 October 2026 by Patricia
United States Of America

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Amazing

S Reviewed on 01 October 2026 by Sylvia
United Kingdom

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Exceptional choral music, solos, staging, and star power

I admit Sting was the primary reason I booked tickets--I love his music. From the moment he turns and reveals himself onstage (well in the air actually), the Sting lovers are satisfied. His acting was heart felt and his voice appropriately gritty given his character's illness. The woman who played his wife, Jackie Morrison, commanded the stage with her acting and singing. Her talent is undeniable. The many choral pieces were glorious. Stunning visual effects! I've read complaints that there are no memorable ditties (like "Memories" from Cats or "These are a few of my favorite things" from the Sound of Music, but I view the music as more operatic--music that moves the plot forward. (I just saw and loved Alcina, but I did not leave the ROH whistling a Handel ditty either!). Some additional shout outs: Lejaun Sheppard's performance as The Wallsend Ferryman elevated the story from a singular locality to a Greek-level universality of life and death. The dying scene (I will not spoil by revealing whose dying scene) was an expected emotional highlight. The scene where the women ward off the police was an unexpected emotional highlight. Finally, bravo to Sting for his humility--he bowed with the cast when he could have garnered minutes of applause on his own.

M Reviewed on 01 October 2026 by Mary
United States Of America

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Impressive production!

The beginning and the end were the most amazing moments for me. The background image, the stage, dances, lights and sound production were brilliant! And I admire Sting and his talent. I knew the story and most of the songs, as I watched them on YouTube many times; however, I didn't get all the spoken parts from some of the actors last night. Bar and program prices seemed reasonable.

B Reviewed on 30 September 2026 by Beatrice
United Kingdom

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Underwhelming

While the music was at some point touching and engaging, the overall idea is disappointingly full of clichés. I expected a more risk-taking approach. There was nothing new or special about it, apart from Sting, which is probably why we were all there. The seats were ridiculously expensive.

F Reviewed on 30 September 2026 by Filomena
United Kingdom

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Singing

A very emotional story, well acted. But it was the fabulous voices. Peg, Gideon absolutely stole the scenes. And of course Sting/Jackie. Terrific.

D Reviewed on 29 September 2026 by Diana
United Kingdom

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Gritty, visually impactful, amazing voices

Gritty ,visually impactful , amazing voices !

S Reviewed on 29 September 2026 by Samantha
United Kingdom

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Emotional

F Reviewed on 29 September 2026 by Fiona
United Kingdom

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A moving spectacle

One of my best nights out at the Theatre! Fantastic set and lighting and music. Sting and all of the actors were strong and had great voices. The story was told strongly and convincingly and the 2 hours 50 minutes whizzed by. Some wonderful effects. Really worth seeing!

J Reviewed on 29 September 2026 by Judy
United Kingdom

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Fabulous

Great show with fantastic music/songs and story.

S Reviewed on 29 September 2026 by Sue
United Kingdom

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A spirited look at the power of hard working people

Well written and sung. Plus, of course, Sting!

J Reviewed on 28 September 2026 by Judith
United States Of America

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Amazed to see Sting on stage

Utterly amazed to see Sting on stage ... a real pleasure to be part of his story telling and I now want to know more about the end of the Newcastle shipyard era

C Reviewed on 27 September 2026 by Charlotte
United Kingdom

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Stings Brilliance at story telling through lyrics shone

A good story and a cautionary one. Not everyone needs to follow in their Fathers footsteps after all Sting did not. His story telling through his lyrics always takes you on a journey and this didn’t disappoint. The lead male singer had a lovely voice not dissimilar to Stings. The lead female was also vocally talented and acted well. I didn’t think her cowboy boots and satin tops were appropriate to the era or ‘dockside’ attire. The daughter delivered a belter! Sting never disappoints his voice is as good today as it was in his youth throughout the Police years and solo career and I’ve seen him a number of times.He did a great job! Overall a great story and performance really enjoyable at a beautiful venue, felt very intimate and instdentally the staff where super friendly and professional.

D Reviewed on 27 September 2026 by Dawn
United Kingdom

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The sound improved as the evening went on. To start we couldn’t hear a word and I know the show inside out. It has lost the pace of the original outing I love the music and the addition of what say you Meg is simply perfect.

S Reviewed on 27 September 2026 by Sarah
United Kingdom

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A Slightly dull story with some great singers in there

The plot was a worthy one, albeit dull. Some great singers in the cast. The storyline was a serious one with few moments of light relief.

N Reviewed on 27 September 2026 by Natalie
United Kingdom

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Excellent Musical

Interesting storyline, great music and acting. Particularly interesting to those from the north east of England.

J Reviewed on 27 September 2026 by John
United Kingdom

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Best show ever

O Reviewed on 27 September 2026 by Olivia
United States Of America

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A must see, a beautiful story…

A so beautiful story that you can find others similar; a part of life..

P Reviewed on 26 September 2026 by Philippe
France

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Excellent show, great story, superb cast, brilliant music and storytelling in each song. Cannot praise enough. Wish we could see again. Only minor complaint was they ran out of programs so unfortunately couldn’t buy one, Boo!

F Reviewed on 26 September 2026 by Fiona
United Kingdom

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Surprise

A last minute excellent decision to see this wonderful show. Xxxx

S Reviewed on 26 September 2026 by Susan
United Kingdom

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Honest

D Reviewed on 26 September 2026 by David
United Kingdom

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Not to be missed

A fantastic show all round. A political and social story with its roots in recent history, linked to a love story set in an industrial shipyard. Vibrant music and powerful voices to enjoy a fab time.

F Reviewed on 25 September 2026 by Francoise
United Kingdom

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Absorbing, full of strength and emotion.

This show was one of the most moving and amazing that I’ve seen in theatre for some time. The set and the actors took us completely into the story and the times in which it happened. Sting was the amazing leader in the whole story. I lived through the times when British industries were closed by the government of the time. This show described how this happened, how the workers responded and pulled together and supported each other. It is recent history brought to life and would be very good for teenagers and adults to see. The whole show stirred up my feelings, of anger, sorrow and empathy. I felt so proud of the workers and how they faced this. The show was very imaginative and excellent at putting over the story. I just wish I could have spoken to Sting and tell him exactly how it made me feel.

F Reviewed on 25 September 2026 by Frances
United Kingdom

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Occasionally the singing was 'overtaken' by the loud music but the voices were very audible and sound generally good. The songs were beautifully sung and note holding and power incredible!! Great lyrical, moving and exciting music with great acting.

L Reviewed on 25 September 2026 by Linda
United Kingdom

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Nostalgic & emotional

Special for me because I lived in that town,in that street at the same time as when Sting and his family lived there,the same ships,always being built there.I worked as a Welder in that same Shipyard.A few American's sat next to me, said they struggled to pick up on the dialect.But it seemed, more than the majority, like myself, loved it.

S Reviewed on 25 September 2026 by Stephen
United Kingdom

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A good show but not one of our favorites.

Worth it for sure. A decent cast, story, songs and a great set. Overall we enjoyed it. A four out of five.

J Reviewed on 24 September 2026 by James
United States Of America

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Stunning set design, incredible performance by all

Everything and everyone stood out. We were here from Canada and just happened upon this show and being a huge “Sting” fan we had to go. He was amazing of course but so were all the performers including the musicians.

L Reviewed on 24 September 2026 by Liane
Canada

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The sound and visuals are a must see

A wonderful stage set with very clever and quality lighting backed by first class vocals, makes this a must watch.

B Reviewed on 24 September 2026 by Brian
United Kingdom

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Such an amazing storyline! Brilliant songs

H Reviewed on 24 September 2026 by Helen
United Kingdom

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Great storytelling

Told a great story that is part of our history

C Reviewed on 23 September 2026 by Claire
United Kingdom