The Last Ship

Musical

Writers: John Logan Brian Yorkey Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner A.K.A Sting

Overview

Show Information

Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2014
Genres
Drama
Settings
Multiple Settings
Time & Place
northeast england
Cast Size
medium
Dancing
Some Dance
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes adult, mature adult, elderly, late teen, young adult characters

Synopsis

The Last Ship is set in the English seafaring town of Wallsend, a close-knit community where life has always revolved around the local shipyard and the hardworking men construct magnificent vessels with tremendous pride. But Gideon Fletcher dreams of a different future. He sets out to travel the world, leaving his life and his love behind. When Gideon returns home 14 years later, he finds the shipyard's future in grave danger and his childhood sweetheart engaged to someone else. As the men of Wallsend take their future into their own hands and build a towering representation of the shared dream that defines their existence, Gideon realizes that he left behind more than he could have ever imagined.

Lead Characters

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