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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.

Show Information

Book
John Logan , Brian Yorkey
Music
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner A.K.A Sting
Lyrics
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner A.K.A Sting
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2014
Genres
Drama
Settings
Multiple Settings
Time & Place
northeast england
Cast Size
medium
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Elderly, Late Teen, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Agnes

Lead

Female

Spoken

Gideon Fletcher

Lead

Male

Tenor

Jackie White

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Father James O'Brien

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Arthur

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Peggy White

Supporting

Female

Alto

Young Meg

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Young Gideon/Tom Dawson

Supporting

Male

Tenor

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