New Vic Theatre
By Tom Wells
Directed by Bryn Holding
At the edge of a cliff looking out over the North Sea, Angie’s café serves as a haven for hungry birdwatchers, tourists and Dennis – who regularly pops in for a leftover pasty and beans.
As the birds begin to fly south, the team start to pack up for the end of the season. Before they close, one final visitor arrives – and is about to ruffle their feathers in the most life-changing way.
Big Big Sky by Tom Wells (The Kitchen Sink) is a heart-warming story about family relationships, friendship, love and loss. Set against a backdrop of the natural landscape, and filled with tender warmth and humour, this is a story that celebrates the beauty of everyday interactions with the communities that surround us all.
Contains some strong language
Part of our 3 Plays Season Ticket
Book to see Big Big Sky, The Grand Babylon Hotel and Earth Angel at the same time and save up to £24 off your theatre going this year.
Season Tickets priced from £87. Speak to Box Office for more details.
As part of our Audio Describer service, an audio introduction to the performance can be listened to here
Saturday 5 July–Thursday 24 July 2025
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The company of Big Big Sky at New Vic Photo by Andrew Billington (2)
Reviews
"heartfelt comedy drama..."
— The Stage,
"Big Big Sky is an impeccably conceived, beautifully crafted, well cast and neatly directed stage play..."
— What's On Staffordshire,
"a lovingly crafted production that balances humour, pathos and community spirit..."
— A View To A Kiln,
"absolutely joyful!!..."
— The HitMix,
"a joy from start to finish..."
— British Theatre Guide,
"a real feel-good play..."
— On In My City,
"lovely piece of theatre..."
— Moorlands Radio,
"warming and relatable..."
— Yeah Lifestyle,
"thoroughly entertaining..."
— John Hargreaves,
"a heartwarming, triumph of a show..."
— Bababababoon,
"Big, Big Sky is a masterpiece..."
— Voice Mag,
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