Jordan Luke Gage’s new musical Redcliffe – rehearsal photos released

Redcliffe, a new musical written by and starring Jordan Luke Gage, has released rehearsal photos.

Set in 18th-century England, the musical is based on the story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold in Redcliffe, Bristol. It follows a man from humble beginnings who meets a visiting sailor. Their relationship leads them to question their lives and the world around them.

It will play at Southwark Playhouse Borough from 22 May until 4 July 2026.

During the run, there will be a series of post-show Q&A sessions, with different guests from across the theatre industry leading discussions after selected performances. The first, on 2 June, will explore the evolution of the score, hosted by Alex Wood of the WhatsOnStage Podcast, with musical supervisor Katy Richardson, associate musical director and orchestrator Ben Tomalin, and writer-composer Gage. Find out more here.

Gage leads the musical, alongside Rebecca Lock as Mother, Daniel Krikler as Richard, Jess Douglas-Welsh as Abigail, Adrian Hansel as Baber, Melissa Jacques as Georgie and Judge, Jade Johnson as Landlady, Phoebe Kyriakopoulos as Esther, Joseph Peacock as Arthur and Steven Serlin as Officer and Felix.

The production has a book, music and lyrics by Gage and is directed by Foster, with choreography by Emma Woods, set design by Exeter, costume design by Martin Hanly, lighting design by Matt Hockley and sound design by Alastair Penman. Musical supervision is by Richardson, with associate musical direction and orchestrations by Ben Tomalin and additional orchestrations by Ben Ferguson. The production manager is James Anderton and the assistant designer is Ethan Davis. Casting is by Will Burton.

The musical has been developed with support from MTFestUK, The Other Palace and Bill Kenwright Limited.