Jordan Luke Gage’s Redcliffe to host special post-show Q&As during run

Redcliffe, a new musical written by and starring Jordan Luke Gage, will host a series of post-show Q&A sessions during its run at Southwark Playhouse Borough, with different guests from across the theatre industry leading discussions after selected performances.

Taking place following Tuesday matinees, the sessions will each focus on a different aspect of the production, offering audiences insight into the process behind the new musical. 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 Jordan Luke Gage.

On 9 June, Mickey Jo Boucher will host a design-focused discussion for the Mickey Jo Theatre Podcast alongside set designer Andrew Exeter and Gage.

A week later, on 16 June, the London Theatre Review Podcast will host a conversation on direction and staging with director Paul Foster and Gage. The 23 June session, led by Henry Calvert, will centre on character development with members of the cast. On 30 June, Andrew Tomlins will host a discussion on the making of a new musical for the West End Frame Podcast with producer Paul Taylor-Mills and Gage.

An additional Q&A will take place on Thursday 2 July, hosted by Stonewall Housing, focusing on queer storytelling and the themes explored in the show. A percentage of merchandise sales from the production will be donated to Stonewall Housing, which supports LGBTQ+ people across the UK who are experiencing homelessness or living in unsafe environments.

Joining Gage in the production are 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 musical will run at Southwark Playhouse Borough from 22 May until 4 July 2026.

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

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.