Jordan Luke Gage's Redcliffe Is Coming!
Book now for the West End's newest love story!
Love is in the air, but in 18th-century England, following your heart could come at a very high price. Jordan Luke Gage's award-winning new musical Redcliffe is making its West End debut, transferring to the Criterion Theatre from 28 January 2027. If you missed its acclaimed run at Southwark Playhouse, now's your chance to discover the show.
Now in exclusive presale! With its limited 12-week West End run, Redcliffe won't be around for long.
What's The Story?
Inspired by a true love story, Redcliffe follows William Critchard, whose world is turned upside down when he meets Richard Arnold, a visiting sailor. As their connection grows, the pair find themselves navigating a world where loving who you choose comes with a grave cost.
With society against them and everything to lose, William and Richard must decide just how much they're willing to risk for love.
From Award-Winning Creator Jordan Luke Gage
The musical was first presented at the Turbine Theatre as part of MTFestUK in 2024, before developing through eight workshop performances at The Other Palace. It went on to receive its first full production at Southwark Playhouse in summer 2026.
Its creator, Jordan Luke Gage, was recognised at the 2026 Stage Debut Awards, winning Best Composer, Lyricist or Book Writer for Redcliffe. The West End transfer will be directed by Paul Foster, with choreography by Emma Woods.
Redcliffe Critic Reviews
"Beautiful musical gets straight to the heart of forbidden love." - The Guardian
"it is a valuable lesson to remember and encourages us, as Gage has done, to celebrate the stories of LGBTQ+ love and defiance that would otherwise be lost to history." - The Reviews Hub
"It's a real and important story, brilliantly staged and told with passion by a fantastic cast, with truly beautiful music." - Theatre And Tonic
"With assured performances and a magnificent creative team, Gage evokes a beautiful, joyous, and defiant spectacle from such a tragic event, and leaves the Southwark Playhouse Borough audience with hearts in pieces but smiles on their faces." - Theatre Weekly
