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  • Venue The Other Palace, London
  • Performance dates 11 April 2027 - 4 July 2027
  • Running time 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 12+

Book now for Ballad Lines at The Other Palace, the acclaimed new musical of Scottish, Irish and Appalachian ballads, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher.

Ballad Lines in London

Following a London premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, new musical Ballad Lines will play The Other Palace for a limited 12-week run, from 11 April to 4 July 2027.

Carrie Hope Fletcher (Heathers, Waitress, Les Misérables) will star in this fresh and powerful musical co-created by Scottish songwriter Finn Anderson (Islander, Streets) and director Tania Azevedo (But I’m a Cheerleader).

Blending original music with traditional Scottish, Irish and Appalachian ballads, the show explores the ancestral stories that connect generations.

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Ballad Lines runs at The Other Palace for a strictly limited run from 11 April to 4 July 2027.

When New Yorker Sarah moves into a new apartment with her girlfriend, she receives a mysterious box from her late, estranged aunt. Inside, audio tapes reveal the heart-wrenching stories and powerful songs of her ancestors.

Thrown back into the lives of these extraordinary women, Sarah finds herself on a journey that will force her to confront her past and transform her future. Ballad Lines is a life-affirming musical for anyone who has ever questioned where they come from, and what they choose to pass on.

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★★★★
“Heartbreaking, full-throated folk music for the ages.”
The Guardian
★★★★
“Heartwarming, poignant and deeply human.”
What'sOnStage
★★★★
“One of the most exciting new musicals.”
Broadway World

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Ballad Lines?

  • Sarah: Carrie Hope Fletcher

Who are the creative team of Ballad Lines?

  • Co-creator and Songwriter: Finn Anderson
  • Co-creator and Director: Tania Azevedo
  • Music Director: Shonagh Murray
  • Choreographer: Tinovimbanashe Sibanda
  • Set and Costume Designer: Diego Pitarch
  • Lighting Designer: Simon Wilkinson
  • Associate Director: Eliza Beth Stevens
  • Production Manager: Titch Gosling
  • General Manager: RJG Productions
  • Casting Director: Jane Deitch

Important Notes

Content warning: This production contains references to miscarriage, abortion, maternal mortality, and sexual abuse.

Venue Information

The Other Palace , 12 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5JA

Nearest Tube or Train: Victoria (Victoria line, District line, Circle line)

Nearest Buses: 16, 38, 52, 73, 82, 42, 148

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Critics' reviews of Ballad Lines

★★★★ “Heartbreaking, full-throated folk music for the ages.” The Guardian

★★★★ “Heartwarming, poignant and deeply human.” What'sOnStage

★★★★ “One of the most exciting new musicals.” Broadway World

★★★★ “One of the most impressive scores from any new musical in a number of years.” All That Dazzles

Frequently Asked Questions

Ballad Lines is playing at the The Other Palace in London
The running time of Ballad Lines is 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Ballad Lines are: 12+
Yes, Ballad Lines has matinee performances on the following days: Saturday, Sunday
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