- Venue Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London
- Performance dates Booking to 21 March 2026
- Running time 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)
- Age guidelines 12+
Book tickets to major new folk musical Ballad Lines at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in London.
Ballad Lines is a heart-opening and searingly honest new musical shining a light on identity, belonging and the stories we choose to carry with us.
The show is created by award-winning singer-songwriter Finn Anderson (Islander, Streets) and West End director Tania Azevedo (&Juliet, But I’m a Cheerleader).
Blending original music with traditional Scottish, Irish and Appalachian ballads, the show explores the ancestral stories that connect generations.
Ballad Lines features a hugely talented cast including Frances McNamee (Girl from the North Country), Olivier Award-winner Rebecca Trehearn (Becoming Nancy, City of Angels) and Kirsty Findlay (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical).
Ballad Lines is playing at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in London from 23 January to 21 March 2026.
Ballad Lines is centred on Sarah, a queer woman in New York drawn back to her folk roots.
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Performance Information
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- Evenings
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- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Matinees
- Thursday
- Saturday
- Group Bookings For groups of 10+ enquire here
Stars and Creatives
Who is in the cast of Ballad Lines?
- Frances McNamee as Sarah
- Rebecca Trehearn as Betty
- Sydney Sainté as Alix
- Kirsty Findlay as Cait
- Ally Kennard as Jamie, Thomas, Ronan / Dance Captain
- Yna Tresvalles as Jean
- Gracie Lai as Morna / Ancestor
- Siân Louise Dowdalls as Shona / Ancestor
Who are the creative team of Ballad Lines?
- Finn Anderson – Co-Creator and Composer/Lyricist
- Tania Azevedo – Co-Creator and Director
- Shonagh Murray – Music Director
- Tinovimbanashe Sibanda – Choreographer
- TK Hay – Set Designer
- Simon Wilkinson – Lighting Designer
- Andy Johnson – Sound Designer
- Eliza Beth Stevens – Assistant Director
- James Anderton – Production Manager
- Kristie Winsen – General Manager
- Jane Deitch – Casting Director
Important Notes
Content warning: This production contains references to miscarriage, abortion, maternal mortality, and sexual abuse.
Access performances: Captioned – Wednesday, 11 March, 7pm
Venue Information
Southwark Playhouse Elephant , Dante Place, 80 Newington Butts, London, SE11 4FL
Nearest Tube or Train: Elephant & Castle
Nearest Buses: 196, 133, 155, 333, 415
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★★★★ "Heartbreaking, full-throated folk music for the ages" - The Guardian
★★★★ "Heartwarming, poignant and deeply human" - What's On Stage
★★★★ "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
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