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  • Venue Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 3 October 2026
  • Running time 2 hours and 50 minutes
  • Age guidelines Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theatre. Anyone aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and may not sit on their own within the auditorium.

Book tickets to see The Last Ship, the Tony Award-nominated musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, running from 22 September – 3 October.

The Last Ship in London

The Last Ship, from musical icon Sting, lands at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 22 September 2026 in a newly reimagined production, following a hugely successful run in Amsterdam, Brisbane and Paris.

Inspired by Sting’s childhood in a ship building town and pulling in some of his popular music including ‘Island of Souls,’ ‘All This Time,’ and ‘When We Dance,’ The Last Ship follows a community of shipbuilders faced with a looming threat: the foreclosure of the shipyard, which would destroy their entire way of life. One key figure in the story, Jackie White (Sting), knows his guidance is needed now more than ever, but with his failing health, can he be the leader he knows his community needs?

Sting will star in the West End run, and reggae icon Shaggy will co-star as Wallsend Ferryman for 22 September and 23 September 2026 only.

The Last Ship welcomes the audience into the heart of the shipbuilding community, exploring the deeply personal connection Sting has with the world he grew up in.

Book The Last Ship tickets

The Last Ship arrives at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 22 September – 3 October.

Rooted in his own childhood in the British shipbuilding town of Wallsend, The Last Ship tells the moving story of a community of shipbuilders in the north east of England, faced with the closure of their shipyard – the heart of their existence. The shipyard’s foreman, Jackie White, is also dealing with his failing health just when his leadership is needed most.

In this very personal show, the artist immerses the audience in the hometown he was desperate to escape, a world where love, loss, and hope intertwine. The show also features Sting’s beloved songs such as ‘Island of Souls,’ ‘All This Time,’ and ‘When We Dance’ are woven into the performance in this fully staged, large-scale production featuring a company of over 50.

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“Starts strikingly, ends triumphantly”
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“Larger-than-life”
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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of The Last Ship?

  • Jackie White: Sting
  • Wallsend Ferryman: Shaggy (22 September and 23 September ONLY)
  • Gideon: Declan Bennet
  • Peggy White: Jackie Morrison
  • Meg: Frances McNamee
  • The Wallsend Ferryman: Lejaun Sheppard (except 22 and 23 September)

Who are the creative team of The Last Ship?

  • Book by Barney Norris
  • Directed by Leo Warner with
  • Set and video design by 59, a Journey studio.

The creative team is also comprised of set and props designer Jenny Melville, animation director Matt Taylor, video designer Benjamin Pearcy, costume designer Loren Elstein, lighting designer Adam Bassett, sound designer Tom Gibbons, choreographer Rebecca Howell, musical supervisor & orchestrator Rob Mathes and MD & co-orchestrator Richard John.

 

Venue Information

Theatre Royal Drury Lane , Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF

Nearest Tube or Train: Covent Garden (Piccadilly line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 29, 59, 68, 76, 77A, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, RVI

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Critics' reviews of The Last Ship

Starts strikingly, ends triumphantly

Larger-than-life

Sting gives a spirited performance

Also see: The Last Ship Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

The Last Ship is playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London
The running time of The Last Ship is 2 hours and 50 minutes
The age recommendations for The Last Ship are: Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theatre. Anyone aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and may not sit on their own within the auditorium.
Yes, The Last Ship has matinee performances on the following days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
No, sorry, The Last Ship has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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