A Magnetic North production
We Will Hear The Angels
02 – 03 Oct 2026
Event details
A poignant and uplifting celebration of the power of sad music
Bea is stunned by the revelation of her husband’s infidelity; she feels heartbroken and alone. If only she knew that her neighbours, Sonia, Van and Ian, were each also trying to get over the pain in their hearts, unable to articulate how they feel. Maybe the mysterious Lou can help them?
We Will Hear The Angels explores the strange state of melancholy through words, movement and music. Performed by an ensemble of five actor-musicians, it features music by Hank Williams, Orange Juice, Etta James, Moondog and J.S.Bach among others.
This production was hugely popular with audiences and critics when it premiered at the Fruitmarket in Edinburgh. They loved its intimate, immersive staging and uplifting journey from darkness to light.
Priority booking for Theatre Pass Members and Supporters
Wednesday 22 April, 10am
General on sale
Wednesday 29 April, 10am
Citizens Theatre - Studio Theatre
02 – 03 Oct 2026
60 minutes
£23.50
Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
Find out more about our fees
Discounts
Individual and Joint Theatre Passes apply.
Access, Gorbals, Under 30s and Low Income passes apply.
Age recommendation
14+
Event details
A poignant and uplifting celebration of the power of sad music
Bea is stunned by the revelation of her husband’s infidelity; she feels heartbroken and alone. If only she knew that her neighbours, Sonia, Van and Ian, were each also trying to get over the pain in their hearts, unable to articulate how they feel. Maybe the mysterious Lou can help them?
We Will Hear The Angels explores the strange state of melancholy through words, movement and music. Performed by an ensemble of five actor-musicians, it features music by Hank Williams, Orange Juice, Etta James, Moondog and J.S.Bach among others.
This production was hugely popular with audiences and critics when it premiered at the Fruitmarket in Edinburgh. They loved its intimate, immersive staging and uplifting journey from darkness to light.
Priority booking for Theatre Pass Members and Supporters
Wednesday 22 April, 10am
General on sale
Wednesday 29 April, 10am
Citizens Theatre - Studio Theatre
02 – 03 Oct 2026
60 minutes
£23.50
Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
Find out more about our fees
Discounts
Individual and Joint Theatre Passes apply.
Access, Gorbals, Under 30s and Low Income passes apply.
Age recommendation
14+
Creative team
Writer & Co-Director
Nicholas Bone
Co-Director & Video Designer
Marissa Zanotti
Designer
Emily James
Lighting Designer
Nigel Edwards
Music Director
Daniel Padden
Cast
Nicholas Bone
Apphia Campbell
Caitlin Forbes
Marie-Gabrielle Koumenda
Greg Sinclair
Reviews
“A unique insight into universal heartbreak”
A Youngish Perspective
“A mature and beautiful acknowledgement of loss and grief”
The Scotsman
“A beautiful piece of theatre”
All Edinburgh Theatre
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Production photography
Accessibility
Accessible Performances
Audio Described
Friday 02 October, 7.45pm
BSL
Saturday 03 October, 7.45pm
Relaxed performance
Saturday 03 October, 2.30pm
Studio Theatre
This show takes place in our Studio Theatre.
The Studio space has retractable seating. There is no handrail, and row A is the only row with level access. Wheelchair users can book a wheelchair position in row A.
Hearing aid induction loops are available.
Venue Information
The Studio Theatre is on the ground floor of the Citizens Theatre.
We have a small car park with four blue badge spaces within the car park.
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Schedule
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Audio Described
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Relaxed
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BSL