The week in theatre: Standing at the Sky's Edge; Downstate; Richard III " review
Crucible, Sheffield; National Theatre; Alexandra Palace theatre, LondonA new musical with songs by Richard Hawley is rooted in Sheffield but richly resonant for all, while Bruce Norris and John Haidar explore the nuances of the darkest hearts What a wonderful song Richard Hawley made in Standing at the Sky's Edge. Searing and soaring. Now his vision (the track featured on his 2012 album of the same name) fuels a glor…