Mathew Craig joins the cast of Sting’s tony-nominated original musical The Last Ship for it’s 2026 International Tour as Freddy Newlands.
Inspired by Sting’s childhood in Wallsend in the United Kingdom, and drawing on his own musical roots, The Last Ship tells the piercing story of a community facing the disappearance of their shipyard – the heart of their existence. In a world where past and future collide, themes such as loss, pride and connectedness echo.
Playing the leading role of Jackie White on stage in this deeply personal show, Sting immerses us in a universe imbued with love and hope.
Sting’s music – from raw folk and rousing choirs to intimate ballads – forms the beating heart of the production. The Last Ship is a true musical odyssey carried by powerful and moving melodies and lyrics with well-known songs such as “Island of Souls”, “All This Time” and “When We Dance” interwoven.
The show will tour Amsterdam, Paris, and Brisbane as well as a newly announced run at the Metropolitan Opera in New York.