We Will Hear the Angels is a poignant and uplifting celebration of the power of sad music - “a subtle and intelligent combination of words, movement and music” (The Stage). It is performed by a group of five actor-musicians and includes music by Hank Williams, Orange Juice, Etta James and J.S.Bach among others.

Inspired by the final scene of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya and drawing on a range of influences, including the films Wings of Desire and Rear Window, and short stories by Katherine Mansfield, We Will Hear The Angels continues Magnetic North’s exploration of storytelling through music.

The production was hugely popular with audiences and critics when it premiered at the Fruitmarket in Edinburgh in January 2025, praised for its intimate, immersive staging and its uplifting journey from darkness to light.