The musical adaptation based on the film will begin performances at the theatre on the 12th November.
It has been confirmed that Pride the Musical will transfer to the Bridge Theatre this November.
Welcome to 1984. The UK is in turmoil. With Thatcher waging war on the coal industry, and the AIDS crisis on the rise, 24-year-old activist Mark Ashton rallies a group of lesbian and gay campaigners to form an unlikely alliance with striking miners in South Wales. Facing the opposition with their shared love of a laugh and a good night out, they foster solidarity and hope – transforming both communities forever.
Based on the 2014 film the musical is developed and directed by Matthew Warchus, who also directed the film, with a book and lyrics by Stephen Beresford, who wrote the screenplay.
With tickets going on sale on the 2nd September, the production of is presented by P&P Productions in association with the National Theatre, Pathé, Calamity Films and David Binder Productions. It arrives at the Bridge Theatre following runs at Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre and the National Theatre.
The musical features an original score by Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, drawing on protest anthems, pop, rock, disco and the Welsh choral tradition
The transfer cast will include Samuel Barnett as Jonathan, Matthew Durkan as Mike, Gillian Elisa as Gwen, Chris Jenkins as Gethin, Darren Lawrence as Cliff, Kirsty Malpass as Hefina, Madeleine Morgan in the ensemble, Sarah Pugh as Siân, Caroline Sheen as Maureen, Courtney Stapleton as Steph and Matthew Woodyatt as Dai. Further casting is to be announced.
The creative team includes set and costume designer Bunny Christie, choreographer Lizzi Gee, orchestrators Christopher Nightingale and Tom Kelly, music supervisor Tom Kelly, additional orchestrations by Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, lighting designer Hugh Vanstone, sound designer Bobby Aitken, hair, wig and make-up design by Campbell Young Associates and casting director David Grindrod.
For further information visit: https://www.bridgetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/pride/