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Stage adaptation of Pride will transfer to London's Bridge Theatre in November
The musical based on the 1984 miners' strike and gay rights activists will mark the first production at the venue under new ownership.
The short version
- The British musical "Pride" is scheduled to transfer to London's 900-seat Bridge Theatre starting November 12, 2026.
- The production marks the inaugural show at the Bridge Theatre under its new ownership by Trafalgar Entertainment.
- The musical is based on the true story of the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners alliance during the 1984 U.K. miners' strike, reuniting the creative team behind the 2014 film.
Key facts
- The musical "Pride" will move to the Bridge Theatre following sold-out runs at Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre and the National Theatre’s Dorfman space.[Variety]
- The production is directed by Matthew Warchus and written by Stephen Beresford, who previously collaborated on the acclaimed 2014 film adaptation.[Variety]
- The show features an original score by Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen, and DJ Walde, rather than relying on existing songs from the film's soundtrack.[Variety]
- The transferring cast includes Samuel Barnett, Matthew Durkan, Gillian Elisa, Chris Jenkins, and Darren Lawrence, with further casting to be announced.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- The full cast list for the Bridge Theatre transfer has not yet been completely finalized or announced.[Variety]