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Funny, uplifting and full of warmth, Pride brings an extraordinary true story of friendship, solidarity and community to the stage.. Based on the much-loved 2014 film, this brand-new musical follows the remarkable alliance between LGBTQ+ activists and striking Welsh miners in 1980s Britain. The production is currently playing to packed houses at the National Theatre, where its London run has completely sold out.
With audiences and critics embracing this new musical, there is already plenty of excitement about what could be next for Pride, with many hoping for a West End transfer.
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Set in summer 1984, Pride tells the true story of a group of LGBTQ+ activists who decide to support striking miners during the national miners' strike.
Led by 24-year-old activist Mark Ashton, the group forms Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM), raising money and building a relationship with a small mining community in South Wales. What begins as an unlikely partnership between two very different groups gradually develops into a powerful friendship, as both communities discover that they have more in common than they first imagined.
At its heart, Pride is a musical about solidarity, activism and the power of people coming together. It is also a celebration of friendship, community and the unexpected connections that can change people's lives.
Yes. Pride is based on the real-life story of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners, or LGSM.
During the 1984–85 miners' strike, a group of LGBTQ+ activists in London began raising money to support striking miners and their families. Their fundraising led to an extraordinary relationship with a mining community in South Wales, creating an alliance between two groups who might not traditionally have been expected to stand together.
The story of LGSM became an important example of communities joining forces in the fight for equality and social justice, and their unlikely friendship ultimately helped bring about lasting connections between the LGBTQ+ and mining communities.
If you loved the 2014 film Pride, you'll recognise the story at the heart of this new stage musical.
The film, starring a much-loved ensemble cast including Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West and Andrew Scott, brought the story of LGSM to a huge audience and became one of Britain's most celebrated films about friendship and solidarity.
The new Pride musical reunites two of the key creatives behind the original film. Matthew Warchus returns as director, while Stephen Beresford has adapted his own screenplay for the stage and written the book and lyrics.
This time, the story is accompanied by an original score from Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, with music drawing inspiration from protest songs, pop, rock, disco and Welsh choral music. The result is a new take on a story audiences already know and love, bringing the world of Pride to life through live music, choreography and a full theatrical production.
The new Pride musical has received a hugely positive response from critics, with reviewers praising its performances, music, humour and emotional impact.
The production has earned a string of five-star reviews, with critics highlighting its joyful energy and its timely message about solidarity and community.
For fans of the original film, the musical offers a chance to experience the story in a completely new way, while audiences discovering Pride for the first time can expect a funny, moving and energetic piece of British musical theatre.
Pride brings together several major names from British theatre and film. Stephen Beresford wrote the book and lyrics, while Matthew Warchus developed and directed the musical. The pair previously worked together on the 2014 film Pride, with Warchus directing and Beresford writing the screenplay.
The musical's score comes from Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, with songs influenced by protest anthems, pop, rock, disco and Welsh choral music.
The wider creative team includes set and costume designer Bunny Christie, choreographer Lizzi Gee, lighting designer Hugh Vanstone and sound designer Bobby Aitken.
Pride is currently playing at the National Theatre's Dorfman Theatre in London, following its earlier preview run at Cardiff's Sherman Theatre. The London production is scheduled to run until 12 September 2026. The National Theatre run has proved hugely popular and is currently completely sold out.
The show has currently sold out, but theatre fans are hoping for a West End transfer. Be sure to sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about any Pride ticket updates.
Pride has a running time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including an interval.
Yes. The musical is based on the true story of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM), an LGBTQ+ activist group that supported striking miners in South Wales during the 1984 miners' strike.
Yes. Pride the musical is based on the acclaimed 2014 film Pride. Writer Stephen Beresford and director Matthew Warchus, who created the original film, have reunited for the stage adaptation.
Pride tells the story of LGBTQ+ activists who join forces with striking Welsh miners during the 1984 miners' strike. The unlikely alliance develops into a remarkable friendship between two communities and ultimately makes history.
The cast includes Samuel Barnett as Jonathan, Jhon Lumsden as Mark, Lewis Cornay as Bromley, Chris Jenkins as Gethin, Matthew Durkan as Mike, Kirsty Malpass as Hefina, Sarah Pugh as Siân, Gillian Elisa as Gwen, Robin Hayward as Martin, Darren Lawrence as Cliff, Jordan Shaw as Reggie, Courtney Stapleton as Steph, Caroline Sheen as Maureen, Mared Williams as Margaret and Matthew Woodyatt as Da.
There is currently no confirmed announcement of a West End transfer for Pride. However, following its sold-out London run and strong critical response, there is plenty of interest in what could happen next for the musical. Sign up to our emails to be the first to hear about future Pride announcements and London theatre news.
The musical tells the same true story as the 2014 film, but it has been newly adapted for the stage. The production features new music and songs, allowing audiences to experience the story of LGSM in a completely different theatrical format.