Full cast of PRIDE the Musical at Bridge Theatre announced

Andrew Scott, Jessica Gunning, Imelda Staunton, Bill Nighy and Dominic West, who all starred in the 2024 film PRIDE, join forces to introduce the complete cast of the joy-filled new British musical PRIDE, opening at the Bridge Theatre on 12 November 2026. The musical, based on the hit film, enjoyed a sell-out run at the National Theatre over the summer.

The full cast has been announced for PRIDE the Musical, which opens at London’s Bridge Theatre next month, on Thursday 12 November. It follows record-breaking sold-out seasons at Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre and the National Theatre.

In an exclusive new clip, stars of the 2014 film, Andrew Scott, Jessica Gunning, Imelda Staunton, Bill Nighy and Dominic West, discuss the story’s transition from screen to stage and welcome the new cast

Watch: Andrew Scott, Jessica Gunning, Imelda Staunton, Bill Nighy and Dominic West on PRIDE

The complete cast of PRIDE the Musical

Based on a remarkable true story and the award-winning 2014 film, PRIDE takes place during the 1984 miners’ strike, when a group of friends formed Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) and helped a small village in South Wales. Fuelled by hope, solidarity and their love of a laugh, the two communities transform division into unity through an extraordinary bond of friendship.

As previously announced, some of the original cast from the National Theatre run are returning to the Bridge Theatre, with Dan Hand joining as Bromley, and Ryan Kopel joining the company as Mark, the founder of LGSM.

The full cast includes:

Samuel Barnett (The History Boys) as Jonathan
Ryan Kopel (Dear Evan Hansen) as Mark
Matthew Durkan (Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead) as Mike
Gillian Elisa (Under Milk Wood) as Gwen
Daniel Forrester (Martin Guerre) as Carl
Dan Hand (Oliver!) as Bromley
Robin Hayward (War Horse) as Martin
Chris Jenkins (Groundhog Day) as Gethin
Darren Lawrence (Erogenous Zones) as Cliff
Kirsty Malpass (Come From Away) as Hefina
Madeleine Morgan (Roadshow) as Debbie
Catherine Morris (Grease) as Mrs Bromley
Grant Neal (The Last Ship) as Mr Bromley
Sarah Pugh (The Gondoliers) as Siân
Caroline Sheen (Mary Poppins) as Maureen
Carl Spencer (Hamilton) as Reggie
Courtney Stapleton (Love Can) as Steph
Mared Williams (Branwen: Dadeni) as Margaret
Matthew Woodyatt (Fiddler on the Roof) as Dai

The company is completed by swings Joe Boyle (Fame), Billy Cullum (A Christmas Carol), Ben Heathcote (Thank You for the Music), Michael Larcombe (War Horse, also Assistant Dance Captain), Sorelle Marsh (Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder!), Shannon Quarini (in their professional debut) and Samantha Thomas (50 First Dates the Musical, also Dance Captain).

PRIDE the Musical has a book and lyrics by Stephen Beresford and is developed and directed by Matthew Warchus. The duo also wrote and directed the 2014 film.

The creative team also includes set and costume designer Bunny Christie, choreographer Lizzi Gee, music supervision by Tom Kelly, lighting designer Hugh Vanstone, sound designer Bobby Aitken, hair, wig and make-up design by Campbell Young Associates and casting director David Grindrod CDG CSA.

The musical has an original score by Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, with songs inspired by protest anthems, pop, rock, disco and the Welsh choral tradition.

You won’t want to miss this joyful musical!