- Venue Bridge Theatre, London
- Performance dates 12 November 2026 - 8 May 2027
Based on the hit British film, PRIDE is a heart-warming new musical transferring to the Bridge Theatre, following a sold-out run at London’s National Theatre.
Pride the Musical in London
Transferring to the Bridge Theatre this November is hit new musical Pride, helmed by award winning director Matthew Warchus (Matilda the Musical), who also directed the film.
The musical – and the film it’s based on – follows the inspiring true story of how a group of lesbian and gay activists joined the miners’ strike campaign of 1984.
This boisterous tale of the unlikely union between striking Welsh miners and out-and-proud gay Londoners is an irresistibly uplifting story, set in 1980s Britain – a time of political and social upheaval dominated by Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government.
The acclaimed film is brought to life on stage by the original creative team – writer Stephen Beresford and director Matthew Warchus, with original music by Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen and DJ Walde.
Pride the Musical will begin previews at the Bridge Theatre on 12 November 2026
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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 for a laugh and a good night out, they foster solidarity and hope, transforming both communities forever.
Based on the true story of the founding of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) and their relationship with the community of the Dulais Valley amid the 1984/5 Miners’ Strike — the events that inspired the celebrated 2014 film of the same name — Pride is a testament to the extraordinary power of ordinary people coming together, filling auditoriums with electrifying joy, tears and standing ovations at every performance so far.
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Performance Information
Check booking calendar for full details
- Evenings
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Matinees
- Thursday
- Saturday
- Group Bookings For groups of 10+ enquire here
Stars and Creatives
Who is in the cast of PRIDE the Musical?
- Jonathan: Samuel Barnett
- Mike: Matthew Durkan
- Gwen: Gillian Elisa
- Gethin: Chris Jenkins
- Cliff: Darren Lawrence
- Hefina: Kirsty Malpass
- Siân: Sarah Pugh
- Maureen: Caroline Sheen
- Steph: Courtney Stapleton
- Dai: Matthew Woodyatt
The cast also includes Madeleine Morgan as Ensemble. Further casting will be announced soon.
Who are the creative team of PRIDE the Musical?
- Book and Lyrics: Stephen Beresford
- Music: Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen and DJ Walde
- Developed and Directed by: Matthew Warchus
- Set & Costume Designer: Bunny Christie
- Choreographer: Lizzi Gee
- Orchestrations: Christopher Nightingale and Tom Kelly
- Music Supervision: Tom Kelly
- Additional Orchestrations: Josh Cohen and DJ Walde
- Lighting Designer: Hugh Vanstone
- Sound Designer: Bobby Aitken
- Hair, Wig & Make-up Design: Campbell Young Associates
- Casting Director: David Grindrod CDG CSA
Important Notes
Access Performances
- Captioned: Wednesday 3 February, 7.30pm
- Audio Described: Wednesday 10 February, 7.30pm
- BSL: Wednesday 24 February, 7.30pm
Venue Information
Bridge Theatre , 3 Potters Fields Park, London, SE1 2SG
Nearest Tube or Train: London Bridge (National Rail, Northern and Jubilee lines)
Nearest Buses: RV1, 47, 343, 381, 42, 78, 188












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