The world premiere of Pride, a new British musical based on the celebrated film, has revealed its full cast and creative team.
Pride draws inspiration from true events during the 1984 miners’ strike, highlighting the story of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) and their powerful alliance with a Welsh mining community.
Audiences can catch the first performances at Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre from March 31 to April 18, 2026, before Pride moves to London’s National Theatre, taking over the Dorfman stage from June 11 to September 12, 2026.
The freshly unveiled cast includes Samuel Barnett as Jonathan, Lewis Cornay as Bromley, Matthew Durkan as Mike, Gillian Elisa as Gwen, Robin Hayward as Martin, Chris Jenkins as Gethin, Darren Lawrence as Cliff, Jhon Lumsden as Mark, Kirsty Malpass as Hefina, Sarah Pugh as Sian, Jordan Shaw as Reggie, Courtney Stapleton as Steph, Caroline Sheen as Maureen, Mared Williams as Margaret and Matthew Woodyatt as Dai.
They’ll be joined on stage by Daniel Forrester, Madeleine Morgan, Catherine Morris, and Graham Vick, who round out a lively ensemble.
Bringing the hit film to life on stage, Pride reunites director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford. Matthew is teaming up with composers Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen, and DJ Walde to deliver a moving score that nods to protest anthems, pop, rock, disco and Welsh choral music.
Reflecting on the company, Matthew said: “I’m very much looking forward to be working with such an outstanding group of performers to bring this remarkable and joy-filled true story to the stage.”
Behind the scenes, the show boasts an impressive creative team – including set and costume designer Bunny Christie, choreographer Lizzi Gee, lighting designer Hugh Vanstone, sound designer Bobby Aitken, music supervisor Tom Kelly, music director Jo Cichonska, wigs designer Helen Keane for Campbell Young Associates, casting director David Grindrod CDG, dialect coach Nick Trumble, voice coach Charlie Hughes-D’Aeth, associate director Jamie Manton, associate set designer Verity Sadler, associate choreographer Ashley Andrews, associate lighting designer Luca Panetta, associate sound designer Jonas Roebuck and staff director Jennifer Lane Baker.
Tickets for both Cardiff and London dates are now on sale.
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