Pride (musical)

Pride
Music	Christopher Nightingale Josh Cohen DJ Walde
Lyrics	Stephen Beresford
Book	Stephen Beresford
Setting	1984 British miners' strike
Basis	Pride by Stephen Beresford
Premiere	31 March 2026: Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
Productions	2026 Cardiff and London

Pride is an upcoming musical with book and lyrics by Stephen Beresford and music by Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen and DJ Walde. The musical is based on Beresford's 2014 film of the same name which in turn is depicts the true story of the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners campaign during the British miners' strike in 1984. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Directed by Matthew Warchus, the world premiere production of Pride is expected to open in Cardiff at the Sherman Theatre in March 2026. ^[5]

Background

The musical is based on the 2014 film Pride, by Stephen Beresford. ^[6]

In 2014, at a screening of the film in London Beresford revealed that early talks had taken place about adapting the film into a stage musical. ^[7] In 2022, Matthew Warchus who directed the film announced that a stage musical was in development with Beresford returning to write the script. ^[8]

The musical was officially announced on 29 April 2025, as part of Indhu Rubasingham's inaugural season announcement as Director of the Royal National Theatre, in a co-production with Sherman Theatre. ^{[9] [10]}

Production

World premiere: Cardiff and London (2026)

The musical will have its world premiere at the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff from 31 March to 18 April 2026, before transferring to the Dorfman Theatre at the Royal National Theatre in London from 11 June to 12 September 2026. It will be directed by Matthew Warchus, set and costume designed by Bunny Christie and choreographed by Lizzi Gee. ^[11]

References

1. ""Pride" musical in development, Matthew Warchus announces". whatsonstage.com. WhatsOnStage.com . 3 December 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
2. "Pride musical announces world premiere dates and details". whatsonstage.com. WhatsOnStage.com. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
3. "Pride musical confirms dates for world premiere". thestage.co.uk. The Stage. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
4. "Pride musical to have world premiere runs at the National Theatre and Sherman Theatre". whatsonstage.com. WhatsOnStage.com. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
5. "London is getting the world premiere of a new musical based on the cult movie 'Pride'". timeout.com. Time Out. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
6. "New Musical Pride Headed to London's National, Directed by Tony Winner Matthew Warchus". playbill.com. Playbill. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
7. "'Pride' Screenwriter Reveals Plans for Musical Adaptatio". hollywoodreporter.com. The Hollywood Reporter. 16 September 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
8. Ritman, Alex (2022-10-03). "'Matilda the Musical' Director Matthew Warchus on Opening the London Film Festival, Emma Thompson's "Big Surprise" and Bringing 'Pride' to Stage". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
9. "Theatre feature: Indhu Rubasingham promises an inaugural NT season to DEI for". British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
10. "Indhu Rubasingham unveils her first season". nationaltheatre.org.uk. Royal National Theatre. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
11. "Dates announced for world premiere of new British musical PRIDE at National Theatre". West End Best Friend. Retrieved 2025-11-04.