Pride (musical)

Pride
Music	Christopher Nightingale Josh Cohen DJ Walde
Lyrics	Stephen Beresford
Book	Stephen Beresford
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. It 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 he British miners' strike in 1984.

Development

The film's director Matthew Warchus announced that a stage musical version of Pride was in development in 2022 with Stephen Beresford (original screenwriter) writing the script. ^[1] 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. ^[2]

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. ^[3]

References

1. 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.
2. "Theatre feature: Indhu Rubasingham promises an inaugural NT season to DEI for". British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
3. "Dates announced for world premiere of new British musical PRIDE at National Theatre". West End Best Friend. Retrieved 2025-11-04.