Stage musical adaptation of beloved LGBTQ+ film PRIDE confirmed for National Theatre in London

A stage musical adaptation of beloved LGBTQ+ film PRIDE has been confirmed for National Theatre in London.

Based on the uplifting true story of solidarity between LGBTQ+ activists and striking Welsh miners during the 1984 miners’ strike, Pride follows two seemingly disparate communities united during one of Britain’s most turbulent political eras.

Set against the backdrop of Thatcher’s Conservative government, the story explores themes of identity, resilience, and the power of unlikely alliances.

Indhu Rubasingham, National Theatre director and co-chief executive was excited to make the announcement, saying: “The National Theatre is a beacon of creativity, humanity and possibilities. It holds the stories of so many people who have made this place mean so much to so many. This is just the beginning, a flavour of what’s to come, the start of the next chapter.”

The musical reunites the acclaimed creative team behind the original 2014 film, which starred Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, Paddy Considine, Andrew Scott, George MacKay, Joseph Gilgun and Ben Schnetzer.

Andrew Scott said at the time was not a “gay film” but rather a film about humanity.

“Everybody within the cast and crew responded to that feeling at the read-through very passionately. They felt a huge ownership over that, whether they were men, women, gay or straight.”

The musical adaptation will be performed at the Dorfman Theatre in London after opening at the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff.

Music for the show will be created by Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen and DJ Walde.