Casting is now complete for London's National Theatre's premiere of the new musical Pride, adapted from the 2014 film of the same name.
Based on a true story, the
work follows a small group of gay men and women during the 1984
miners’ strike who lent their support to a small village in South Wales.
Tony winner Matthew Warchus (Matilda), who directed the film, will also helm the new musical.
The June 11-September 12 performances at the National's Dorfman will be preceded by a preview run at Sherman Theatre in Cardiff March 31-April 18.
The newly announced cast will be led by 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 will be joined by an ensemble that includes Daniel Forrester, Madeleine Morgan, Catherine Morris, and Graham Vick.
The score is a blend of protest anthems, pop, rock, disco, and the Welsh choral tradition, with a book and lyrics by Stephen Beresford and music by Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen, and DJ Walde.
The creative team also features 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, 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.
Pride is presented by P&P Productions with the National Theatre in association with Pathé.
For tickets and more information, visit NationalTheatre.org.uk.
