PhotosInside Rehearsals for Touching the Void in the West EndThe stage adaption of Joe Simpson’s memoir will begin performances November 14 in London.
By
Marc J. Franklin
October 30, 2019
After several regional and touring productions, David Greig’s adaptation of Touching the Void will begin performances in the West End November 9 ahead of a November 14 opening night. Original cast members Fiona Hampton, Patrick McNamee, and Josh Williams all return for the West End transfer, with Angus Yellowlees joining the company.
Based on Joe Simpson’s memoir of the same name, Touching the Void follows the writer’s journey mountaineering through Peru’s Andres range after he fell into a ravine and broke his leg.
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Inside Rehearsals for Touching the Void in the West End
Directed by Tom Morris, Touching the Void featuresdesigns by Ti Green, sound by Jon Nicholls, lighting by Chris Davey, and stage movement by Sasha Milavic Davies.
The recording will be available on standard black vinyl, a limited-edition deluxe gatefold "pop-up" vinyl, and compact disc alongside digital versions.
The musical, a reinvention of Tim Burton’s cult classic film Edward Scissorhands, uses the pop music of Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Alanis Morissette, and more.