National Theatre at Home: Pride

Overview

Summer 1984. The UK is in turmoil. With Thatcher battling to dismantle the coal industry, and a lethal pandemic on the rise, 24-year-old activist Mark Ashton founds an unlikely new alliance with the pit communities of South Wales: Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners. Funny, fierce and filled with joy, what follows is the incredible true story of two disparate communities joining forces – and making history. This brand-new musical unites Matthew Warchus and Stephen Beresford, director and writer of the hit film Pride, with composers Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen, and DJ Walde. Together they share the inspiring story of these real-life events, featuring original songs inspired by protest anthems, pop, rock, disco and the Welsh choral tradition.

Cast

Samuel Barnett

Jonathan

Lewis Cornay

Bromley

Matthew Durkan

Mike

Gillian Elisa

Gwen

Daniel Forrester

Ensemble / Understudy Bromley / Understudy Mark

Alyn Hawke

Swing / Understudy Gethin / Understudy Reggie

Robin Haywood

Martin

Chris Jenkins

Gethin / Understudy Jonathan / Understudy Mike

Darren Lawrence

Cliff

Jhon Lumsden

Mark

Kirsty Malpass

Hefina

Madeleine Morgan

Ensemble / Understudy Steph / Understudy Margaret