Dates announced for new British Musical 'PRIDE' based on award-winning film

The new musical, based on the award-winning film, will reunite director Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical) and writer Stephen Beresford (The Last of the Haussmans) for its World Premiere on the National Theatre's Dorfman stage next June.

Funny, fierce and full of heart, Pride will feature original music by Christopher Nightingale(A Christmas Carol), Josh Cohen (Sylvia), and DJ Walde (Sylvia). Together, they've created songs inspired by protest anthems, pop, rock, disco, and the Welsh choral tradition.

Pride is a timely and inspiring story of real-life events, where two communities united and set aside their differences. It follows a group of lesbian and gay activists who raised money to help families affected by the British miners' strike in 1984, and was the start of what would become known as the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners campaign. The film, released in 2014, was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA.

Casting to be announced for the world premiere.

Speaking about bringing Pride to the stage, Director Matthew Warchus said:

‘It was one of the greatest joys and privileges of my career to direct the film version of ‘Pride’. I’m so excited to be working alongside Stephen again - together with Chris, Josh and DJ - to bring this hugely emotional and inspiring true story to the stage and let it sing.’

Writer Stephen Beresford said:

‘It was an incredible experience to bring the true story of ‘Pride’ to the screen, and it’s equally thrilling to now bring it to the stage. The soaring, epic nature of this story seemed tailor-made for musical theatre - and to collaborate with Josh and DJ, and reunite with Matthew and Chris has been nothing short of a joy. I can’t wait for audiences to see it.’

Pride has a book and lyrics by Stephen Beresford, music by Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, developed and directed by Matthew Warchus. The artistic team is completed by 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 and casting director David Grindrod CDG.

It will play at the Dorfman from 11 June to 12 September 2026.