Touching The Void Tickets

Based on Joe Simpson's book, I had wondered how this might work as a theatrical piece, but work it most certainly did. Superb acting by all 4 actors, and brilliant writing and theatrical craft turned what had been a monologue in the book into a vivid theatrical event, as Joe's thoughts and inner demons were acted out, along with re-creating the action on that fateful mountain side and deep crevasse. Gripping , heart-and gut-wrenching at times, but ultimately uplifting. A tale of the triumph of the human sprit. You don't have to be a climber or mountaineer to get a lot from this production, but if you are, it will give you added insight. Some strong language - absolutely in keeping - means this isn't for the young, but otherwise I'd recommend it to all.

A truly extraordinary show. A real life story of unbelievable human courage.

The show was almost ruined by been sold seats that were restricted view. They really were zero view. I ended up having to pay additional to be moved to seats that had a view. After the move, me and my wife totally enjoyed the show, which helped by knowing the story and references to other climbing stories throughout the early 20th century right through to the actual story. A really good show

Disappointing overall

What a fantastic show and brilliant athletic acting! So pleased we got to see it, and to hear John Martyn’s ‘May you Never’ over and over again just divine!!

Really enjoyed the show. The lighting was brilliant and helped to capture the atmosphere of what would have been going on. Got goosebumps a couple of times and a couple of tears! Loved the humour as well! Stuck well to the true story - as written in Joes book.

Be prepared for incessant bad language.

A complex true story cleverly played and told in a form and style that did not undermine the facts.

A brilliant production that gives stage life to an impossible story

Fantastic theatre and inspirational concerning the human spirit

Any play should have human interaction and tension at its core but the story of how a climber cut the rope to his climbing partner to save himself (he had little choice or suffer a pointless death himself) avoided the main question and concentrated on the story of how the abandoned climber made it back to camp. Why no confrontation between the two men at any point. Admirable as the acting was especially showing Joe Simpson’s superhuman effort to reach safety, the outcome is so well known by now that the way home seemed interminable for this member of the audience. By sticking so closely to the facts of the real life story any potential true drama was lost and the play became a trial of endurance for both actor and this member of the audience whose eyes closed more than once over the two hours. This is an example of how a dramatic set and excellent acting does not a play make. A less than gripping afternoon in this pretty uncomfortable theatre.

Read the book, saw the movie and was intrigued as to how it could be staged. Excellent and realistic production, you just have to imagine that you are there and accept it for what it is. Embrace it.

Far too long

Very well planned and though out theatre production. It is a joy to see if you are a climber and know about the book it is based on or if you are no climber and the story is new to you. Very unbiased representation of an at the time very debated subject. Well done and a great night out! Very recommended!

Worth seeing for the story but there are a few odd scenes

Over all we enjoyed it and thought the mountain scenes were good. From our seats in the stalls we struggled to see the action on the stage. We thought there was a great deal of swearing - it must have been a lot for two 21year olds to actually comment on it!

An innovative set and a superbly acted piece portraying an unlikely feat of heroism which miraculously ended in triumph.

The visitor is transported to the Andes to experience Simon’s rope/cutting dilemma first hand. The set was very evocative of the unforgiving terrain. Tension was interspersed with humour. Well acted by actors can climb!

Interesting interpretation and it most certainly did have some memorable moments but they were few. in essence, it was a little disappointing.

Though knowing the story,through the book and film,this production still had many moments of great tension. The only jarring moments for myself were of the screaming sister. A bit too much of a theatrical conceit.

Outstanding narration of an epictale of survival. It sucks you in and makes you feel like you can also touch the void.

The quality of the acting is astounding, the creation of the set inspirational and at the end of the show the ability to get up and walk out is nigh impossible. A

I was wondering how this story would translate and come alive as theatre. Boy how it worked! Very imaginative use of theatre set, narrative and wonderful acting to really draw the audience in . You trully experience the full emotion of this extraordinary tale of courage and endurance.

TOUCHING THE VOID is an amazing true story of Mountain, the human spirit and of people facing enormous life challenges and I know it well. I was interested to see how on earth they could tell it on a very small stage! The introduction used Joe Simpsons(real or imaginary)unpleasant sister to carry the story and to explain the "why and how" of the pair being on the Mountain in the first place + an analysis of "Climbers" and their psyche!! It was disconnected and confusing to find the opening set was at Joes funeral- when he wrote the book when he got back and gives Inspirational talks to this day!- so we know he is still very much alive! That was explained later as the play progressed. I was pleased to see the play acknowledged how Simon SAVED Joes life by his actions on the "hill" and how Joe also saved his own life by his own determined will and action.The construction of the mountain and the climbing on the stage was good and quite cleverly done. All in all a good evening.