Pride, a new musical adaptation of the celebrated Pathé film, has announced full casting ahead of its world premiere at the National Theatre. The production reunites director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford, whose original screenplay inspired the show.
The musical will run at the National Theatre’s Dorfman stage from 11 June to 12 September 2026, following a preview season at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff from 31 March to 18 April 2026.
Casting includes Samuel Barnett as Jonathan, Lewis Cornay as Bromley, Matthew Durkan as Mike, Gillian Elisa as Gwen and Robin Hayward as Martin. They are joined by Chris Jenkins, Darren Lawrence, Jhon Lumsden, Kirsty Malpass, Sarah Pugh, Jordan Shaw, Courtney Stapleton, Caroline Sheen, Mared Williams and Matthew Woodyatt. The ensemble features Daniel Forrester, Madeleine Morgan, Catherine Morris and Graham Vick.
Speaking about the cast, Matthew Warchus said:
‘I’m very much looking forward to be working with such an outstanding group of performers to bring this remarkable and joy-filled true story to the stage.’
The musical features original music by Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, drawing inspiration from protest anthems, pop, rock, disco and Welsh choral tradition.
Set during the 1984 miners’ strike, Pride follows activist Mark Ashton and the group who formed Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners. Their alliance with a small Welsh mining village leads to an extraordinary journey of solidarity and shared purpose.
The creative team includes Bunny Christie, Lizzi Gee, Hugh Vanstone, Bobby Aitken, Tom Kelly, Jo Cichonska, Helen Keane for Campbell Young Associates, David Grindrod, Nick Trumble, Charlie Hughes-D’Aeth, Jamie Manton, Verity Sadler, Ashley Andrews, Luca Panetta, Jonas Roebuck and Jennifer Lane Baker.
Produced by P&P Productions with the National Theatre in association with Pathé, the production will hold its Press Night on Thursday 25 June 2026 at 7pm.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
