Pride (musical)

The musical is based on the 2014 film Pride, by Stephen Beresford. In 2014, at a screening of the film in London Beresford revealed that early talks had taken place about adapting the film into a stage musical. In 2022, Matthew Warchus who directed the film announced that a stage musical was in development with Beresford returning to write the script. The musical was officially announced on 29 April 2025, as part of Indhu Rubasingham's inaugural season announcement as Director of the Royal National Theatre, in a co-production with Sherman Theatre. == Production ==

World premiere: Cardiff and London (2026) The musical will have its world premiere at the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff from 31 March to 18 April 2026, before transferring to the Dorfman Theatre at the Royal National Theatre in London from 11 June to 12 September 2026. It is directed by Matthew Warchus, set and costume designed by Bunny Christie and choreographed by Lizzi Gee. Casting was announced on 20 January 2026. == Cast and characters ==