“Coming to London when many Reform councils across England have banned Pride celebrations, and with trans rights in danger under the current Labour Government, this musical is vital.”
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Pride
Dorfman Theatre · 2h 40m · Opened Jun 25, 2026 · Closes Sep 12, 2026
Critics' Take
Critics hail this musical adaptation of the 2014 film as a triumphant, heartbreaking celebration of solidarity between gay activists and Welsh miners. Most praise its emotional power and joyous spirit, though a few find it dramatically shallow.
Critic Scorecard
21 reviewsSort:
“Pride is the show I have been waiting for in what is truly an impeccable piece of theatre.”
“This is an uproarious musical roadmap, of sorts, reminding us of ways to love each other, and a reminder that to overcome our fears, we must talk to those we are fearful of.”
“Five stars is nowhere near enough for this heartfelt and hard-hitting treat of a show.”
“Writer Stephen Beresford’s musical adaptation of his own 2014 film is a triumph.”
Audience Scorecard
308 audience reviews
A+
Loving It
Awards Scorecard
7
Nominated
Award Recognition
Olivier Awards
- ☆Best Actress in a Supporting RoleNominated
Showtimes
This Week(Aug 3–9)
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Pride?
Critics hail this musical adaptation of the 2014 film as a triumphant, heartbreaking celebration of solidarity between gay activists and Welsh miners. Most praise its emotional power and joyous spirit, though a few find it dramatically shallow. (CriticScore 85/100 from 21 reviews.)
Is Pride worth seeing?
Absolutely — Pride is one of the season's most acclaimed shows, earning a rare 85/100 from 21 critics. Don't miss it.
What is the CriticScore for Pride?
Pride has a CriticScore of 85/100 based on 21 professional reviews. This is considered a "Critical Gold" show.
Is Pride still running in London?
Yes, Pride is currently playing at Dorfman Theatre in London. It is scheduled to close on September 12, 2026.
Where is Pride playing in London?
Pride is playing at Dorfman Theatre.
How long is Pride?
Pride has a runtime of 2 hours and 40 minutes, including 1 intermission.
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“Review: Pride at the National Theatre. Despite my usual sceptical view of musicals this is an absolute joy! It's both…” — @kriswither.bsky.social
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Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Stephen BeresfordBook
- Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen, DJ WaldeMusic
- Stephen BeresfordLyrics
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 85/100 (21 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Jun 25, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 12, 2026
- Running
- 2 months in the West End
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Theatre
- Dorfman Theatre
- Synopsis
- Pride is an upcoming musical with book and lyrics by Stephen Beresford and music by Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen and DJ Walde. The musical is based on Beresford's 2014 film of the same name which in turn is depicts the true story of the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners campaign during the British miners' strike in 1984.
- Data Last Updated
- August 8, 2026
