How Pride Went From Sold-Out National Run to the West End | Stephen Beresford & Samuel Barnet

After sold-out runs in Cardiff and at the National Theatre, Pride is transferring to the Bridge Theatre this November. In this special mini episode, Jamie Body sits down with BAFTA-winning writer Stephen Beresford and Tony-nominated actor Samuel Barnett to talk about bringing the true story of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners to the stage. Stephen explains what a musical can do that the film couldn’t, including how a song about the Sexual Offences Act conveys information in a way a scene on screen never could. He also talks about having Pride and his new film Elsinore, which is opening at the BFI London Film Festival, both landing at the same time. Samuel shares how a three-week workshop turned into what felt like a long audition, why he wasn’t ready to let go of playing Jonathan, and what he’s learned from shows that transfer, from The History Boys to Pride. They finish with advice for drama students and early-career writers and actors trying to get a foot on the ladder in a changing industry. 🎟 Pride the Musical runs at the Bridge Theatre in London from 12 November. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major platforms 📱 Follow Jamie: @bodyjamie 🌐 jamiebody.com #PrideMusical #BridgeTheatre #StephenBeresford #SamuelBarnett #WestEnd #MusicalTheatre #TheBusinessOfShowBusiness #LGSM #TheatrePodcast