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Thursday 7 February, 7.30pm Fiona Hampton Sarah Movement Director Sasha Milavic Davies Touching The Void Tickets At Duke of York's Theatre, London ‍ See The Critically Acclaimed Play In London's West End In 2019 ‍ Tom Morris’ most-accomplished project since the critically acclaimed War Horse , will be heading to the Duke of York’s Theatre . Wednesday and Saturday: £14 - £32 The heart of the story is Joe Simpson's mental battle as he teeters on the very brink of death and despair in a crevasse from which he can't possibly climb to safety.

The play centres on the true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, climb of the 6,344-metre west face of the Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes[1] in 1985. After lowering himself, Simpson found another small entrance and climbed back onto the glacier via a steep snow slope. [14], The play is directed by the Artistic Director of Bristol Old Vic Tom Morris,[15] with movement direction by Sasha Milavic Davies,[16] design by Ti Green,[17] lighting design by Chris Davey[16] and composition and sound design by Jon Nicholls. Joe Simpson's memoir Touching the Void, an international bestseller and BAFTA-winning film sensation, charts his struggle for survival on the perilous Siula Grande mountain in the Peruvian Andes in 1985. CAST

Stage Talk Magazine Exhausted and almost completely delirious, he reached base camp only a few hours before Yates intended to leave the base camp and return to civilisation.

"This is much more than a crampon brag: this is about loneliness, loyalty and the overpowering desire to survive. Friday 8 February, 5:30pm All Rights Reserved. Simpson could not climb up the rope, Yates could not pull him back up, the cliff was too high for Simpson to be lowered down, and they could not communicate. He had survived the 150-foot fall despite his broken leg and had landed on a small ledge inside the crevasse.

Running time: 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one 20 minute interval. Touching the Void is a play written by David Greig, based on the book of the same name by Joe Simpson.

Directed by the award-winning Tom Morris (War Horse) and based on Joe Simpson's best-selling memoir, turned BAFTA-winning film, this extraordinary story charts Joe Simpson's and Simon Yates' struggle for survival on the perilous Siula Grande mountain in the Peruvian Andes, Life-affirming and often darkly funny, David Greig's thrilling adaptation of Touching The Void takes the audience on an epic adventure that asks how far you'd be willing to go to survive. Tuesday 5 February

[18] Following its premiere production Touching the Void embarked on a tour to the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh and Royal & Derngate, Northampton with whom it was a coproduction. It was impossible for Simpson to climb up to the entrance of the crevasse, therefore his only choice was to lower himself deeper into the crevasse and hope that there was another way out. Designer Ti Green

Exhausted and suffering from hypothermia, Yates dug himself a snow cave to wait out the storm. That’s what makes it great theatre."

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Composer & Sound Designer Jon Nicholls

It made its world premiere at the Bristol Old Vic in September 2018, before embarking on a short UK and international tour. Adapted by David Greig, ‘Life can deal you an amazing hand. Touching the Void is a 2003 docudrama survival film directed by Kevin Macdonald and starring Brendan Mackey, Nicholas Aaron, and Ollie Ryall.The plot concerns Joe Simpson and Simon Yates's disastrous and near-fatal climb of Siula Grande in the Cordillera Huayhuash in the Peruvian Andes, in 1985.It is based on Simpson's 1988 book of the same name. The Times, ★★★★★ With Simpson incapacitated Yates lowered Simpson off the North Ridge by tying two 150-foot lengths of rope together to make one rope.

Based on the book by Joe Simpson “electrifying production” from £10, not available on Premium Seats

[10] On 8 November 2017, it was announced the play would receive its world premiere the following year[11] and would begin previews at the Bristol Old Vic on 8 September 2018,[12] with an official opening night on 18 September,[13] booking for a limited period until 6 October. Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Bristol Old Vic, Royal & Derngate & Fuel present the World Premiere of

The Lyceum’s Artistic Director David Greig brings his award-winning writing skills to the first stage adaptation of this nail-biting adventure, rich in psychodrama and suspense.

Based on Joe Simpson’s 1988 memoir of the same name and adapted for the stage by David Greig, the play details real-life events of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates who scaled the previously unclimbed … Touching the Void [Play] - Following its critically acclaimed World Premiere in 2018 and a run at Bristol Old Vic in March 2019, Touching The Void transfers to the West End in 2020. [20] [21] A typical performance runs two hours and forty minutes, including one interval of 30 mins. ★★★★ [2][3][4][5][6][7], Touching the Void has been adapted for the stage by David Greig,[8] based on the 1988 book of the same name by Joe Simpson.

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He therefore had to save himself.

In all Simpson spent three days without food and with almost no water, crawling and hopping five miles back to their base camp. “gripping, compelling and immersive live experience” The Will to Survive "a stirring testament to human fortitude and the power of theatre”

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It follows Joe Simpson and Simon Yates as they climb the west face of the Siula Grande, becoming the first climbers to reach the summit using the west face.

Yates had to make the hard decision to cut the rope in order to save his own life. Do you play it steady, bluff like crazy or go all in?’ What happens when you look death squarely in the face, and how do you find the strength to crawl back towards life?

Artistic Director of Bristol Old Vic, Tom Morris (The Grinning Man, War Horse, Swallows & Amazons), lends his visionary directing style to the show.

Lighting Designer Chris Davey

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Director Tom Morris “an epic tale is brought newly and vividly to life”

Saturday 9 February, 2pm "Gripping, inventively staged survival story on an epic scale" Touching the Void

Touching the Void: Devising - Autobiographical Theatre, ★★★★★ On sale 17 December, AUDIO DESCRIBED Bluebeard.

[9] The book was previously adapted into a docudrama survival film in 2003. © 2001 - 2020 AllGigs Limited, company number: 05113554.

Writer/adaptor David Greig ".

Tuesday - Saturday: £16 - £35.50 Following a world premiere production at the Bristol Old Vic in 2018 and performances earlier this year, Touching The Void will transfer to the Duke of York’s Theatre, it has been announced. DEVISING WORKSHOP Patrick McNamee Richard

When Simpson regained consciousness, he discovered that the rope had been cut and realized that Yates would presume that he was dead. [12] The production marked the reopening of the venue following refurbishment. [22], The script of Touching the Void was published by Faber and Faber on 6 September 2018.[23][24]. Touching the Void Based on the book by Joe Simpson Adapted by David Greig ‘Life can deal you an amazing hand. Featuring Dr Mike Stroud OBE. Bristol Post, The Lyceum | Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. The play centres on the true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, climb of the 6,344-metre west face of the Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985. Edward Hayter Simon

Touching the Void is a play written by David Greig, based on the book of the same name by Joe Simpson.It made its world premiere at the Bristol Old Vic in September 2018, before embarking on a short UK and international tour.

Yates cut the rope, plummeting Simpson down the cliff into a deep crevasse. ★★★★★ Also unforgettable is the appalling dilemma of Simon Yates, perched on an unstable snow-cliff, battered by freezing winds and desperate to rescue the injured Simpson, who hangs from a rope below him. Broadway World Touch Tour, 6.15pm [12], Following completion of the tour Touching the Void transferred to the Duke of York's Theatre in London's West End for a limited run, running from 9 November 2019 until 29 February 2020.

information you provide is stored securely and will not be sold on or “A cracking production... masterly” Unreserved seating, all tickets £10 Wednesday 6 February, 7.30pm. Assuming Simpson was dead Yates carried on descending the mountain by himself. Thursday 24 January, 7.30pm Do you play it steady, bluff like crazy or go all in?’.

Contains frequent strong language and depictions of injury and death.

Simpson, however, was still alive. Monday 4 February, 7pm Saturday 26 January, 10am-12:30pm

POST SHOW DISCUSSION

★★★★

Descending down the north ridge tragedy struck as Simpson slipped down an ice cliff, breaking his right leg. [19] Following its opening night in Bristol it was announced the play would also tour to Hong Kong City Hall, Hong Kong, Perth Theatre, Perth and Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.

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★★★★

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Knowing that they will both ultimately fall into the void, he makes the critical decision to cut the rope, changing both of their lives forever.

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£10 (Preview tickets on sale from 17 December).

LYT will be doing a series of short performances in response to the show on the main stage, just before the show. LYT CURTAIN RAISER

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