Touching The Void
Touching The Void
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Proves anything is possible in Theatre’ - The Guardian
Don’t miss your last chance to see the critically acclaimed transfer of TOUCHING THE VOID in the West End.
Directed by the award-winning Tom Morris (War Horse) and based on Joe Simpson’s best-selling memoir turned BAFTA-winning film, TOUCHING THE VOID chart’s Joe Simpson’s and Simon Yates' struggle for survival on the perilous Siula Grande mountain in the Peruvian Andes.
Opening to sensational reviews in the West End, David Greig’s thrilling adaptation take the audience on an epic adventure that asks how far you’d be willing to go to survive.
Life-affirming and often darkly funny, book now for the final few weeks and be part of the experience. Must end 29 February 2020
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Spellbinding’ - The Daily Telegraph
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Gripping’ - The Times
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Stunningly inventive’ - The Times
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Thrillingly original’ - Daily Mail
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Breathlessly exciting’ - Evening Standard
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Spine-Tingling’ - Time Out
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Enthralling’ - Daily Express
- Duration
2 hours and 25 minutes, including a 25 minute interval.
- Good To Know
Christmas Schedule
w/c 23rd December
Monday 23rd December 7.30pm
Tuesday 24th December 2.30pm
Wednesday 25th December no show
Thursday 26th December 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Friday 27th December 7.30pm
Saturday 28th December 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Additional Details & FAQ
- Access Information
Access Bookings: 0844 871 7677
- Cancellation Policy
No exchange, no refunds after purchase.
- Suitable For Children
12 +
Contains frequent very strong language.
Reviews
Helen
Mar 3, 2020
A really creative and enjoyable piece of theatre. Superb acting.
Diana Anderson
Mar 2, 2020
Great choreography, great acting, powerful story
Graham
Feb 29, 2020
Really loved the staging of this story - imaginatively realised and great physical acting. The play itself was not quite as psychologically developed as I had expected, with some "stock" speeches and limited character insight. Nevertheless worth seeing and would recommend it.
Annette
Feb 28, 2020
Wonderful acting - brilliant staging - a truly incredible and unforgettable experience 💙💙💙
Anita
Feb 27, 2020
Really enjoyed the show, didn't know the story, but was Interesting and entertaining and the actors played there parts brilliantly would definitely recommend anyone to go and see it
Al
Feb 27, 2020
Excellent, thoughally enjoyable .
Margaret Jones
Feb 27, 2020
Good but the “f” word used too many times! Surely it’s past it’s sell by date. Can’t script writers find better alternatives.
Eve
Feb 23, 2020
A unique staging of an amazing story.
Derren Powell
Feb 23, 2020
Simply superb. Thought provoking and inspiring. Beautifully done. Enjoyed very minute (except the C-bomb)
Jen B
Feb 23, 2020
This show really was something else! So different to any other show I’ve been to in London, but in a good way! So gripping to watch and for what could be a pretty difficult story to stage, the staging was fantastic. Seriously worth going to see.
Mits.
Feb 21, 2020
Gripping, engaging, and thoroughly enjoyable!
Strathon
Feb 21, 2020
Before I saw the show I could not imagine how they were going to construct the images. What a good job they made of the mountain. The tension built uip and uip and although one knew that Joe survived you were still feeling tense and wondering if he was going to make it.
JC
Feb 21, 2020
Brilliant adaptation. Clever staging. Emotionally delivered. There were a some quite young children there and I think the language was a bit string for very young children.
Shanti
Feb 20, 2020
Having bought this as part of a Xmas gift for my husband, we weren't sure what to expect. It was cleverly done and the show was a delight!
Londoners
Feb 20, 2020
Shame it finishes soon. Excellent, may be doesn't transfer to stage as well as film but, none these, a great evening
Emma
Feb 20, 2020
The adaptation of the story for a theatrical play was spectacular. The actors were magnificent. I could literally feel the pain...
Phil Wheeler
Feb 12, 2020
Difficult start as the action was not visible from my upper circle seat. Greatly improved as action took place further back during climbing sections. Good use of sister to narrate!
Adrian
Feb 11, 2020
Hard to believe how the mechanics and stagecraft of this performance bring true impressions of what it was like for the climbers. Only way to appreciate this is to go!
Rosemary
Feb 9, 2020
It was brilliant
Anonymous
Feb 9, 2020
Excellent stage adaptation of story
Susan Thompson
Feb 8, 2020
Excellent performance,kept us on the edge of our seats despite knowing the outcome. Thank you also for changing our seats so that my coughing friend could get out easily when she had a coughing fit. Susie Thompson
Melanie
Feb 7, 2020
A brilliantly produced play that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Loved it 😊
Tim Hugh
Feb 4, 2020
Great acting. Serious but also surprisingly very funny. There is a very thoughtful mind dealing with the human conundrum this situation created.
Stephen Catley
Feb 3, 2020
Fantastic performance from the actors
Jessie McGowan
Feb 2, 2020
Excellent, totally enthralling play
AW
Feb 1, 2020
Just loved this play (although it would have been even better without the swearing). It was totally enthralling, had a good pace and kept me interested throughout. So glad I went.
Sarah G
Feb 1, 2020
Highly recommend this production - it was a great twist on the story and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.
Jojo P
Jan 31, 2020
Although I half knew the story I was still on the edge of my seat! Fantastic acting and the stage setting and props created a vivid scene.
Rob Little
Jan 30, 2020
one of the best pieces of theatre I've seen a long time. Powerful story great acting - you're there with them on the mountain.
Chris Coates
Jan 30, 2020
Show was very good and an imaginative interpretation of a wonderful story. However the music was a bit too loud, and prevented us hearing some of the words when it was thumping. We were in the stalls, so not far away from the stage
Agnes
Jan 30, 2020
I’ve read the book and seen the film but this was interpreted in a totally different way. Excellent
Chris
Jan 30, 2020
See above Sadly work commitments meant I missed the show. Surprised the box office sent me this. They must still have my ticket. Waiting for me !!
Ken
Jan 28, 2020
A brilliantly innovative portrayal of a deeply moving and gripping true story. An excellent production and a thoroughly engaging evening.
Sue Robertson
Jan 27, 2020
excellent in every way
Gill, London
Jan 26, 2020
what an experience - incredible staging, acting and a remarkable true story - the cast take you on that journey with the help of an inventive set design and between them all we the audience are there for every nail biting, gruelling step of this mountain adventure and triumph over the odds. So inspiring:)
Kings
Jan 26, 2020
Whether you know the story or not, this is an atmospheric, nail biter of a play. The set design is excellent for representing a variety of mountain settings! Actors were also brilliant. Loved it.
Hannah
Jan 25, 2020
Amazing reenactment of an incredible story. Beautifully put together and fantastic performance. Loved every minute.
Tina
Jan 25, 2020
Great evening. Incredible performances.
Jonathan MW
Jan 24, 2020
We really enjoyed the show last night. Great acting, story telling and use of props and effects. It’s amazing how much the story was bought to life.
Pippa
Jan 24, 2020
Great night at the theatre - such a clever way to tell the story. Well done all
Ilana Bouskila
Jan 23, 2020
I already knew this climbing story and had seen the Joe Simpson documentary, Touching the Void. But this didn't detract from the sense of urgency and tension. I was so impressed by the imaginative way the play was presented, suggesting mountains, ridges, cold icy conditions, and blizzards. The acting was amazing, professional, moving. Loved the music choice too. I would highly recommend this to both regular and infrequent theatre-goers. My one small criticism is that at times, when the blizzard was raging, and Richard was narrating what was happening, it was difficult to discern exactly what he was saying. The sounds drowned out his words.
Andy
Jan 23, 2020
Extremely gripping drama. You forget you are in the theatre and it feels like you are on the mountain. The plot pulls you in from start to finish.
Bernard Jacobs
Jan 22, 2020
Excellent. The production was great, Good acting, amazing 'mountain' scenery. Only slight disappointment our seats (S5 and 6) were sold as unrestricted view and when they got near the top of the mountain they vanished from sight, so not quite what it said on the tin!
sarah
Jan 22, 2020
our multigenerational group all loved the show. We left discussing it and the following day it was still a topic of conversation My 83 old mother couldn't believe the ending and my 17 year old commented on the quality of the acting and how she was moved to cry and could really hear the pain in the voices of the actors. The set was so clever and all in all it was a real experience. The link with the Samaritans was positive to see and the show really made you think about the power of the human spirit and resilience. i would strongly recommend this play
Caroline Dear
Jan 19, 2020
Incredible, moving and exciting, a fabulous performances by all the actors. When we left we felt like we had been on an expiation up the mountain. Loved it!
Kirsty B
Jan 19, 2020
A brilliant performance transferring climbing mountains to the West End stage
Kiwi girl
Jan 18, 2020
A wonderful night out. Fascinating way to tell a well known story and incredible props/scenery Acting all great but Josh Williams playing Joe stole the show Don’t miss it
Sharron
Jan 17, 2020
Must admit I was a little cynical as to how this was going to work, and to be honest, in the first 10 mins I was little bit underwhelmed. How wrong was I, stick with it, it is so good. The narrative is compelling, acting first class and total respect for what they achieved on a small stage with 4 x main actors.
Madeleine
Jan 16, 2020
Very clever dramatisation of a story set in the Andes. Inventive staging and great cast.
LM
Jan 16, 2020
What a fantastic play - don’t miss it.