Touching The Void tickets
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘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
Customer Reviews
A really creative and enjoyable piece of theatre. Superb acting.
Great choreography, great acting, powerful story
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.
Wonderful acting - brilliant staging - a truly incredible and unforgettable experience 💙💙💙
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
Excellent, thoughally enjoyable .
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.
A unique staging of an amazing story.
Simply superb. Thought provoking and inspiring. Beautifully done. Enjoyed very minute (except the C-bomb)
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.
Gripping, engaging, and thoroughly enjoyable!
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.
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.
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!
Shame it finishes soon. Excellent, may be doesn't transfer to stage as well as film but, none these, a great evening
The adaptation of the story for a theatrical play was spectacular. The actors were magnificent. I could literally feel the pain...
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!
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!
It was brilliant
Excellent stage adaptation of story
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
A brilliantly produced play that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Loved it 😊
Great acting. Serious but also surprisingly very funny. There is a very thoughtful mind dealing with the human conundrum this situation created.
Fantastic performance from the actors
Excellent, totally enthralling play
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.
Highly recommend this production - it was a great twist on the story and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.
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.
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.
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
I’ve read the book and seen the film but this was interpreted in a totally different way. Excellent
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 !!
A brilliantly innovative portrayal of a deeply moving and gripping true story. An excellent production and a thoroughly engaging evening.
excellent in every way
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:)
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.
Amazing reenactment of an incredible story. Beautifully put together and fantastic performance. Loved every minute.
Great evening. Incredible performances.
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.
Great night at the theatre - such a clever way to tell the story. Well done all
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
A brilliant performance transferring climbing mountains to the West End stage
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
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.
Very clever dramatisation of a story set in the Andes. Inventive staging and great cast.
What a fantastic play - don’t miss it.
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Access Information
Access Bookings: 0844 871 7677
Address
Duke of York's Theatre, St Martin's Lane, London
Cancellation Policy
No exchange, no refunds after purchase.
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
Suitable For Children
12 +
Contains frequent very strong language.