Touching the Void: ON DEMAND

We’re overwhelmed by the incredible feedback from those of you who’ve tuned into the Live Broadcasts of Touching the Void this week. So much so that we’re giving you another week of On Demand to watch the show at your leisure!

All the fantastic elements of our Live Broadcast – astonishing true story, 5-star production, fantastic West End cast, multi-camera set-up, surround sound – will be available to enjoy at any time, from wherever you are in the world. Whether you missed our Live Broadcasts, or simply want to watch it again, now is your chance!

ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE

“Nail-biting, you feel as if you’ve been to the ends of the earth without moving from your seat. A stirring testament to human fortitude and the power of theatre.” — The Telegraph

Following its sold-out world premiere in Bristol and critically acclaimed West End run, Touching the Void returned for one week only to Bristol Old Vic for performances May 26-29, 2021. Watch a recording on demand for a limited time only.

Be transported from the comfort of your living room to the freezing peaks of the Peruvian Andes, as Joe Simpson and Simon Yates’ perilous descent of Siula Grande becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival. Bringing the thrill of live theatre to your home, experience the death-defying heights and life-changing decisions from a more intimate angle than ever with our unique multi-camera set-up and an engrossing 3D soundscape.

Directed by Tony Award-winning Tom Morris (War Horse) and based on Joe Simpson’s bestselling memoir turned BAFTA-winning film, David Greig’s thrilling adaptation charts this astonishing feat of human endurance.

Life, hanging by a thread. What happens when you look death squarely in the face and how do you find the strength to crawl back towards life? Perched on an unstable snow-cliff and battered by freezing winds, Simon is desperate to rescue his injured climbing partner who hangs from a rope below him. Meanwhile, Joe teeters on the brink of death and despair in a crevasse from which he can’t possibly climb to safety.

Life-affirming and often darkly funny, Touching the Void takes the audience on an epic adventure that asks how far you’d be willing to go to survive.

A Bristol Old Vic, Fiery Angel, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Royal & Derngate Northampton and Fuel co-production (presented in the West End in association with Ambassador Theatre Group Productions).

HOW IT WORKS

• This performance was captured live during our Live Broadcast week. The On Demand show is not a live performance.
• TO WATCH: The show will be available to watch ON DEMAND from 7:01pm ET on Tue, Jun 1 until 6:59pm ET on Tue, Jun 8*.
• TO BOOK: Tickets can be bought any time Fri, May 28 until 4:00pm ET on Tue, Jun 8. This ticket allows you to “rent” the show for 48 hours – starting from the moment you first click play to watch*. Standard tickets cost £15 (approx $20). Please note: when you click through to our partners at Ticketco to purchase your tickets, times will be listed local to the UK. Times on this website are listed in ET.
• We recommend watching the show on your TV if possible with surround sound. Or, if watching on your laptop, we recommend using headphones for the most immersive experience.

*Given the show is approx. 2 hours 20 mins, the last time you can click play to watch the show in full is 4:30pm ET on Tue, Jun 8. If you want to take advantage of your full 48 hours, however, make sure to click play by Sun, Jun 6.

ACCESSIBILITY

Audio described and captioned versions of the performance will be available to watch On Demand from Tue, Jun 6 at 7:01pm ET until Sun, Jun 13 at 6:59pm ET.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO THE AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO THE CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE.