Touching the Void
Life, hanging by a threadFollowing its sold-out world premiere in Bristol and critically acclaimed West End run, Touching the Void returns for one week only for a global live broadcast, live from Bristol Old Vic, followed by a week to watch On Demand.
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.
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.
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-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)
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.
I can remember jumping up afterwards and thinking: well that’s five stars and possibly six. If you think theatre isn’t for you, try this.
Ann Treneman, The Times
This stunningly inventive play exemplifies the power of theatre
SPELLBINDING. I’ve seen it twice and would go again in a heartbeat.
A triumph of resolve and innovation…proves anything is possible in the theatre
White knuckle theatre
Majestically tense
Breathlessly exciting
FAQ – ON DEMAND
How does it work? Touching the Void’s on demand viewing is powered by TicketCo. Once you purchase a ticket, you’ll be sent a unique code which is what you’ll use to access the show.
How to watch on my TV? Download the TicketCo app, which is on many Smart TV app stores, on Apple TV, Android TV and Fire TV. With the TV app, input your unique code and the stream will start playing. Or, start playing the stream on your phone or tablet and then cast the show to your TV using AirPlay or Chromecast. Or, plug your laptop into your TV using an HDMI cable.
When you’re ready to watch, click the link in your confirmation email or open the TicketCo app. Input your unique code if it asks for it. Your ticket allows you to “rent” the show for 48 hours – starting from the moment you first click play to watch*.
- Standard: The show will be available to watch from 00.01am on Wed 2 Jun until 11.59pm on Tue 8 Jun. Tickets can be bought at any time from 00.01am on Fri 28 May until 9.00pm on Tue 8 Jun.
- Captioned/Audio Described: The show will be available to watch from 00.01am on Mon 7 Jun until 11.59pm on Sun 13 Jun. Tickets can be bought at any time from 00.01am on Wed 2 Jun until 9.00pm on Sun 13 Jun.
*Given the show is approx. 2 hours 20 mins, the last time you can click play to watch the show in full is 9.30pm on the last day. If you want to take advantage of your full 48 hours, however, make sure to click play two days before the end of the run.
Sound: To get the best of Touching the Void’s incredible sound design, we recommend using headphones if you are watching on a phone, tablet or laptop. If you have good stereo or surround speakers for your TV, make sure to use them.