Touching the Void (2021)
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.
Director: Tom Morris
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: May 26, 2021
Cast
- Fiona Hampton - Sarah
- Patrick McNamee - Richard
- Joshua Williams - Joe
- Angus Yellowlees - Simon
Screenplay
Production: Bristol Old Vic
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Touching the Void about?
- 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.
- Who directed Touching the Void?
- Touching the Void was directed by Tom Morris.
- Who stars in Touching the Void?
- Touching the Void stars Fiona Hampton, Patrick McNamee, Joshua Williams, Angus Yellowlees.
- How long is Touching the Void?
- Touching the Void has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- Where was Touching the Void produced?
- Touching the Void was produced in United Kingdom.