The stage adaptation of Brokeback Mountain, a novel by Annie Proulx, is set to make its world premiere at London’s Soho Theatre in May. The play, which features music, stars Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges in the lead roles, with Eddi Reader providing the vocals. The show marks the playwriting debut of Ashley Robinson and the songs have been written by Dan Gillespie Sells. The production will be directed by Jonathan Butterell.
Brokeback Mountain, which was previously adapted into an Oscar-winning film in 2005, tells the story of two young men who fall in love while working together as sheep herders in rural Wyoming. The story explores their tumultuous relationship as they struggle to reconcile their feelings with the societal expectations placed upon them.
The play has been described as a fresh take on the story, with writer Annie Proulx praising Robinson’s script for opening up new perspectives on the original material. For Robinson, the opportunity to adapt the beloved novel into a stage play was an honor, as he seeks to bring new life to the timeless story and introduce it to a whole new generation.
The world premiere of Brokeback Mountain is scheduled for May 10th, with a limited run until August 12th. This groundbreaking LGBT play adaptation promises to be a moving and emotional exploration of love and identity, set against the rugged backdrop of rural Wyoming.
