Touching the Void (play)

Touching the Void
Written byDavid Greig
Date premiered18 September 2018 (2018-09-18)
Place premieredBristol Old Vic
Original languageEnglish
SubjectSurvival
Setting1985, Peruvian Andes

Touching the Void is a play written by David Greig, based on the book of the same name by Joe Simpson. It made its world premiere at the Bristol Old Vic in September 2018, before embarking on a short UK and international tour. The play centres on the true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, climb of the 6,344-metre west face of the Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.