Woodcut brings theatrical filmed productions to global TV audiences

Woodcut International signed a partnership with the UK theatre Bristol Old Vic to globally represent (TV/SVOD rights outside of the UK) for two full-length hit stage plays, "Touching the Void" (1x120’) and "Wuthering Heights" (1x155’).

Tom Morris, Artistic Director, Bristol Old Vic said: “During the COVID closures we were able to develop the technique and technology to broadcast live theatre from our unique and atmospheric playhouse. Now we have edited and post-produced these films to preserve the frisson of live performance and are taking them to a global marketplace so that the unique combination of ground-breaking performance and pure theatrical atmosphere which has built Bristol Old Vic’s national and international reputation can be experienced all over the world. We thrilled to be launching this partnership with Woodcut International to achieve this.”

Based on Joe Simpson’s bestselling memoir, "Touching the Void" charts an astonishing feat of human endurance. The performance transports viewers to the Peruvian Andes where Joe Simpson and Simon Yates embark on the perilous descent of the Siula Grande which soon becomes a breath-taking struggle for survival.

Following its 5-star world premiere, Emma Rice’s sensational adaptation of the Brontë classic "Wuthering Heights" returns. Rescued from the Liverpool docks as a child, Heathcliff is adopted by the Earnshaws and taken to live at Wuthering Heights. He finds a kindred spirit in Catherine Earnshaw and a fierce love ignites. When forced apart, a brutal chain of events is unleashed.

Woodcut International has also finalised a deal with US premier streaming service BroadwayHD who acquired "Touching the Void" (streaming on the platform as of 16th June) and "Wuthering Heights".

Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley, co-founders of BroadwayHD said: “We are thrilled to partner with Woodcut International to extend BroadwayHD’s world-class theatre titles to a global audience. It’s an honor to expand the reach of these extraordinary live performances from beyond Broadway, to audiences around the world.”

Koulla Anastasi, Commercial Director, Woodcut International said: “These are extraordinary plays, and we are privileged to be working with such an acclaimed theatrical institution as Bristol Old Vic. The performances have been uniquely packaged for a global TV audience, transporting viewers into the auditorium. We are also absolutely delighted to have signed a deal with BroadwayHD, a premium on-demand platform that streams high-end stage plays and musicals.”