Touching the Void (play) Touching the Void (play) 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. "Touching the Void" has been adapted for the stage by David Greig, based on the 1988 book of the same name by Joe Simpson.
Russell Brice in Chamonix in the French Alps and Mountain Experience, based in Nepal. Brice's expertise has been used for a number of filming projects in the Himalaya, including as location manager for the 2010 film "The Wildest Dream", the story of George Mallory and the expedition to locate his body which was discovered by Conrad Anker. Brice's expertise has also been used for filming logistics for the series "Planet Earth", and the film "Touching the Void". Brice is a central figure in the 2015 documentary "Sherpa" which recounts events surrounding the 2014 Mount Everest ice avalanche. Brice is a founding member