Following a sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre, the critically acclaimed musical The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry will transfer to London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket in January 2026.
Performances begin on 29 January and will run until 18 April 2026, with a press night scheduled for 10 February.
Adapted by Rachel Joyce from her best-selling novel, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry features music and lyrics by chart-topping indie musician Passenger, known for the hit single Let Her Go. The production is directed by Katy Rudd.
Reprising their roles from Chichester are Mark Addy (The Full Monty, Game of Thrones) as Harold Fry and Jenna Russell (Sunday in the Park with George, Hello, Dolly!) as Maureen. Further casting is to be announced.
Rachel Joyce said: “I couldn’t be more thrilled that this joyful show has found a home in the West End. I never imagined, when I first wrote the book, that it would become a musical one day, and never in my wildest dreams did I think it might find a home in one of my favourite theatres – the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, which I have known and loved since I was a child. Passenger’s music and lyrics are perfect for this story of hope, as is Katy Rudd’s magical direction.”
Passenger added: “I’m delighted that our journey with Harold Fry continues, and our musical is now heading to the West End. I love Rachel’s beautiful story and resonate deeply with the characters and the journeys they go on. When I was asked to write the music and lyrics for the musical, I instantly knew that it was something that I had to be a part of. It’s been a real labour of love – not just for me, but all of the amazing people involved in the production.”
The musical tells the story of Harold Fry, an ordinary man who sets out to post a letter and ends up walking across England. His journey becomes a pilgrimage of love, redemption, and second chances.
The creative team includes designer Samuel Wyer, choreographer Tom Jackson Greaves, musical supervisor Phil Bateman, lighting designer Paule Constable, sound designers Ian Dickinson and Gareth Tucker for Autograph, video designer Ash J Woodward, and musical director Chris Poon. The adaptation is co-created by Rachel Joyce, Peter Darling, and Katy Rudd.
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