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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry comes to London's Theatre Royal Haymarket with music and lyrics by Passenger
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Mark Addy and Jenna Russell star in Rachel Joyce's bestselling novel turned moving new musical with a ravishing score by Passenger. Book The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry tickets at Theatre Royal Haymarket for this joyous celebration of hope and second chances.

Oplev Mark Addy og Jenna Russell i Rachel Joyces bestseller, der nu er forvandlet til en gribende ny musical med musik af Passenger. Køb billetter til The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry på Theatre Royal Haymarket – en hjertevarm hyldest til håbet og chancen for at starte forfra. Harold Fry – grå, træt og ensom – modtager et brev fra en gammel ven og går ud for at poste sit svar. Men han fortsætter bare med at gå. Hele vejen fra det sydlige Devon til Berwick-upon-Tweed, mens han lader sin forvirrede hustru Maureen blive tilbage. For Harold forsøger at indhente det forsømte, konfrontere sine fortids spøgelser og – måske – holde et menneske i live. Efterhånden som rygtet om hans usandsynlige pilgrimsrejse spreder sig, slutter en hel flok fortabte sjæle sig til ham på hans færd. Og horisonten udvider sig for både Harold og Maureen på måder, de aldrig havde turdet drømme om. Forestillingen er dramatiseret af Rachel Joyce baseret på hendes millionsælgende roman, og med en "betagende musik" (The Times) af den hitliste-toppende indie-musiker Passenger, er dette en livsbekræftende hyldest til håb, næstekærlighed og nye chancer. Bestil billetter til The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry på Theatre Royal Haymarket! Efter en fuldstændig udsolgt spilleperiode på Chichester Festival Theatre rykker denne "prik-over-i'et musical" (The Times) nu til West End med de originale stjerner på plakaten. BAFTA-vinderen Mark Addy (The Full Monty, Game of Thrones) spiller rollen som Harold, mens Olivier Award-vinderen Jenna Russell (Sunday in the Park with George, Hello, Dolly!) spiller Maureen. Noah Mullins (Hadestown) får sin West End-debut i rollen som The Balladeer. Iscenesat af Katy Rudd (Ballet Shoes, The Ocean at the End of the Lane) og med Passengers folk-pop-musik, der inkluderer sange fra albummet "One For The Road", hylder denne hjertevarme musical venlighed, håb og det ekstraordinære i det helt almindelige. Gå ikke glip af denne strengt begrænsede spilleperiode på kun 11 uger! Fans af intime og følelsesladede musicals vil stensikkert også nyde andre produktioner på Theatre Royal Haymarket. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry anbefales fra 10 år og opefter. Fortællingen berører temaer som dødelighed, fortrydelse, forsoning og håb. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry varer cirka 2 timer og 30 minutter inklusiv en pause. Bestil dine billetter nu – forestillingen spiller fra den 29. januar til den 18. april 2026! Theatre Royal Haymarket ligger på 18 Suffolk Street, London SW1Y 4HT. De nærmeste undergrundsstationer er Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly og Bakerloo lines) og Charing Cross (Northern og Bakerloo lines), som begge ligger cirka 5 minutters gang derfra. Det er ikke tilladt at fotografere eller optage video under forestillingen af 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry'. Sørg venligst for, at alle mobiltelefoner er helt slukket, før forestillingen starter. Theatre Royal Haymarket tilbyder kørestolsvenlige pladser og faciliteter. Vær dog opmærksom på, at der er 65 trappetrin op til Upper Circle og Gallery. Vi anbefaler, at du kontakter teatret direkte ved billetbestilling, hvis du har specifikke behov for hjælp eller adgang. Teatret har barer og mulighed for forfriskninger. Der tilbydes grupperabat for 10+ personer fra mandag til onsdag (pladser til £99/£80 er nedsat til £49.50). Mark Addy (The Full Monty, Game of Thrones) spiller rollen som Harold Fry, overfor Jenna Russell (Sunday in the Park with George, Hello, Dolly!) som Maureen Fry. Det unge talent Noah Mullins (Hadestown, Rent) får sin West End-debut som The Balladeer. Resten af holdet tæller Peter Polycarpou, Maggie Service som Queenie Hennessey, samt Craig Armstrong, Jenna Boyd, Daniel Crossley, Nell Martin, Nicole Nyarambi, Gleanne Purcell-Brown, Ashley Samuels, Madeleine Worrall og Timo Tatzber. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry har manuskript af Rachel Joyce (baseret på hendes egen roman), mens musik og sangtekster er skabt af Passenger (Mike Rosenberg). Forestillingen er instrueret af Katy Rudd. Det kreative team består desuden af scenograf Samuel Wyer, koreograf Tom Jackson Greaves, lysdesigner Paule Constable, lyddesignerne Ian Dickinson og Gareth Tucker, videodesigner Ash J Woodward samt musikalsk ansvarlig Phil Bateman. Rachel Joyces roman, Harold Frys usandsynlige pilgrimsfærd, var på den prestigefyldte Man Booker-longlist og har solgt over tre millioner eksemplarer verden over. Filmatiseringen fra 2023 havde Jim Broadbent og Penelope Wilton i hovedrollerne. Musicalen havde premiere for udsolgte huse på Chichester Festival Theatre i 2025, hvor The Times beskrev den som en "pitch-perfect musical" med et "betagende partitur". The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry spiller fra den 29. januar til den 18. april 2026 på Theatre Royal Haymarket. Bestil dine billetter nu! Mark Addy spiller hovedrollen som Harold og genoptager dermed sin roste præstation fra Chichester Festival Theatre. Musik og tekster er skrevet af Passenger (Mike Rosenberg), den populære indie-musiker, der er bedst kendt for hittet "Let Her Go". Ja, Rachel Joyce har selv bearbejdet musicalen ud fra sin populære bestseller-roman af samme navn fra 2012. 18 Suffolk Street, London SW1Y 4HT, Storbritannien Parkeringsmuligheder inkluderer MasterPark Whitcomb Street, NCP Denman Street og Leicester Place. Derudover kan du benytte Trafalgar og Chinatown som en del af Q-Park-ordningen. Der er pladser til kørestolsbrugere samt mulighed for transfer til almindelige sæder. Der findes et handicaptoilet bagerst i salen (stueplan). TILGÆNGELIGHEDS FORESTILLINGER:Er der faciliteter for hørehæmmede? Der er installeret et infrarødt system, som dækker hele auditoriet. Servicehunde er ikke tilladt inde i selve salen. Personalet tilbyder pasning af hunde under forestillingen. Kontakt venligst teatret direkte for yderligere information. Vær den første til at få fat på de bedste billetter, eksklusive tilbud og de seneste nyheder fra West End. Du kan til enhver tid afmelde dig. Privatlivspolitik

Cancellation policy: theatre tickets cannot be cancelled, exchanged, or refunded once purchased.

Cast & Creatives

Who is in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry cast?

Mark Addy (The Full Monty, Game of Thrones) stars as Harold Fry, with Jenna Russell (Sunday in the Park with George, Hello, Dolly!) as Maureen Fry. Noah Mullins (Hadestown, Rent) makes his West End debut as The Balladeer. The cast also includes Peter Polycarpou, Maggie Service as Queenie Hennessey, Craig Armstrong, Jenna Boyd, Daniel Crossley, Nell Martin, Nicole Nyarambi, Gleanne Purcell-Brown, Ashley Samuels, Madeleine Worrall and Timo Tatzber.

Who created The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry?

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry has a book by Rachel Joyce (based on her novel), music and lyrics by Passenger (Mike Rosenberg), and is directed by Katy Rudd. The creative team includes design by Samuel Wyer, choreography by Tom Jackson Greaves, lighting by Paule Constable, sound design by Ian Dickinson and Gareth Tucker, video design by Ash J Woodward and musical supervision by Phil Bateman.

Recognition

Rachel Joyce's novel The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize and has sold over three million copies worldwide. The 2023 film adaptation starred Jim Broadbent and Penelope Wilton. The musical premiered to sold-out houses at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2025, with The Times calling it a "pitch-perfect musical" with "a ravishing score."

Frequently asked questions

What age is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry suitable for?

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is suitable for ages 10 and above. The story deals with themes of mortality, regret, reconciliation and hope.

How long is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry?

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry runs approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including one interval. Book tickets now – the show runs 29 January to 18 April 2026!

How do I get to Theatre Royal Haymarket?

Theatre Royal Haymarket is located at 18 Suffolk Street, London SW1Y 4HT. The nearest Underground stations are Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines) and Charing Cross (Northern and Bakerloo lines), both approximately a 5-minute walk.

Theatre Policies

Photography and video recording are not permitted during The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry performances. Mobile phones must be switched off before the show begins.

Accessibility at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Theatre Royal Haymarket offers wheelchair accessible seating and accessible facilities. Please note there are 65 steps to the Upper Circle and Gallery. Contact the venue when booking tickets for specific accessibility requirements.

Facilities

The theatre features bars and refreshment facilities. Group rates available for 10+ on Monday to Wednesday (£99/£80 seats reduced to £49.50).

When is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Theatre Royal Haymarket?

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry runs 29 January to 18 April 2026 at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Book tickets now!

Who plays Harold Fry?

Mark Addy stars as Harold, reprising his acclaimed Chichester Festival Theatre performance.

Who wrote the music?

The music and lyrics are by Passenger (Mike Rosenberg), the chart-topping indie musician known for "Let Her Go."

Is it based on the book?

Yes, Rachel Joyce adapted the musical from her bestselling 2012 novel of the same name.

Venue

Theatre Royal Haymarket

18 Suffolk Street, London SW1Y 4HT

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Piccadilly Theatre, Leicester Square

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176

Parking

MasterPark Whitcomb Street. NCP Denman Street, Leicester Place. Trafalgar, Chinatown (Q Park scheme).

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