Initial West End cast set for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry musical

Initial casting has been revealed for the West End transfer of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry musical.

Revealed here, the show will open in London early next year following an initial run at Chichester Festival Theatre (you can read our review now).

It has also been confirmed that Mark Addy and Jenna Russell will reprise their roles as Harold and Maureen. Further casting is to be announced.

The creative team includes designer Samuel Wyer, choreographer Tom Jackson Greaves, arranger, orchestrator and additional music provider Jeremy Holland-Smith, musical supervisor and additional music provider Phil Bateman, lighting designer Paule Constable, sound designers Ian Dickinson and Gareth Tucker for Autograph, video designer Ash J Woodward, casting director Anna Cooper, and musical director Chris Poon.

The adaptation is co-created by Joyce, Peter Darling and Rudd, alongside dramaturg Nick Sidi, associate director Jamie Manton, production consultant Ben Arkell, costume supervisors Lisa Aitken and Laura Rushton, wigs, hair and make-up supervisor Melanie Bouvet and prop supervisor Propworks. Production management is by Ammonite Studios, orchestral management by Andy Barnwell and Rich Weeden for BW Musicians Ltd, and general management by Chris Harper Productions.

Earlier this summer, Passenger and Chichester star Jack Wolfe released a track from the show. A full concept album is expected shortly.