The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry in West End rehearsals – first look
The hit show travels from Chichester to London!
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London
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16 January 2026
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry has released rehearsal photos.
The musical is adapted by Rachel Joyce from her novel of the same name, with music and lyrics by Passenger and direction by Katy Rudd.
It follows Harold Fry, an ordinary man whose decision to deliver a letter to a long-lost friend by hand turns into an unexpected cross-country journey. Along the way, he encounters strangers, moments of kindness and personal revelations, while his wife Maureen embarks on her own path of change at home. You can read our review of the Chichester run here.
In the West End, Mark Addy and Jenna Russell will reprise their roles as Harold and Maureen. They’ll be joined by Noah Mullins as The Balladeer.
Also cast are Craig Armstrong (Rich and ensemble), Jenna Boyd (Sister Philomena, Farmer’s Wife, Rita and ensemble), Daniel Crossley (Silver Haired Gentleman, Napier and ensemble), Nell Martin (Young Maureen, Deliveroo and ensemble), Nicole Nyarambi (Garage Girl and ensemble), Peter Polycarpou (Rex, Locum and ensemble), Gleanne Purcell-Brown (Kate, Betsy, Kind Customer and ensemble), Ashley Samuels (Wilf, Jim and ensemble), Maggie Service (Queenie Hennessey, Fairy Assistant, Gorilla and ensemble), Madeleine Worrall (Martina and ensemble), Timo Tatzber (Dog, Young Harold, ensemble and puppet captain), with Gemma Atkins (swing), Olivia Foster -Browne (swing), Ediz Mahmut (swing), Edwin Ray (swing, Trainer Man and dance captain).
The orchestra includes Chris Poon (musical director, keys), Lewis Dunmore (guitar), Hsiao-Ling Huang (cello), Clodagh Kennedy (violin), Catrin Meek (harp), Mike Nichols (bass guitar), Mike Parkin (drums and percussion).
Performances begin at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 29 January 2026, running until 18 April, with a press night on 10 February.
The adaptation is co-created by Joyce, Peter Darling and Katy Rudd. The designer is Samuel Wyer, the choreographer is Tom Jackson Greaves, arrangement orchestration and additional music is by Jeremy Holland-Smith, musical supervision and additional music is by Phil Bateman, the lighting designer is Paule Constable, the sound designers are Ian Dickinson and Gareth Tucker for Autograph, the video designer is Ash J Woodward, illusions are by Chris Fisher.
Casting is handled by Anna Cooper, the musical director is Chris Poon, the deputy musical director is Caitlin Morgan, the dramaturg is Nick Sidi, the associate directors are Jamie Manton and Nicky Allpress, the associate set and costume designer is Joseph Bisat-Marshall, the associate lighting designers are Hector Murray and Teresa Nagel, and the assistant choreographers are Nell Martin and Edwin Ray.
Production management is by Ammomite Studios, the production consultant is Ben Arkell, the costume supervisors are Laura Rushton and Lisa Aitken with Sophie O’Connor. The wigs, hair and make-up Supervisor is Melanie Bouvet, the prop supervisor is Lizzie Frankl for Propworks, orchestral management is by Andy Barnwell and Rich Weeden for BW Musicians Ltd and general management is by Chris Harper Productions.
Last summer, Passenger and Chichester star Jack Wolfe released a track from the show. An album, One For The Road, featuring numbers from the show and extra material is available now.
