THEATRE REVIEW: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry starring Mark Addy at Theatre Royal Haymarket

By Neil Durham

WORTH A LOOK?: ****

WHEN? Friday 30 January, opens 10 February and runs through 18 April 2026 RUNTIME: 150 minutes (including a 20-minute interval)

There’s a kindness and generosity of spirit about this new musical which reminds of the Olivier Award-winning The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button and a final reveal so devastating we spend much of the 2nd act shedding silent tears.

  • Read on for reasons including how this is a a feelgood musical with heartfelt songs that won’t fail to put a spring in your step
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PREVIEW: 9 reasons why we can’t wait for January 2026 starring The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

  1. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Passenger wrote the music and lyrics for this adaptation of the novel at Theatre Royal Haymarket starring The Full Monty‘s Mark Addy and Jenna Russell (Hello Dolly! London Palladium) running 29 January through 18 April 2026. It’s the story of a man who receives a letter from a long-lost friend and walks from Devon to Berwick-upon-Tweed. Tickets Our review

  • Read on for reasons including American Psycho, I’m Sorry Prime Minister and The History Of Sound
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