The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Theatre Royal Haymarket - Rehearsal images released

Emmie Newitt 16 January, 2026, 15:41

The joyous new British musical, based on the multi-million selling novel by Rachel Joyce, makes its West End debut this month following a triumphant run at the Chichester Festival Theatre last summer. The Unlikely Pilgrimage is directed by Katy Rudd (Ballet Shoes, National Theatre) and features a score by the chart-topping indie musician, Passenger.

Mark Addy and Jenna Boyd in rehearsals for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. Photo by Matt Crockett.

Mark Addy and Jenna Russell reprise their roles as Harold and Maureen Fry from the run last summer, with Noah Mullins (Hadestown) making his West End debut in the production as the Balladeer.

Completing the cast are Craig Armstrong, Jenna Boyd, Daniel Crossley, Nell Martin, Nicole Nyarambi, Peter Polycarpou, Gleanne Purcell-Brown, Ashley Samuels, Maggie Service, Madeleine Worrall, Timo Tatzber, with Gemma Atkins, Olivia Foster -Browne, Ediz Mahmut, and Edwin Ray as Swings.

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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry tells a moving story of a recently retired man who receives a letter from an old friend and heads out to post his reply, but keeps walking. From South Devon to Berwick upon Tweed, Harold Fry reflects on his past, reconnects with life, and discovers the healing power of hope and redemption.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry will play at Theatre Royal Haymarket from 29 January to 18 April 2026.

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