The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Tickets
A life-affirming journey, set to music by PassengerAge guidence 12+
Performance dates
29 January – 18 April 2026
Run time: 2h30mins
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Funny, profound, deeply moving and uplifting, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is a joyous new musical adapted by Rachel Joyce from her own multi million-selling novel, featuring irresistible modern folk songs by the chart-topping indie musician, Passenger "Let Her Go".
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This production contains strong language, references to suicide, hospice care and terminal illness, drug and alcohol abuse, and may contain flashing lights.Latest The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry News
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Meet the Full Cast of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Following a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at Chichester Festival Theatre, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry transfers to the West End in 2026. Based on Rachel Joyce’s bestselling novel and featuring original music and lyrics by Passenger, this uplifting new musical opens at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 29 January 2026, running until 18 April 2026.
If you’re wondering who is in the cast of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, here’s everything you need to know about the full London company.
Who plays Harold Fry?
Mark Addy reprises the title role of Harold Fry, an ordinary man who embarks on an extraordinary journey on foot from Devon to Berwick-upon-Tweed. Addy is known for his acclaimed stage and screen career, including The Full Monty and Game of Thrones.
Who plays Maureen Fry?
Jenna Russell stars as Maureen Fry, Harold’s wife, whose own emotional journey unfolds back home. Russell is one of the UK’s most celebrated musical theatre performers, with credits including Sunday in the Park with George and Hello, Dolly!
22 Dec, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon
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Initial Cast Revealed for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Theatre Royal Haymarket from January 2026
Following a sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry will open at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket on 29 January 2026, running until 18 April.
Based on Rachel Joyce’s best-selling novel, the moving new musical features music and lyrics by chart-topping artist Passenger (Let Her Go) and direction by Katy Rudd (The Ocean at the End of the Lane). Joyce, Rudd and Peter Darling co-created the adaptation, with dramaturgy by Nick Sidi.
Reprising their acclaimed performances from Chichester, Mark Addy (The Full Monty, Game of Thrones) will play Harold, with Jenna Russell (Sunday in the Park with George, Hello, Dolly!) as Maureen. Additional casting will be announced.
15 Aug, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon
News / Features / New Shows + Transfers
Harold Fry Musical to Transfer to London’s West End in 2026
What is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry about?
Harold Fry is an ordinary man on an extraordinary journey. Grey, tired, and stuck in his routine, Harold sets off to post a letter to a dying friend—and just keeps walking. From South Devon to Berwick-upon-Tweed, he walks the length of England in a spontaneous act of hope and redemption, leaving his bewildered wife Maureen behind. Along the way, he meets a cast of strangers who join his journey, and slowly, both Harold and Maureen’s worlds begin to open.
18 Jul, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon
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Valid Monday - Saturday evenings 29 January - 13 February 2026 and Tuesday - Thursday evening performances 23 February - 5 March 2026. Book by 12 January 2026.