Description:
A moving celebration of the human spirit and a reminder it's never too late to start again.
Harold Fry was never meant to be a hero. He was an ordinary man in an ordinary life until a letter from a long-lost friend sends him out the front door...and he keeps on walking. From Devon's quiet lanes to the windswept streets of Berwick-upon-Tweed, his journey becomes a pilgrimage of love, redemption, and second chances. Strangers turn into companions, kindness appears in unexpected places, and the road reveals more than Harold ever imagined. Back home, his wife Maureen begins her own journey, one that might bring them together again.
Funny, profound, deeply moving, and uplifting, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is the joyous new musical adapted by Rachel Joyce from her multi-million-selling novel, with "a ravishing score" (The Times) by chart-topping indie musician Passenger.
Review Quotes:
"Gut-wrenchingly gorgeous...a heart-shattering and hopeful journey of love, loss, and letting go, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry goes straight to the heart."
--Radio Times"A heart-warming musical that deserves to become an unlikely West End hit...a gentle reckoning with grief, loss and loneliness."
--Telegraph"A rare thing: a new British musical with an engrossing, new(ish) story that's powered by genuinely catchy songs."
--Independent"Bubbling with grief, hope, love, and music...a musical that asks you to feel deeply without ever making you feel foolish for doing so."
--WhatsOnStage"Funny, affecting and tender...unashamedly pulls on every emotion to touch the hardest of hearts. With a message of kindness, compassion and hope, it's theatre that we all need right now."
--BroadwayWorld"Poignant...a distinctly British tale of relationships, loss and healing."
--The Stage"Quietly extraordinary...it remains faithful to the spirit of Joyce's novel, yet the addition of music enriches the narrative without overwhelming it."
--TheatreWeekly"Completely captivating...life-affirming theatre, which captures the rich tapestry of British life."
--London Theatre"A thrilling story that gently and gradually reveals layers upon layers...this is a show full of heart and sentiment, and the connection is a huge part of what makes this such a resounding success."
--All That Dazzles"Emotional and life-affirming...a beautifully written show that packs an emotional punch."
--Theatre and Tonic"Heartfelt, thoughtful, and truly affecting...It understands the importance of connection, and it's really good at showcasing moments of hope, kindness, and shared humanity."
--A Young(ish) Perspective