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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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. Book your tickets now.
About The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Based on Rachel Joyce’s bestselling novel, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry follows one ordinary man on an extraordinary journey across England. After receiving a letter from an old friend, Harold sets off from Devon on foot—determined to deliver his reply in person, and to make peace with the life he’s lived.
With a folk-pop score by Passenger and direction by Katy Rudd, this uplifting new musical celebrates kindness, hope, and second chances. Following a sell-out run in Chichester, it’s now set to move London audiences in 2026.
It’s worth the applause
Mark Addy (The Full Monty, Game of Thrones) and Jenna Russell (Sunday in the Park with George, Hello, Dolly!) will reprise their Chichester roles as Harold and Maureen.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry features original music and lyrics by multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Passenger (aka Mike Rosenberg). Best known for his global hit Let Her Go, Passenger brings his signature emotional depth this powerful new stage musical, marking his debut as a theatrical composer.
The show premiered at Chichester Festival Theatre in Spring 2024, where it opened to rave reviews, multiple five-star ratings, and nightly standing ovations. Audiences and critics alike praised the production for its moving performances, beautiful staging, and richly atmospheric score. The entire run sold out.
The musical is based on the internationally bestselling novel by Rachel Joyce. Her poignant story of love, loss, and redemption has touched millions around the world.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry cast
- Mark Addy- Harold
- Jenna Russell- Maureen
- More cast to be announced
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry creatives
- Based on the novel by - Rachel Joyce
- Book – Rachel Joyce
- Music & Lyrics – Passenger
- Director – Katy Rudd
Content
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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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