Helloooooo darlings! Fancy an evening of frenzied entertainment, brilliant (and awful) disguises, and family-friendly entertainment? Look no further, because Mrs. Doubtfire brings a beloved family classic to the West End with one of cinema’s most beloved and chaotic nannies.
That’s right, none other than Mrs. Doubtfire has received the stage musical treatment. It joins the West End’s plethora of adaptations, which include everything from hit TV shows (like Stranger Things) to animated cinematic masterpieces (such as Spirited Away and My Neighbour Totoro). Heck, even Fawlty Towers has been adapted for the stage at this point!
Where is Mrs Doubtfire showing in London?
Mrs. Doubtfire has been gracing the floorboards of the recently renovated Shaftesbury Theatre since May of last year. The titular role, made famous by the ever-missed Robin Williams, finds Gabriel Vick (Avenue Q) donning the nanny garb and bouncing between two characters. Tony Award-winning director Jerry Zaks is helming the affair, and he’s kept the spirit of the iconic 90’s film, whilst bringing it into the modern day.
What about the cast for Mrs Doubtfire?
As previously mentioned, Gabriel Vick stars in the titular role of Mrs Doubtfire and Daniel Hillard. Laura Tebbutt, of School Of Rock fame, plays Miranda Hillard, while Carla Dixon-Hernandez (previously in Matilda the Musical) plays the role of Lydia Hillard.
A full casting list can be read here.
What is Mrs Doubtfire about?
Been a while since you’ve seen the movie? Here’s a quick recap, courtesy of the team behind the musical:
“Out-of-work actor Daniel will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father.”
It’s a side-splitting affair, full of pointed barbs, hilarious mishaps, and wholesome familial love. It is, after all, ultimately a story about a father who loves his children. Now, if you’ll excuse us, we’re off to re-watch the film yet again.
Performances run Monday – Saturday each week, with matinee performances on Thursdays and Saturdays. Grab your ticket here!
