National Theatre has announced four productions will be available to stream on National Theatre at Home, the NT's pioneering theatre streaming platform, continuing to expand its world-class digital catalogue for audiences around the globe.
Harold Fry was never meant to be a hero. 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.
New production photos have been released for the new British Musical, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry based on Rachel Joyce’s best-selling novel with music and lyrics by Passenger. CHeck out the photos here!
First seen in Chichester last summer, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry now makes its joyful arrival into London. Based on the 2012 novel by Rachel Joyce which became a 2023 film, the show is a musical that cleverly acts as a snapshot of modern Britain and a study into the complexities and darkness of grief and sadness within a marriage.
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the new British Musical, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry based on Rachel Joyce’s best-selling novel with music and lyrics by Passenger.
With a focus on the themes of redemption, resilience and second chances, BroadwayWorld UK sit down for an interview with Mark Addy and Jenna Russell for the upcoming West End Premiere of THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY.
The full cast has been announced joining the already announced Mark Addy as Harold Fry, Jenna Russell as Maureen Fry and Noah Mullins as The Balladeer in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The National Theatre has released first look photos of the festive return of Kendall Feaver’s acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes.
The National Theatre offers a truly enchanting festive treat with Ballet Shoes which returns to the Olivier under the confident and imaginative direction of Katy Rudd. Kendall Feaver’s new version of Noel Streatfeild’s beloved novel feels both timeless and refreshingly alive, delivered with intelligence and a deep understanding of the story’s levels and enduring charm.
The National Theatre has released rehearsal photos of Ballet Shoes, Kendall Feaver’s adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s classic novel, directed by Katy Rudd. Running November 17, 2025–February 21, 2026, in the Olivier Theatre.
Noah Mullins will join Mark Addy and Jenna Russell to make their West End debut playing The Balladeer in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Watch a video of Mullins here!
The National Theatre has announced full casting for the festive return of Kendall Feaver's acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's best-selling book Ballet Shoes as rehearsals begin on the South Bank.
The National Theatre has announced initial casting for the festive return of Kendall Feaver’s acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes.
Tickets will go on sale on September 10 for the Chichester Festival Theatre production of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
The Chichester Festival Theatre production of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry will transfer to the West End. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Mark Addy and Jenna Russell lead a super cast in a show based on Rachel Joyce's runaway bestseller
The full company has been revealed for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, a joyous new musical adapted by Rachel Joyce from her own multi-million-selling novel in the UK. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Ahead of the last performance on Saturday, the National Theatre is delighted to announce that Kendall Feaver's adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's best-selling book Ballet Shoes will return for the festive season.
Katy Rudd (The Ocean at the End of the Lane) returns to the National Theatre to direct a re-imagining of Noel Streatfeild’s beloved novel Ballet Shoes, in a new version by Kendall Feaver (The Almighty Sometimes). Watch a video!
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