Full cast revealed for 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry'

Based on the novel by Rachel Joyce, who has adapted her book for the stage, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry follows Harold as he journeys from Devon to Berwick-upon-Tweed to see an old friend.

The full cast has been announced for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, which will begin performances at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 29 January 2026.

Joining the previously announced Mark Addy as Harold Fry, Jenna Russell as Maureen Fry and Noah Mullins as The Balladeer are Craig Armstrong (Rich and Ensemble), Jenna Boyd (Sister Philomena, Farmer’s Wife, Rita and Ensemble), Daniel Crossley (Silver Haired Gentleman, Napier and Ensemble), Nell Martin (Young Maureen, Deliveroo and Ensemble), Nicole Nyarambi (Garage Girl and Ensemble), Peter Polycarpou (Rex, Locum and Ensemble), Gleanne Purcell-Brown (Kate, Betsy, Kind Customer and Ensemble), Ashley Samuels (Wilf, Jim and Ensemble), Maggie Service (Queenie Hennessey, Fairy Assistant, Gorilla and Ensemble), Madeleine Worrall (Martina and Ensemble), Timo Tatzber (Dog, Young Harold, Ensemble and Puppet Captain), with Gemma Atkins (Swing), Olivia Foster -Browne (Swing), Ediz Mahmut (Swing), Edwin Ray (Swing, Trainer Man and Dance Captain).

Based on the novel by Rachel Joyce, who has adapted her book for the stage, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry follows Harold as he journeys from Devon to Berwick-upon-Tweed to see an old friend. Katy Rudd (Ballet Shoes, The Ocean at the End of the Lane) directs, with singer-songwriter Passenger providing the music and lyrics.

Joyce said: "I couldn’t be more thrilled that this joyful show has found a home in the West End. I never imagined, when I first wrote the book, that it would become a musical one day, and never in my wildest dreams did I think it might find a home in one of my favourite theatres – the Theatre Royal Haymarket, which I have known and loved since I was a child. Passenger’s music and lyrics are perfect for this story of hope, as is Katy Rudd’s magical direction."

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Photo credit: Mark Addy and Jenna Russell. (Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg)