Emma Thompson's 'Nanny McPhee' musical announces further details

The show tells the story of a mysterious and magical Nanny, who arrives at the Browns’ door to discover a family in chaos.

Summary

• Emma Thompson and Gary Clark have written the world premiere of new musical Nanny McPhee
• The musical comes to the West End on 6 November 2027
• Performances will begin at the Aldwych Theatre

The new musical stage adaptation of Nanny McPhee will begin performances at the Aldwych Theatre in the West End on 6 November 2027.

With a book by Academy Award-winning actor and screenwriter Emma Thompson, and music by singer-songwriter Gary Clark, the show tells the story of a mysterious and magical Nanny, who arrives at the Browns’ door to discover a family in chaos.

As she begins to restore harmony, it becomes clear the children aren’t the only family members who have lessons to learn. The new musical is based on the much-loved Nanny McPhee films, which starred Thompson in the title role.

The creative team includes director Katy Rudd, with set and costume designs by Rob Howell, musical staging and choreography by Ellen Kane, orchestrations by Simon Hale, music supervision by Nigel Lilley, music arrangements by Simon Hale and Nigel Lilley, lighting by Howard Hudson, sound design by Ian Dickinson for Autograph, illusions by Chris Fisher, puppetry by Samuel Wyer, and projections by Andrzej Goulding.

Casting is yet to be announced.

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