A new stage musical based on the Nanny McPhee character, written by Emma Thompson, is scheduled to debut in London in the summer of 2025.
Key facts
- •Emma Thompson wrote the script and co-wrote the lyrics for the musical.
- •Gary Clark, frontman of the band Danny Wilson, composed the music.
- •The show is directed by Katy Rudd.
- •The production features illusions by Chris Fisher and puppetry by Samuel Wyer.
- •The musical is produced by Working Title Films and Universal Theatrical Group.
Emma Thompson is bringing the character of Nanny McPhee to the stage in a new musical set to world premiere in London next summer. Thompson, who wrote and starred in the 2005 film and its sequel, penned the musical's book. The production will feature music by Gary Clark, with the pair collaborating on the lyrics.
Creative Team and Production
The musical is directed by Katy Rudd, known for her work on "The Ocean at the End of the Lane." The creative team includes set and costume designer Rob Howell and choreographer Ellen Kane, both of whom previously worked on "Matilda the Musical." Other contributors include orchestrator Simon Hale, music supervisor Nigel Lilley, and sound designer Ian Dickinson. The production is presented by Working Title Films and Universal Theatrical Group. It is produced by a team including Thompson, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Lindsay Doran, Paul Warwick Griffin, Gareth Hewitt Williams, and Rebecca Quigley.
Plot Synopsis
The musical follows the arrival of Nanny McPhee at the home of the Brown family, which is described as being in a state of chaos. The household includes unruly children, a desperate father, an out-of-control donkey, and a baby. Nanny McPhee uses magic and unorthodox methods to restore order to the family.
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