MRS DOUBTFIRE The New Comedy Musical to make UK premiere in September 2022

It has been announced today that the UK premiere of Mrs. Doubtfire, The New Comedy Musical, will open at the Manchester Opera House on 2 September 2022, with a strictly limited season through until Saturday 1 October.

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.

A hilarious and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds, Mrs. Doubtfire is the musical comedy we need right now.

Producers Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson said: “We are thrilled to announce that Mrs Doubtfire will make its UK premiere next year. Manchester is one of the great cities of theatre, and we can’t wait to bring Mrs Doubtfire to the Opera House. We hope audiences will take this hilarious and touching show to their hearts, and promise a great evening for everyone!”

Mrs. Doubtfire has been created by a transatlantic team of award-winning artists, with a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, original music and lyrics by Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick, direction by 4-time Tony winner Jerry Zaks, set design by David Korins, choreography by Lorin Latarro, and musical supervision by Ethan Popp.

Mrs. Doubtfire is currently performing at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Broadway, having started at with a spectacular run at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre in 2019.

Tickets for the Manchester season of Mrs. Doubtfire go on priority sale on 8 November and on general sale on 11 November here.