mrs doubtfire musical announces extensive uk and ireland tour dates

Mrs Doubtfire musical announces extensive UK and Ireland tour dates

ByCarla Oliver

The West End hit Mrs Doubtfire has confirmed new dates for its first UK and Ireland tour, bringing the beloved Robin Williams film adaptation to theatres nationwide. Fans can look forward to a star-studded creative team and a broad range of venues across 2026 and 2027.

Mrs Doubtfire, originally staged on Broadway and praised in London as a “thoroughly enjoyable musical,” will launch its inaugural UK and Ireland tour at Birmingham Hippodrome from 13 August to 19 September 2026. The production follows a divorced man who, desperate to see his children, assumes the identity of a Scottish nanny.

The musical features original music and lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick, with a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, known for Something Rotten!. Direction is by Tony-winner Jerry Zaks, choreography by Lorin Latarro, and music supervision by Ethan Popp.

The creative design team includes David Korins on scenic design, Catherine Zuber on costumes, Philip S Rosenberg on lighting, and Brian Ronan on sound. Hair design is by David Brian Brown, with casting led by Stuart Burt and children’s casting by Verity Naughton. The show is produced by Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson, in partnership with Buena Vista Theatrical.

After Birmingham, the tour will visit Newcastle Theatre Royal, Plymouth Theatre Royal, and Leeds Grand Theatre during autumn 2026. A festive season run is scheduled at Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from 2 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.

The tour continues into 2027 with stops at Glasgow King’s Theatre, Southampton Mayflower Theatre, Liverpool Empire, Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre, Nottingham Theatre Royal, Sheffield Lyceum, Milton Keynes Theatre, Aberdeen His Majesty’s Theatre, and finally Canterbury’s Marlowe Theatre in August 2027. Tickets for some venues will be on sale soon.

Additional touring locations are yet to be announced, underscoring the production’s ambition to reach a wide audience. Mrs Doubtfire’s UK and Ireland tour marks a significant expansion of the musical, building on its commercial and critical acclaim.

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Carla Oliver

Clara is a London-based theatre writer who creates clear, practical West End guides. She helps readers compare shows, understand seating and timings, and save money on tickets. On MusicalsAndTickets, she focuses on family-friendly hits and long-running favourites, offering straightforward, research-based advice for booking with confidence.

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