Petra Shepherd thoroughly enjoys this hilarious and heartfelt musical
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Since the film's American release in 1993, Mrs Doubtfire has been entertaining audiences across the world and I'm happy to say that the musical version continues that legacy. Mrs Doubtfire is the musical comedy we all need right night, a hilarious and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds.
If you've seen the film starring Robin Williams, you'll know the story. Out-of-work actor Daniel will do anything for his children. 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. The stage production includes all the best bits of the film although it's not necessary to have seen the film beforehand.
Robin Williams really did make the role his own and it's a hard act to follow. However, the multi-talented Gabriel Vick (Avenue Q) in the title role of Daniel Hilllard more than compliments the Hollywood legend. It's a faultless, hilarious performance with impeccable comic timing. He's easily the best mimic I've ever seen and totally makes the role his own. He is joined by Laura Tebbutt (School of Rock) as Miranda Hillard, Carla Dixon-Hernandez (Matilda the Musical) as Lydia Hillard, Cameron Blakely (Newsies) as Frank Hillard, Marcus Collins (Kinky Boots) as Andre, Samuel Edwards (Anything Goes) as Stuart Dunmire, Ian Talbot OBE (Hairspray, and Director of The Mousetrap) as Mr. Jolly and Kelly Agbowu (Sylvia) as Wanda Sellner.
Mrs. Doubtfire has been created by a transatlantic team of award-winning artists, with Original Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick, and a Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell (the team behind the hit Tony Award-nominated musical Something Rotten!). The show is directed by 4-time Tony winner Jerry Zaks (Hello, Dolly!) with choreography by Lorin Latarro (Waitress),
Like Mrs. Doubtfire, The Shaftesbury Theatre is having a makeover which includes a reconfigured auditorium, the newly built 1911 bar to be joined this summer by the Crewe bar, and Princes Circus, the open space created by Camden Council. I took along a friend with mobility issues and was blown away by the kindness of the staff at the theatre, we were assigned a member of staff to look after her and her mobility rollator. Now with an easily accessible lift to the stalls, no-one should be put off from visiting the theatre and this is a perfect show for all generations, particularly us panto loving Brits. Like a pantomime, some of the jokes (particularly the political ones which were current and had the audience in stitches) will go over little one's heads but they will love the slapstick elements. The music is eclectic and there's a range of dance styles to fit each number from disco to k-pop, flamenco and even a pastiche musical theatre tap number, complete with dance breaks, so again plenty to cater for all tastes.
Musically, my standout songs included the makeover song "Make Me a Women" in which Gabriel Vick's Daniel Hillard admires women including Margaret Thatcher, chef Julia Child and even Angela Merkel as the hilarious and extremely camp double act of his brother (a makeup up artist) and partner bring the character of Mrs Doubtfire to life. Another extremely good hearted and tongue in cheek number "Big Fat No" has Daniel snubbing his British, love island like love rival Stuart
If you're looking for a family- friendly, feel-good, fun musical, say "hellooooo poppet!" to Mrs Doubtfire, it'll make you not only dance and sing but laugh out loud. However, above all, it will remind you that family, whatever shape or form is the most important thing.
The Shaftesbury Theatre
210 Shaftesbury Ave
London
WC2H 8DP
https://www.mrsdoubtfiremusical.co.uk/
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