The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

'Gut-wrenchingly gorgeous... a heart-shattering and hopeful journey of love, loss, and letting go, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry goes straight to the heart'

* Radio Times *

'A heart-warming musical that deserves to become an unlikely West End hit. What it lacks in Les Mis grandeur or Six-style swagger it makes up for in its gentle reckoning with grief, loss and loneliness'

* Telegraph *

'A rare thing: a new British musical with an engrossing, new(ish) story that's powered by genuinely catchy songs'

* Independent *

'A show bubbling with grief, hope, love, and music... even at its most moving, it never feels overly saccharine... a rich array of tunes that are easy on the ear – catchy and buoyant... a musical that asks you to feel deeply without ever making you feel foolish for doing so'

* WhatsOnStage *

'Joyful... a musical that cleverly acts as a snapshot of modern Britain and a study into the complexities and darkness of grief and sadness within a marriage... Funny, affecting and tender... unashamedly pulls on every emotion to touch the hardest of hearts. With a message of kindness, compassion and hope, it's theatre that we all need right now'

* Broadway World *

'Poignant... a distinctly British tale of relationships, loss and healing... Joyce's story blossoms as a musical'

* The Stage *

'Quietly extraordinary... simultaneously intimate and sweeping... remains faithful to the spirit of Joyce's novel, yet the addition of music enriches the narrative without overwhelming it... By the time Harold takes his final steps, the musical has slipped gently into the audience's hearts, and made itself entirely at home'

* Theatre Weekly *

'Completely captivating... a heartfelt, gripping voyage... life-affirming theatre, which captures the rich tapestry of British life... quietly devastating'

* London Theatre *

'Magnificent... a thrilling story that gently and gradually reveals layers upon layers... original writer Rachel Joyce has penned the book for this new version, ensuring nothing is lost from her text, finding new ways to tell the story for this new medium, and never compromising the intent in her original story... this is a show full of heart and sentiment, and the connection is a huge part of what makes this such a resounding success... a strong contender for the best musical of the year'

* All That Dazzles *

'Emotional and life-affirming... a beautifully written show that packs an emotional punch'

* Theatre & Tonic *

'Heartfelt, thoughtful, and truly affecting... The songs are genuinely lovely, with catchy hooks and lyrics that do a lot of emotional heavy lifting without ever feeling forced... a surprisingly joyful show. It understands the importance of connection, and it's really good at showcasing moments of hope, kindness, and shared humanity... beautiful'

* A Young(ish) Perspective *

'The most emotional, heart-wrenching (and heart-warming) musical to hit the West End since The Curious Case of Benjamin Button... beautiful and life-affirming'

* Liam O'De