The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry takes critics on a journey to remember

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Following our press night, reviews are pouring in from the World Premiere performance of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, and it's 'one of the most beautiful, the most powerful and the most poignant evenings the Minerva has ever seen' (Chichester Observer).

Adapted by Rachel Joyce from her multi million-selling novel, this new musical features a 'ravishing indie-folk score' (The Times) by Passenger.

We're down to the last few remaining tickets, so don’t miss your chance to see a 'life-affirming' (Portsmouth News) new musical in the Minerva Theatre.

A man is stood upright in the centre of the stage looking off into the distance with a slightly concerned look on his face. Beside him is a shaggy dog puppet being operated by a puppeteer. Further back, there are several people whose faces are illuminated by the light from their mobile phones. There is also young man who is standing casually in a classic-red telephone box. The backdrop is filled with twinkling lights on a deep blue background, reminiscent of a night sky filled with shining stars. — Mark Addy and company in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Chichester Festival Theatre

One of the crowning glories of this year’s Festival
Sussex World

Six dancers are all wearing white t-shirts under sparkling indigo dungarees or pinafores. The two in the front are squatting and have their arms lifted above their heads, while the other four are stood up straight behind them. The standing dancers are holding aloft cheerleader pom-poms. In the centre of this group, a young woman is posing confidently with her arms extended upwards. She is wearing a shimmering wrap dress in a matching colour to the dancers’ costumes with grungy fishnet tights and black combat boots. — Sharon Rose (as Garage Girl) and company in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Chichester Festival Theatre

5 Stars
Every part of this show works
Theatre and Tonic

4 Stars
An exceptional cast
WhatsOnStage

Many characters are gazing wondrously at a man is standing atop a barrel in the centre of the stage. He has his arms wide open. Some of the ensemble are holding tree branches with ribbons tied to them. There are many barrels stacked in the background and others placed amongst the group of people. — Mark Addy (centre, as Harold Fry) & company in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Chichester Festival Theatre

If this doesn’t get a West End transfer then there is no justice in the world. It is that good
In Common

A woman wearing a grey cardigan has her hands protectively placed over one another in the middle of her chest. She has a bright smile on her face as she looks off into the distance. — Jenna Russell (as Maureen Fry) in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Chichester Festival Theatre

Click to book the last remaining tickets now. Make sure you check our website from 1pm each day when we release any returned tickets for the evening’s performance. Best availablity towards the end of the run.

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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry takes critics on a journey to remember

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