[Bronagh Lagan]
FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS
FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER - SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2023
RIVERSIDE STUDIOS
Olivier Award-winning legend Jenna Russell stars in the London premiere of the critically acclaimed musical, FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn. For Ada Harris, day-to-day life is spent cleaning houses. But one day when she is working for a wealthy client in Belgravia, she happens upon a Dior dress that takes her breath away.
In that magical moment, Ada has an epiphany and sets off on a journey that will change her life... From the cobbled streets of post-war London to the magical avenues of Paris and beyond, Ada transforms the lives of everyone she meets along the way, but can she let go of her past and finally let her own life blossom?
Flowers for Mrs Harris is based on the novel by Paul Gallico, a musical by Richard Taylor and Rachel Wagstaff, book by Rachel Wagstaff, music and lyrics by Richard Taylor. It will be directed by Bronagh Lagan, starring Jenna Russell as Mrs Harris, with new orchestrations by Jason Carr, and with Jonathan Gill as Musical Director. Casting is by Jane Deitch.
CAST
Ada Harris - Jenna Russell
Albert/Marquis de Chassagne - Hal Fowler
Violet/French Char Lady - Annie Wensak
Bob/André - Nathanael Campbell
Pamela/Natasha - Charlotte Kennedy
Major/Monsieur Armand (cover Albert/Marquis de Chassagne) - David McKechnie
Countess/Sybil Sullivan (cover Lady Dant/Madame Colbert) - Pippa Winslow
Lady Dant/Madame Colbert - Kelly Price
Ensemble (cover Bob/André) - Harry Singh
Ensemble (cover Pamela Natasha) - Issy Khogali
Ensemble (cover Major/Monsieur Armand) - Richard Morse
Ensemble (cover Ada Harris, Violet/French Char Lady, Countess/Sybil Sullivan) - Abigail Williams
CREATIVES
Director - Bronagh Lagan
Musical Director - Jonathan Gill
Movement Director - Anjali Mehra
New Orchestrations - Jason Carr
Set Designer - Nik Corrall
Costume Designer - Sara Perks
Costume Supervisor - Trish Wilkinson
Assistant Director - Teenie Macleod
Lighting Designer - Adam King
Sound Designer - Charlie Smith
Casting Director - Jane Deitch
Production Manager - Felix Davies
Producer - Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment
Producer & General Manager - Ollie Hancock for Tiny Giant Productions
REVIEWS
‘Bronagh Lagan's production is so beautifully performed by a cast led by the magnificent Jenna Russell that it leaves you both emotionally wrung out and elated.’
The Stage
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“a sumptuous production, with Richard Taylor’s lush score eking out every emotion”
Spy In The Stalls
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a heartwarming, eye-prickling cri de coeur masquerading as a musical. Wonderful.
Daily Express
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‘Taylor’s lyrics and score sweep all of this along with humour and dreamy romanticism, bringing a heady poignancy to the tale.’
Time Out
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‘engaging and graceful musical, filled with hope and positivity.’
Broadway World
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“"Flowers for Mrs. Harris" is a theatrical gem that warms the heart ”
Curtain Call
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‘Russell is a genuine superstar and completely flawless in her portrayal of Ada.’
West End Best Friend
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‘I cannot recommend highly enough. It has so much heart it hurts.’
Musical Theatre Review
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‘Russell’s performance is utterly heartbreaking. She is truly exceptional in the role…charming show that is as uplifting as it is moving and will restore your faith in human nature.’
Theatre Tonic
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‘This production exudes quality.’
The Rex’s
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