Nanny McPhee
As of October 27, 2026, Nanny McPhee is a theater that is in pre-production. Five production companies are attached, including Working Title Films (US), StudioCanal and Universal Theatrical Group. Attached are director Katy Rudd; writer Emma Thompson; and producers Eric Fellner, Lindsay Doran and 4 others. It is scheduled to open in London, England in November 2027. Production List last updated this listing on October 27, 2026.
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Project Summary
Nanny McPhee is heading to London's West End as a new musical, marking the character's first stage appearance. The production has a book by Emma Thompson, who originated the role in the 2005 film and its 2010 sequel, with music by singer-songwriter Gary Clark and original lyrics by Thompson and Clark. Director Katy Rudd leads a creative team that includes set and costume designer Rob Howell, choreographer Ellen Kane, and a full complement of West End specialists across lighting, sound, illusions, and puppetry. Working Title Films and Universal Theatrical Group are presenting the production, with producers including Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Lindsay Doran, and Thompson herself. The musical opens at the Aldwych Theatre on November 6, 2027, with casting announcements expected in the coming months.
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Cast & Crew
Writing
| Writer | Emma Thompson |
Sound & Music
| Composer | Gary Clark |
| Music Supervisor | Nigel Lilley |
| Sound Designer | Ian Dickinson |
Directing
| Director | Katy Rudd |
Production
| Producer | Eric Fellner |
| Producer | Lindsay Doran |
| Producer | Emma Thompson |
| Producer | Paul Warwick Griffin |
| Producer | Gareth Hewitt Williams |
| Producer | Rebecca Quigley |
| Producer | Tim Bevan |
Art Department
| Set Designer | Rob Howell |
Costume, Hair & Makeup
| Costume Designer | Rob Howell |
Other Crew
| Choreographer | Ellen Kane |
| Orchestrator | Simon Hale |
| Lighting Designer | Howard Hudson |
| Illusions Designer | Chris Fisher |
| Puppetry Designer | Samuel Wyer |
| Projections Designer | Andrzej Goulding |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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