Emma Thompson’s Nanny McPhee Musical to Open in London in 2027

Emma Thompson will write and produce a new musical adaptation of Nanny McPhee, scheduled to debut at London’s West End in summer 2027.

27 Aug, 09:22 — 27 Aug, 13:59

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The beloved 'Nanny McPhee' films, starring and written by Emma Thompson, are being adapted into a stage musical. This move brings a popular film franchise to the West End, offering a new theatrical experience for fans and potentially attracting a broad audience.

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varietyMostly Factual4d ago

‘Nanny McPhee’ Musical Written by Emma Thompson to Open in London Next Summer

“Nanny McPhee” is coming to the West End. A new musical, penned by Emma Thompson — who starred as the title character and wrote the screenplay for the beloved 2005 film and its sequel — is set to world premiere in London next summer. “When the mysterious figure of Nanny McPhee arrives at the Browns’ […]

By Ellise Shafer

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual4d ago

‘Nanny McPhee’ Musical From Emma Thompson Headed to the West End

The Oscar-winning actress, who played the magical, mischievous governess in two films, said the theater "feels like her natural home."

By Lily Ford

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deadlineMostly Factual4d ago

Emma Thompson’s ‘Nanny McPhee’ Musical Sets Summer 2027 London Debut

The Nanny McPhee stage musical with a book by Emma Thompson, first revealed by Deadline back in 2024, will open in London in summer 2027. Based on the Universal Pictures/Working Title Nanny McPhee films, and the Nurse Matilda character by Christianna Brand and Edward Ardizzone that inspired them, the new musical will take the tale […]

By Greg Evans

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First report: variety · 27 Aug, 09:22|Full coverage: 3 · 5h|Window: 5h

variety27 Aug, 09:22First to report

‘Nanny McPhee’ Musical Written by Emma Thompson to Open in London Next Summer

hollywood-reporter27 Aug, 10:07

‘Nanny McPhee’ Musical From Emma Thompson Headed to the West End

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deadline27 Aug, 13:59Latest update

Emma Thompson’s Nanny McPhee Musical to Open in London in 2027

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Emma Thompson’s ‘Nanny McPhee’ Musical Sets Summer 2027 London Debut

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‘Nanny McPhee’ Musical Written by Emma Thompson to Open in London Next Summer

‘Nanny McPhee’ Musical From Emma Thompson Headed to the West End

Emma Thompson’s ‘Nanny McPhee’ Musical Sets Summer 2027 London Debut

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