Casting has been revealed for the upcoming London premiere of Flowers for Mrs. Harris, a new musical adapted from Paul Gallico's novel by Richard Taylor and Rachel Wagstaff. Performances will run September 30–November 26, with opening night set for October 5.
Olivier winner Jenna Russell will star in the title role, joined by Hal Fowler as Albert Harris and Marquis de Chassagne, Kelly Price as Lady Dant and Madame Colbert, Annie Wensak as Violet and French Chair Lady, Charlotte Kennedy as Pamela and Natasha, Nathanael Campbell as Bob and Andre, David McKechnie as Major and Monsieur Armand, and Pippa Winslow as Countess and Sybill Sullivan. Completing the company will be Issy Khogali, Richard Morse, Harry Singh, and Abigail Williams. Casting is by Jane Deitch.
The story follows Ada Harris, a house cleaner for a wealthy woman in Belgravia whose life is changed when she catches a glimpse of a stunning Dior dress. Ada sets off for Paris to purchase a gown of her own, affecting almost everyone she meets along the way. The work premiered at Sheffield in 2016 and played a 2018 run at Chichester Festival Theater.
The London premiere is being produced by Aria Entertainment and Tiny Giant Productions. The new production will be directed by Bornagh Lagan, leading a creative team that includes orchestrator Jason Carr, music director Jonathan Gill, movement director Anjali Mehra, scenic designer Nik Corrall, lighting designer Adam King, sound designer Charlie Smith, and costume designer Sara Perks.
This production of Flowers For Mrs. Harris is licensed by Concord Theatricals.