Flowers for Mrs Harris London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (22)
See it if You want to see a perfectly fine, charming musical
Don't see it if You don’t enjoy slow musicals, it takes a while for the story to get going
See it if you enjoy old fashioned musicals, nostalgia . Played with genuine emotion & a remarkable depth of characters.
Don't see it if you prefer modern musicals with effects.
See it if you love old classic musicals
Don't see it if your expecting something big
See it if you like a multi-medium adaptation of an endearing comedy with a message to find the good in everyday life.
Don't see it if you'd like slightly more singable music (although the music did serve its purpose in the narrative), or wouldn't prefer periodic drama. Read more
See it if You don't mind a very slow show (act 1 especially), with a great cast (lovely characters) about a nice woman trying to get a dress.
Don't see it if You want action
See it if you loved the film Mrs Harris goes to Paris and want to relive it.
Don't see it if you want face paced theatre or are a bit of a cynic. This is a slow burn Eliza Doolittle becomes a do-gooder. Read more
See it if you like fashion, Dior dresses/the New Look, romance, working class joy, Paul Gallico stories, Jenna Russell or women focused musicals
Don't see it if you hate French (some of the musical goes to Paris), couture fashion, the New Look, or you want it to be the same as the film
See it if You're looking to see an emotional musical where Jenna Russell truly shines
Don't see it if You're not feeling like crying that day
Critic Reviews (12)
“This heartwarming and charming musical is concluded with a joyous happy ending...It is slightly rushed ending, which doesn’t pack as much emotion as may have been expected from such a hopeful story. However, this remains an engaging and graceful musical, filled with hope and positivity.”
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“...’Flowers for Mrs Harris’ retains its ability gently to break your heart even as you smile with recognition. It’s a lovely show.”
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“This Cinderella story dares you to dream, while also stressing the value of grounded, caring relationships. As Dior model Natasha explains, sometimes you want parties and Champagne, but sometimes you just want to share chocolate cake with the person you love.”
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“What a glorious musical bouquet this is...it’s a story of grief, friendship, female solidarity and self-discovery, wrapped in one middle-aged woman’s quest to own a Christian Dior couture dress.”
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“In a world that is increasingly dark and scary, full of negativity and hatred, ‘Flowers For Mrs Harris’ is the remedy we all need right now.”
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“This is a blooming good musical that celebrates the goodness in people and gives us all a little hope that dreams can come true…if we’re prepared to put the effort in”
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“Despite its 1950s setting and period details, ‘Flowers for Mrs Harris’ is a beautifully structured piece of contemporary musical theatre that is also an exceptional example of the art of adaptation.”
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“This show brims over with a kindness that may be more wish fulfilment than reality – that people’s efforts pay off and hard graft is ultimately rewarded – but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that right now. Soak it up and cheer Mrs Harris along.”
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