Mrs. Doubtfire (West End) London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (314)
See it if You have your doubts (I did) it was really good fun and the cast work so hard in this non stop fun production that does the movie justice
Don't see it if You want to see the movie on stage
See it if If you love the film then you will love this show. A show that will make you laugh and occasionally cry, both funny and moving
Don't see it if Nothing to dislike
See it if You enjoyed the film
Don't see it if You’re a cynic
See it if you're a fan of the movie. This staging is very clever, but the songs are forgettable.
Don't see it if you're not a fan of the movie or if you're looking for something more serious. This is a farce and very enjoyable.
See it if Great musical adaptation of the movie. Very funny. A show for all ages. Feel good type of musical.
Don't see it if You prefer serious musicals.
See it if you liked the film. It’s a very clever adaptation with lots of theatrical entertaining elements that today’s audiences would love.
Don't see it if you don’t want laugh!
See it if You love the story of a loving father and his sacrifice for his kids
Don't see it if You realize this is a story of a psychopath: breaking into emails, forging documents, scaring off new boyfriend, following the ex-wife
See it if You enjoy the original film and want a show that sticks faithfully to it, want an enjoyable family outing and a nice day out.
Don't see it if You didn't enjoy the original, are expecting an exact replica of the movie and/or don't enjoy shows with lots of families there.
Critic Reviews (14)
" 'Mrs. Doubtfire' is a surprisingly original creation, modernised for a contemporary audience without detracting from the charm of the original. Not only is it a fantastically fun night out, it has heart...and that alone is worth the ticket price."
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"The show may delight a younger generation encountering the story for the first time but it ultimately serves as a cautionary tale against taking a well-loved film and giving it a bland treatment on stage."
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“Doubt thou the stars are fire, doubt that the sun doth move, doubt truth to be a liar – but never doubt I love ‘Mrs Doubtfire,’ the feelgood but not fluffy-minded musical that has pitched up at the newly made-over Shaftesbury theatre.”
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"Appropriately enough for a tale all about transformations – inside and out – it’s surprisingly inventive, refashioning the original just enough to make it thoroughly theatrical and a smart 21st-century show."
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“The story is ruthlessly streamlined, but most of the set-pieces remain...The stagecraft is cumbersome when it should dazzle. Sadly, that’s the evening’s hallmark.”
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" 'Mrs Doubtfire' feels like it melds the best of past and present, offering a dose of nostalgia that's more complicated than Mary Poppins's spoonful of sugar - but just as sweet."
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“It’s loud, it’s bright, it looks expensive, it has big energy, belly laughs, tunes and tears, plus characters to root for, adorable kids, a truly unforgettable central performance, and a really beautiful message about the importance of finding your family, whether or not it’s a conventional one.”
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Those who are fans of the film will love this stage adaptation. It’s incredibly funny, toe-tappingly good and full of heart. It’s almost worth catching just for the superb quick changes that see Vick transform into Euphegenia, sometimes quite literally, in front of our eyes. Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical is the fun night out you never knew you needed.
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