Mrs. Doubtfire (West End) London Reviews and Tickets
Member Reviews (169)
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 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.
See it if You want a light and entertaining night out. It’s got some good songs and good jokes and staging and dancing.
Don't see it if You want an intense and new show. There is nothing new and exciting about the show which is going to change musical theatre future.
See it if You want something very American and very commercial, it’s alright and there are good performances but there’s better stuff out there
Don't see it if You’re looking for something better quality, it’s alright but I wouldn’t rush out and see it
See it if you enjoyed the film "Mrs. Doubtfire" and want to see a musical interpretation. There are a couple good songs as well as some funny moments.
Don't see it if you want an original production. Some scenes and songs are a bit cringey, and the show feels dated.
See it if you want a family friendly musical. If you don’t frequent the west end this has all the production value and tropes you may be looking for.
Don't see it if you want something that expands or improves on the movie, all the best gags are very familiar.
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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“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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"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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“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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" '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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"There’s lots of fun farce and very silly comedy, which is what you’d expect from the co-writers of Chicken Run, and it’s clear that this is a show for young kids, in the elevated realm of dancing grannies and silly voices."
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