We sat down for a Q&A with Mrs. Doubtfire, who’s coming to Newcastle Theatre Royal on 23 September 2026 with her hit musical…
Beloved Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire will be packing up her suitcase and hitting the road next year as her West End and Broadway musical Mrs. Doubtfire tours the UK and Ireland for the first time.
The hit comedy musical will visit Newcastle Theatre Royal next year (23 September – 11 October 2026). We’re sitting down for a Q&A with Mrs Doubtfire before she hits the road…
Mrs. Doubtfire, we are so excited to hear that your story is coming to the stage in musical form! What can audiences expect from the show?
They can expect a real treat, poppet! And the good news is – you can bring the whole family! With Mrs Doubtfire the Musical, audiences can expect a heart-warming and hilarious story about love, family, and the lengths a parent will go to for their children. And it suitable for all ages, even old grannies like me!
How do you think the show will help brighten audiences’ days, especially during these challenging times?
Oh, I do believe that laughter is the best medicine, dear – but do be warned that reactions to Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical may include chortling, guffawing, watering of the eyes and uncontrollable shaking of the shoulders. Symptoms may persist long after viewing.
But heaven knows, we could all use a good laugh! Plus there’s a tug on the old heart-strings from time to time. Oh, and run-by-fruitings. Let’s not forget the importance of those!
What do you hope audiences will take away from the show after seeing it?
Well, they will be selling T-Shirts and fridge magnets, dear, so I hope they leave with…Oh wait, I see what you mean.
Well, Mrs Doubtfire The Musical celebrates keeping families together against all the difficulties that life throws at you. And that’s not all I’ve had thrown at me, dear.
Ever dodged a tomato? It takes skill, I tell you. But I hope audiences will leave feeling even more uplifted than my latex falsies.
Mrs. Doubtfire, what are you most looking forward to about the UK tour of the show?
Oh, I’m so excited to take my story on the open road poppets! I’ve read all about those crazy rock-n-roll tours, and I’m really looking forward to cutting loose; staying up past 9 pm, a glass of sherry, then binge watching Antiques Road Show. I may even leave the duvet ruffled!
But in all seriousness, dears, I’m looking forward to hearing the laughter from all you lovely audiences as you see how we’ve transformed this beloved story for the stage. It has everything you’d want in a musical; catchy tunes, dazzling dance, and loads of laughs. It’s a show that leaves a smile on every face – and a big cream pie on mine!
Mrs Doubtfire plays Newcastle Theatre Royal Wed 23 Sep – Sun 11 Oct 2026. Tickets will be available soon at theatreroyal.co.uk or from the Theatre Royal Box Office on 0191 232 7010.