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Emma Thompson’s Nanny McPhee Musical to Premiere on London’s West End in Summer 2027

Thompson is writing the stage book and co-writing lyrics as Working Title and Universal mount a studio-backed family musical

Overview

  • Producers officially announced on Thursday, August 27, 2026, that the new Nanny McPhee musical will have its world premiere in London in summer 2027.
  • Emma Thompson will write the show’s book and co‑write original lyrics while singer‑songwriter Gary Clark composes the score and shares lyric credit.
  • Katy Rudd will direct a creative team that includes Rob Howell for set and costume, Ellen Kane as choreographer, and specialists for orchestrations, lighting, puppetry and illusions.
  • The production is presented by Working Title Films and Universal Theatrical Group and is produced by a team led by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner and Emma Thompson.
  • Key commercial details—casting, the exact West End theatre, performance dates and ticketing—have not been released and will be announced ahead of the 2027 opening.