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Mark Addy's Unexpected Musical Journey
29 Jan
Summary
- Actor Mark Addy stars in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry musical.
- The show is based on Rachel Joyce's novel about a 600-mile trek.
- Passenger (Mike Rosenberg) composed music and lyrics for the musical.

Mark Addy, recognized for his roles in "The Full Monty" and "Game of Thrones," has taken on a surprising new challenge starring in the musical "The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry." Addy described falling in love with the story, which is adapted from Rachel Joyce's best-selling 2012 novel. The narrative centers on Harold Fry, a 60-year-old retiree who undertakes an impulsive 600-mile walk across England after leaving home to mail a letter to a dying friend.
Addy, who previously appeared in a non-singing role in a 1990 musical, confessed to experiencing imposter syndrome among the professional singers and dancers in this production. The musical features music and lyrics from Passenger, whose real name is Mike Rosenberg. The show is directed by Katy Rudd and produced by Chris Harper and Nick Sidi, who began developing it over seven years ago.




