Details

1947. London. Mrs Harris spends every day cheerfully cleaning for her clients. She wants for nothing. Or so she thinks... One day, she happens upon something that takes her breath away - a Christian Dior dress. And something deep within her awakens. She sets out on an unthinkable quest to have a Dior dress of her own. On her incredible journey, Mrs Harris realises that she can finally let go of her past. This is the story of one woman's dream of achieving the impossible. This is the story of the extraordinary Mrs Harris. World Premiere

Cast/Performers

Clare Burt (Mrs Harris), Anna-Jane Casey (Violet Butterfly / French Char Lady), Moyo Akande (Flower Girl / Juanita), Rebecca Caine (Lady Dant / Mme. Colbert), Laura Pitt-Pulford (Pamela / Natasha), Luke Dale (Terry), David Durham (Major / M. Armand / French Waiter / Customes Officer), Louis Maskell (Bob / Andre), Mark Meadows (Albert Harris / Marquis de Chassagne), Nicola Sloane (Countess / Seamstress / Sybil Sullivan)

Creatives/Company

Music: Richard Taylor
Lyrics: Richar Taylor
Adapted by: Rachel Wagstaff (based on the novel by Paul Gallico)
Producer: Sheffield Theatres
Director(s): Daniel Evans, Kay Shepherd (movement director), Charlotte Sutton (casting director)
Design: Lez Brotherston
Musical Director(s): Tom Brady, Peter Wilson (assistant musical director)
Lighting: Mark Henderson
Sound: Mike Walker