S12 Ep8: Mark Addy

He’s the Olivier-nominated stage and screen actor currently captivating audiences in the title role of the extraordinary new West End musical, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry— a production that explores the power of perseverance and the importance of never giving up on oneself. Direct from his home, its leading star reflects on what it means to take on a project as meaningful as Harold Fry, the powerful emotional response from audiences and why he describes himself as feeling both “honoured and blessed” by the reception of two mature leading characters in a London musical. We also celebrate his “extraordinary” co-star Jenna Russell and collaborating with the all-star creatives on this project, including chart-topping singer-songwriter, Passenger.  And we learn how this project had penetrated beyond the stage and into his personal life, encouraging him to approach others — and the world around him — with greater empathy and love.  Plus, he reveals his rather unexpected favourite musical, recalls some of his favourite memories from filming the iconic The Full Monty movie in South Yorkshire — including the famously revealing strip-tease scene — and reflects on his life-long connection with the York Theatre Royal Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell haroldfrymusical.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices