Emma Thompson wrote a Nanny McPhee musical

Emma Thompson, the acclaimed actress and screenwriter, has penned a musical adaptation of the beloved 2005 film Nanny McPhee. In an announcement, Thompson revealed her intent to bring the magical nanny to the London stage next summer, marking her first venture into theater writing. Thompson, who previously wrote the screenplay for Nanny McPhee and collaborated on the musical's lyrics with musician Gary Clark, expressed her excitement about the project, stating that theater is "her natural home".

The musical will be based primarily on the 2005 film, set in a time period filled with unruly children and featuring the titular character's return to a household in need of her magical touch. The show promises to maintain the essence of the original film while introducing a new generation of audiences to the enchanting world of Nanny McPhee.