Mrs. Doubtfire

Mrs. Doubtfire is the Polish premiere and musical version of the iconic 1993 film directed by Chris Columbus with the hit creation of the unrepentant Robin Williams in the title role.

The musical comedy very faithfully conveys almost all the plot of the film. Dubbing actor Daniel loses his job in the studio due to his excessive creativity, driving the boss crazy. Sam is the father of three children, stared at him and in love with his sense of humor and distance to life. However, this approach is not shared by his wife Miranda (in the film created by Sally Field), who is irritated in her husband's rubbing shoulders with Peter Pan syndrome. She has a dizzying career on her own, with not enough time — which she admits — to raise her children. In turn, Daniel's educational methods and his disorderly professional life lead to a solstice that ends in the courtroom with the temporary deprivation of his custody rights over his children.

And here it is worth asking, what is this musical about? Is it about a guy who dresses up in women's clothes, or something more?

It is certainly a show about the crisis of the family — both thirty years ago and today — facing new civilizational challenges, as well as the difficulties of communication and mutual understanding in the relationship. But above all, it is a spectacle about growing up to be a responsible man, about the courage to be a father at all costs, about the consequences of their own decisions and the struggle for children to have a father with the knowledge that otherwise they could get lost. There are many mirages.

Fortunately, she shows up, Mrs. Doubtfire, the perfect babysitter. In the subtext, it is also a reflection of the longing for a multi-generational home, where the grandmother with her life experience was a confidant and support in difficult times for the younger members of the family. Because she has lived through it all and knows that based on enduring principles, everything will work out fine. The order he brings to family life gives a sense of security. But she also becomes a great therapist for Miranda and Daniel himself, who is maturing thanks to taking on this new role.

However, all this, important and serious, is covered with an extraordinary dose of humor. For the main character, turning difficult things into a joke is a way of life. He knows that many things surpass him, but he wants to protect himself and his loved ones, and above all his beloved children, before the undesirable effect of life, which is, in general, suffering. Both in the film and in the performance, it is covered with a whole palette of comedy gags with the participation of, among others, a couple of hairdressers-makeup artists. However, all the weight of the play and its comic dimension rests primarily on the main character. As a dubbing actor, babysitter or father, he plays a wonderful role, full of faith that life can be beautiful when you have the right attitude towards it and when you love unconditionally, that is, he can do everything for his loved ones using the most ingenious methods. Does it work? There is no other option! The potential for a great family show whose motto is the song “As Long As There Is Love”!

The Poznań production is directed by Łukasz Brzeziński. The musical direction is carried out by Jakub Czerski and the vocal by Paweł Orłowski. Choreographed by Tina Papazyan and Adam Beta. The costumes are created by Katarzyna Zawal, and the scenography is created by Natalia Kołodź. The sound is directed by Tomasz Zajma and Agata Dankowska, while the lighting is directed by Paulina Góral.

NOTE - in the performance appear: profanity.

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