Helloooooo, Curtain Call Reviews, Euphegenia Doubtfire here to answer all your burning questions about the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical. That’s right, poppets - I sing, I dance, and I make a vacuum cleaner move like Fred Astaire. For you youngsters who might not get that reference, a vacuum cleaner is something you use to clean the carpets, dears. I’m so thrilled to bring my story to the stage and share it with audiences across the West Midlands. So, fire up those neurons and hit me with your toughest questions – just no hitting below the girdle!

Q: Mrs. Doubtfire, we are so excited to hear that your story is coming to the stage in musical form! What can audiences expect from the show?

A: They can expect a real treat, poppet! And the good news is – you can bring the whole family! (Not you, Boris – the theatre isn’t big enough). With Mrs Doubtfire the Musical, audiences can expect a heart-warming and hilarious story about love, family, and the lengths a parent will go to for their children. And it suitable for all ages, even old grannies like me!

Q: How do you think the show will help brighten audiences' days, especially during these challenging times?

A: Oh, I do believe that laughter is the best medicine, dear – but do be warned that reactions to Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical may include chortling, guffawing, watering of the eyes and uncontrollable shaking of the shoulders. Symptoms may persist long after viewing. But heaven knows, we could all use a good laugh! Plus there’s a tug on the old heart-strings from time to time. Oh, and run-by-fruitings. Let’s not forget the importance of those!

Q: What do you hope audiences will take away from the show after seeing it?

A: Well, they will be selling T-Shirts and fridge magnets dear, so I hope they leave with…Oh wait, I see what you mean. Well, Mrs Doubtfire The Musical celebrates keeping families together against all the difficulties that life throws at you. And that’s not all I’ve had thrown at me, dear. Ever dodged a tomato? It takes skill, I tell you. But I hope audiences will leave feeling even more uplifted than my latex falsies.

Q: Mrs. Doubtfire, what are you most looking forward to about the UK tour of the show?

A: Oh, I’m so excited to take my story on the open road poppets! I’ve read all about those crazy rock-n-roll tours, and I’m really looking forward to cutting loose; staying up past 9pm, a glass of sherry, then binge watching Antiques Road Show. I may even leave the duvet ruffled! But in all seriousness, dears, I’m looking forward to hearing the laughter from all you lovely audiences as you see how we’ve transformed this beloved story for the stage. It has everything you’d want in a musical; catchy tunes, dazzling dance, and loads of laughs. It’s a show that leaves a smile on every face – and a big cream pie on mine!

Q: Have you been to Birmingham before?

A: Of course I’ve been to Birmingham before. What a city! Wonderful people and fabulous curries. I’m especially excited because Birmingham Hippodrome is the very first stop on our Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical UK and Ireland tour, so Birmingham gets me before I’ve worn out my support stockings!

Q: Do you have a message for the people of the city ahead of your arrival?

A: Birmingham, my dears, thank you for your warmth, your humour and your hospitality. Hold on tightly to what makes this city special — your community spirit, your resilience and your ability to laugh, even when life gets a little topsy-turvy.

Be kind to one another. Make time for family. Dance with the vacuum cleaner when nobody’s looking. And come and see Mrs Doubtfire The Musical at Birmingham Hippodrome from Thursday 13 August. Help is on the way, dears!

Mrs Doubtfire The Musical is at Birmingham Hippodrome from Thursday 13 August until Saturday 19 September. Tickets can be purchased at birminghamhippodrome.com or by calling 0121 689 3000.