Mrs Henderson Presents

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"Mrs Henderson Presents" is a musical based on the true story of Laura Henderson, a wealthy widow who purchases the Windmill Theatre in London in 1937. She hires Vivian Van Damm to manage the theater, and together they come up with the idea of presenting nude tableaux, which were static displays of nude models posing as famous works of art. The show becomes very popular and helps to keep the theater afloat during the early days of World War II.

As the war progresses, the government imposes strict censorship rules on the theater, which forces Laura and Vivian to come up with new and inventive ways to keep the audiences coming. They decide to stage a musical revue, and enlist the help of the talented songwriter George Lane to create the music and lyrics. The resulting show, "Revudeville," is a hit, and features a mix of comedy, music, and dance.

However, the war takes its toll on everyone, and tragedy strikes the theater. Laura must decide whether to keep the theater open, or close it down for good. With the help of Vivian and the performers, she decides to keep the show going, and creates a patriotic revue that becomes a huge success. The musical is a celebration of the power of the human spirit and the importance of the arts, even in the darkest of times.