Mrs Henderson Presents

Mrs. Laura Henderson, a recent widow, attends her husband's funeral. Overwhelmed by grief, she struggles to find new purpose in life despite the suggestions from her friend, Lady Conway.

In an effort to escape her sorrow, Laura takes a ride through London with her chauffeur. This journey leads her to a moment of impulsive decision-making regarding her future.

After visiting her son's grave in France, Mrs. Henderson decides to buy a derelict theater. This decision marks a turning point in her life as she seeks to create something new.

Laura enlists the help of English stage director Vivian Van Damm, who initially resents her tardiness and rudeness. Her determination ultimately wins him over, and they begin to work together.

As they remodel the theater, Laura and Van Damm face creative disagreements, particularly concerning the show title and style. They ultimately strike a deal to produce a vaudeville farce featuring actor Bertie.

The theater's show achieves initial success, drawing in crowds. However, this triumph is short-lived as competition from other venues begins to eat away at their profits.

Facing dwindling finances, Laura proposes an audacious plan for a nude revue inspired by the Moulin Rouge. Despite the risks, they believe this could reinvigorate their struggling venture.

The search for leading ladies for the nude revue proves difficult, with numerous auditions failing to yield success. Disheartened, they return home feeling defeated.

Amidst mounting chaos, Van Damm and Bertie rescue a young motorcycle girl from a river. This chance encounter leads to the discovery of their ideal star, a country girl ready for change.

Determined to proceed, Laura and her team start rehearsals without the Lord Chamberlain's permission. Laura's attempt to leverage her relationship with Lord Cromer yields mixed results.

Tensions rise during rehearsals as the chorus girls express discomfort with the nudity. Van Damm tries to mediate the situation, while Bertie suggests a surprising solution to balance the scales.

On premiere night, excitement fills the air as Lord Cromer finally signs the permit. However, this joyous event is overshadowed by a confrontation between Laura and Van Damm concerning personal feelings.

As World War II initiates profound changes across the nation, the Windmill Theater remains a beacon of entertainment amidst the Blitz. Soldiers flock to the venue, and the chorus girls find brief romances.

Tragedy strikes when a bombing during an air raid results in the loss of Maureen, a chorus girl. This event deepens the rift between Laura and Van Damm at a time when unity is vital.

As alarms sound again, all patrons, including Lord Cromer, seek safety in the theater. In a bold act of defiance, Laura and the cast fuse their performances with themes of resilience, challenging authority at their most vulnerable moments.