The production featured a limited cast including Harry Enfield and British comedian Victoria Wood, each playing several parts.
Although the script, penned by author of the original books, Helen Fielding, was considered very "raw" and incomplete in some places, the performance was praised by its audience.
[2] In April 2014, Allen cast doubt on whether the musical would be performed in an interview with Popjustice, saying "It's finished and it's brilliant.
"[3] In February 2024, Allen commented on Twitter that the songs written for the musical were "so good", adding "I have to believe that it will happen one day.
"[4] After a long period of development on the script and music, a workshop production of the show was held in London in early 2010 featuring Sheridan Smith as Bridget Jones, Bertie Carvel as Mark Darcy and Julian Ovenden as Daniel Cleaver.