The star-studded guest cameo for St George’s Hall, Bradford on 16 - 17 September 2022 is ballroom champion, Strictly Come Dancing star, and musical theatre performer Joanne Clifton whowill waltz right onto the Friendsicalset.
Friendsical is an original, unique parody musical, written and directed by Miranda Larson [Christmasaurus, The Night Pirates, Cartoon Network Live], inspired by the hugely popular and beloved US TV show Friends that will tour the UK this September and October. Ross, Rachel, Joey, Monica, Chandler, and Phoebe have been with us for 30 years. They are still there for us, and this time a stage show musical parody crams all 10 seasons and 236 episodes into just over two hours of nostalgic fun.
Join all six friends and this incredibly special guest as they sit around the iconic brown couch in Central Perk and take a trip down memory lane, with all the absolute best inside jokes, unforgettable scenes and storylines included.
Featuring original songs such as (He’s her) Lobster!, Richard’s Moustache and You’re Over Me? When Were You Under Me? the gang take on naked Thursdays, a power cut, and a dinosaur convention. What could possibly go wrong?
Writer-director Miranda Larson says,
"The guest stars in Friendsical are in homage to the guest stars the TV Show had and the range of amazing characters they played. In our show, the guest star arrives only they don't know what guest character they are playing, so they pop up throughout the show trying to find the right part to play. Eventually they land a part in a big disco number... who are they playing? I couldn't possibly say."
Playing everyone’s favourite friends are Sario Solomon as Joey, Sarah Michelle-Kelly as Monica, Nelson Bettencourt as Ross, Tim Edwards as Chandler, Ally Retberg as Phoebe, Amelia Kinu Muus as Rachel, Olivia Williamson as Hot Girl/Ensemble and Tanveer Singh Devgun as Gunther/Male Ensemble.
With book and lyrics by Miranda Larson and music by Barrie Bignold, Friendsicalis choreographed by Darren Carnall and associate choreographer Michael Vinsen. The set and costume are designed by Anthony Lamble with lighting design by Dominic Jeffrey and sound design by Olly Steel. Casting is by Nicholas Hockaday and it is produced by Nick Brooke, William Burdett Coutts, Philip Noel and Dave Mauchline.
Friendsicalis produced by Brooke Mauchline Productions Ltd in association with Assembly Festival.
This is a loving parody not to be confused with the Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. series Friends.
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