FRIENDS! The Musical Parody are delighted to announce a tour of the side-splitting musical comedy. Packed with all of the iconic moments from all 10 seasons of the beloved television series, this tour will run from 14th July 2025 – 2nd May 2026. FRIENDS! The Musical Parody is produced by Mark Goucher, Matthew Gale, Oskar Eiriksson under license from Theatre Mogul. Originally produced in New York City by Lynn Shore Entertainment, Theater Mogul and McSmith Family Entertainment.
Casting includes Enzo Benvenuti (The Devil May Care; Southwark Borough Playhouse) as Ross, Alicia Belgrade (GREASE; UK & Ireland Tour) as Monica, Daniel Parkinson (Jersey Boys; Trafalgar Theatre) as Chandler, Eva Hope (Snow White and the Seven Elves) as Rachel, Ronnie Burden (GREASE; Royal Caribbean Cruise Line) as Joey, Amelia Atherton (SIX The Musical; Vaudeville Theatre) as Phoebe and Edward Leigh (Shrek; Apollo Theatre Hammersmith) as Gunther, Tom Selleck and Paolo. The cast is completed by Lottie Lester and Meg Darcy as Female Ensemble Covers, Jared Thompson and Harry Mallaghan as Male Ensemble Covers.
As a lifelong fan of the show, Daniel couldn’t BE any more excited to take on the role of Chandler (his favourite Friend) for this UK tour. Lottie is thrilled to be a part of this original cast, as well as Resident Director, a new venture, and the start of a new passion. Lottie would love to thank her ‘Lobster’s’, for all their support and belief, you know who you are! Meg is delighted to be joining the cast of Friends The Musical Parody and would like to thank her amazing family, friends and the fabulous team at BBA for always going above and beyond.
Creative team includes Director Michael Gyngell, Books & Lyrics by Bob and Tobly McSmith, Music by Assaf Gleizner, Set and Lighting Design by Andrew Exeter, Sound Design by Chris Whybrow, Costume Design by Jennie Quirk, Wigs, Hair and Make-up Design by Craig Forrest- Thomas, Music Supervisor by Mark Crossland, Music Arranged by Charles Olins and Casting Director Mark Frankum.
The tour starts at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester and will be touring until May of new year. for full details of when you can see the goings on in & around Central Perk please check out the show website.
