The one where we learn who’s starring in it…
Exclusive: The full cast has been announced for a new production of Friends! The Musical Parody.
Set to open at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester on 14 July 2025 before embarking on a UK and Ireland tour until May 2026, the parody musical features many iconic moments from all ten seasons of the beloved TV series Friends. It follows the familiar characters as they navigate life, love, and work in 1990s Manhattan. With an original score, the show offers a comedic take on the sitcom’s most famous scenes and is recommended for audiences aged 13 and above.
Directed by Michael Gyngell (The Full Monty), the brand-new staging follows long-running hit New York and Las Vegas productions.
The cast includes Enzo Benvenuti (as Ross), Alicia Belgarde (as Monica), Daniel Parkinson (as Chandler), Eva Hope (as Rachel), Ronnie Burden (as Joey), Amelia Atherton (as Phoebe), and Edward Leigh (as Gunther, Tom Selleck and Paolo).
Completing the company are Lottie Lester and Meg Darcy as female ensemble covers, and Jared Thompson and Harry Mallaghan as male ensemble covers.
The creative team also includes Bob and Tobly McSmith (books and lyrics), Assaf Gleizner (music), Andrew Exeter (set and lighting design), Chris Whybrow (sound design), Jennie Quirk (costumes), Craig Forrest- Thomas (wigs, hair and make-up), Mark Crossland (music supervision) and Charles Olins (music arrangements).
Tickets for select venues are on sale below.