19.06.2025
The UK & Ireland Tour of FRIENDS! The Musical Parody today announces the cast appearing in the side-splitting musical comedy at Buxton Opera House from Tuesday 10 – Saturday 14 February 2026. Packed with all of the iconic moments from all 10 seasons of the beloved television series, tickets are on sale now via www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk.
The cast 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 Thompsonand Harry Mallaghan as Male Ensemble Covers.
Creative team includes Director Michael Gyngell, Books & Lyrics by Bob and Tobly McSmith, Music by Assaf Gleizner, Set and Lighting Design byAndrew 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 and Music Arranged by Charles Olins.
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody is produced by Mark Goucher, Matthew Gale, Oskar Eiriksson under license from Theatre Mogul, in association with The Barn Theatre Cirencester. Originally produced in New York City by Lynn Shore Entertainment, Theater Mogul and McSmith Family Entertainment.
Further information about the FRIENDS! The Musical Parody UK & Ireland Tour can be found here: www.FriendsTheMusicaltour.co.uk
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