Friends shows will be there for you in Peterborough theatres

US sitcom Friends remains as popular as ever with a new generation of fans enjoying the antics of Monica, Joey, Ross, Phoebe, Chandler and Rachel in 90s’ New York. Peterborough fans are in for a treat with two “tribute” shows coming to the city to make their, day, week, month or even their year...
By Brad Barnes
Published 23rd Jan 2020, 09:30 BST
Updated 27th Jan 2020, 11:39 BST
Friendsical comes to the Peterborough New Theatre in MarchFriendsical comes to the Peterborough New Theatre in March
Friendsical comes to the Peterborough New Theatre in March

Friendsical

New Theatre, Peterborough, March 3 to 7

The 2019 Edinburgh Festival smash-hit returns to the stage after opening to a rapturous response from audiences. The original and unique musical is a loving parody of the iconic TV show.When Ross’ wife leaves him for another woman, he fears he will never find love again. But then Rachel runs back into his life... will he end up with his one true love? 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?

Friends The Musical coming to The Cresset in AprilFriends The Musical coming to The Cresset in April
Friends The Musical coming to The Cresset in April

Friendsical stars Thomas Mitchells as Chandler; Ally Retberg as Phoebe; Ewan Gillies as Ross; Alexandra Robinson as Rachel; Tanya Shields as Monica; and Joshua Steel as Joey.

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Tickets: newtheatre-peterborough.com or on 01733 852 992.

Friends! The Musical Parody

The Cresset, April 15

Friends! The Musical Parody takes a hilarious look and remembers the TV phenomenon that ruled the 90s and became a cultural institution with millions of fans across the globe.

Like the original television series, Friends! The Musical Parody follows the lives of the six wacky 20-somethings and goes back in time to celebrate and poke fun at some of their most iconic moments as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990s’ Manhattan.

Friends! The Musical Parody is an hilarious good-hearted romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production.

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The fun begins on an ordinary day at the corner coffee shop, Central Perk, when a certain runaway bride, with the signature hairstyle, stumbles into the lives of five other friends and kicks the whole gang out of second gear.

Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Joey and Rachel, haven’t gone anywhere and are singing and dancing their way back into our hearts in a delightful musical parody that harnesses the nostalgia for the iconic TV show and takes it to hilarious new places.

Tickets at www.cresset.co.uk

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