UK open auditions to take place for Friends! The Musical Parody

Open auditions to become ‘Friends’…

Producers of Friends! The Musical Parody, the hit New York and Las Vegas sensation, have announced that they will hold open auditions to discover new talent who might be able to play the memorable characters of Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, Phoebe and Gunther in this major UK and Ireland tour, opening at the Barn Theatre, Cirencester from 14 July – 23 August 2025. Tickets are on sale now.

Friends! The Musical Parody is described as ‘a side-splitting musical comedy packed with all of the iconic moments from all 10 seasons of the beloved television series’. This uncensored, fast-paced production features an entirely original musical score and showcases the escapades of the world’s most famous group of twenty-somethings as they tackle the challenges of work, life and love in 1990s Manhattan. This hit musical is recommended for audiences aged 13+.

The creative team includes Books & Lyrics by Bob and Tobly McSmith, Music by Assaf Gleizner and Set and Lighting Design by Andrew Exeter.

The first tour dates for this iconic musical comedy are Barn, Cirencester (14 July – 23 August 2025) Nottingham Theatre Royal (17 – 20 September), Sunderland Empire (22 – 27 September), York Grand Opera House (30 September – 4 October), Cheltenham Everyman Theatre (6 – 11 October), Wolverhampton Grand (14 – 18 October), Dublin Bord Gais Theatre (21 – 25 October), Cardiff New Theatre (27 October – 1 November), Chester Storyhouse (18 – 22 November), Malvern Theatre (25 – 29 November) and Southampton Mayflower Theatre (5 – 10 January 2025). Further tour dates to be announced.

For further details about how to audition, please visit www.friendsthemusicaltour.co.uk