FRIENDS! The Musical Parody set for UK and Ireland tour

Following success in New York and Las Vegas, FRIENDS! The Musical Parody is set to open at the Barn Theatre, Cirencester on 14th July 2025, with a range of dates at venues across the country booking into January 2026.

From the producers of Hairspray and the director of the Full Monty, this take on the beloved TV comedy blends some of the best-known stories from all ten seasons of Friends. An entirely original musical score has been produced by Grammy nominated composer, Asaf Gleizner.

Join Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe as they navigate love, friendship, and life’s ups and downs in New York City.

Producer, Mark Goucher said: “It is great to be back supporting The Barn Theatre. We are looking forward to working with Iwan and his team creating this brand-new production which will then tour the UK and Ireland.”

Iwan Lewis, chief executive and artistic director of the Barn Theatre said: “We’re beyond thrilled to team up with our friends and partners Mark Goucher, Matthew Gale and Oskar Eiriksson to bring FRIENDS! The Musical Parody to the Barn.

“As part of our 2025 strategy to attract new audiences, this show is the one that promises a night full of laughs and fun.”

Tour dates already announced are:

• Barn Theatre, Cirencester (14th July – 23rd August 2025)
• Nottingham Theatre Royal (15th – 20th September)
• Sunderland Empire (22nd – 27th September)
• York Grand Opera House (29th September – 4th October)
• Cheltenham Everyman Theatre (6th – 11th October)
• Wolverhampton Grand (13th – 18th October)
• Dublin Bord Gais Theatre (20th – 25th October)
• Cardiff New Theatre (27th October – 1st November)
• Chester Storyhouse (17th – 22nd November)
• Malvern Theatre (24th – 29th November)
• Southampton Mayflower Theatre (5th – 10th January 2026)

Further dates will be announced.