Preview: FRIENDS! The Parody Musical, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

Preview: FRIENDS! The Parody Musical, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, packed with all of the iconic moments from all 10 seasons of the beloved television series, will tour to Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday 6 to Saturday 10 January 2026.

This side-splitting musical comedy is an uncensored, fast-paced romp featuring 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 iconic characters will be played by Enzo Benvenuti (Ross), Alicia Belgarde (Monica), Daniel Parkinson (Chandler), Eva Hope (Rachel), Ronnie Burden (Joey), and Amelia Atherton (Phoebe).

The creative team includes direction by Michael Gyngell, books and lyrics by Bob and Tobly McSmith, set and lighting Design by Andrew Exeter, sound design by Chris Whybrow, costume design by Jennie Quirk, and wigs, hair and make-up design by Craig Forrest- Thomas.

FRIENDS! The Musical Parody is produced by Mark Goucher, Matthew Gale, Oskar Eiriksson under license from Theatre Mogul. Originally produced in New York City by Lynn Shore Entertainment, Theater Mogul and McSmith Family Entertainment.

Tickets for FRIENDS! The Musical Parody (Tuesday 6– Saturday 10 January 2026) are on sale at mayflower.org.uk or 02380 711811.

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