Carly could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (13/01) to see the highly-anticipated FRIENDS The Musical Parody and here is her full review...
The experience
OH MY GOD!!!! The one where they came to Milton Keynes!
Myself and my Friends obsessed Cousin Donna went along to Milton Keynes Theatre last night with high expectations. Honestly this show is bonkers and a complete sensory overload and we loved every minute of it! Let's be honest they couldn't afford to get this show wrong with it's army of fans that avidly watched and continue to watch this slice of 90's nostalgia.
Everything that you wanted to be included was there but it was no mean feat to include ten years of memories into 116 minutes. It had it all, the third nipple, the leather trousers, the lobster, Marcel, Gunther and JANICE!
They started the show by saying they were going to beat the January blues bringing some happiness and laughter into the audience and they certainly did that! Get along to Milton Keynes Theatre but be quick it's only here until Saturday!
The story
Mark Goucher, Matthew Gale, and Oskar Eiriksson, in association with The Barn Theatre Cirencester, present the 2025/26 UK and Ireland tour of FRIENDS! The Musical Parody. The side-splitting musical comedy is packed with iconic moments from all 10 seasons of the beloved television series, and performances run at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 13 - Sat 17 Jan 2026.
Tickets are available now via ATGTICKETS.COM/MiltonKeynes.
The iconic characters will be played by 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 Thompson and 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 by Andrew 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, and Oskar Eiriksson under license from Theatre Mogul. Originally produced in New York City by Lynn Shore Entertainment, Theater Mogul and McSmith Family Entertainment.
Book your tickets now
Book your tickets now at ATGTICKETS.COM/MiltonKeynes.
LISTINGS
Performances: Tue 13 - Sat 17 Jan 2026
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