Freaky Friday musical – first look ahead of UK premiere

Take a look at the UK premiere of Freaky Friday!

The show is based on the 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the subsequent Disney film adaptations, including the recent sequel Freakier Friday.

It runs at HOME Manchester, directed by Andy Fickman. The piece features a book by Bridget Carpenter, music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey.

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The musical follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies and must find a way to reverse the change within a day. Through the experience, they come to understand each other’s perspectives and the bond that unites them.

Playing the mother-daughter duo are Rebecca Lock as Katherine, and Jena Pandya as her daughter Ellie.

They are joined by Ian Virgo as Mike, Samantha Ho as Gretchen, Beth Savill as Hannah, Jessica Butterworth as Savannah, Ellie Gilbert-Grey as Laurel, Max Mirza as Adam, Morgan Gregory as Parker, Dylan Gordon-Jones as Wells, Waylon Jacobs as Dr Ehrin, Tori Scott as Torrey, Katharine Pearson as Danielle, James Stirling as Grampa Jo, and Catherine Millsom as Grandma Helene. Child casting is to be revealed.

Freaky Friday is presented by Paul Taylor-Mills (The Lightning Thief, Heathers The Musical). The creative team includes choreographer Alexzandra Sarmiento (42 Balloons), associate choreographer Sam Wilson-Freeman (& Juliet), set and costume designer David Shields (Heathers The Musical), associate costume designer Reuben Speed (Doctor Faustus), sound design by Alistair Penman (Nerds), lighting designer Nick Richings (La Cage Aux Folles), music supervisor and arranger Will Parker (Self Esteem presents A Complicated Woman), musical director George Strickland (The Book Thief), and associate director Ben Johnson (Nerds the Musical). Casting is by Will Burton with children’s casting by Keston and Keston.

The show runs until 10 January 2026, with tickets on sale now.

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