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Freaky Friday the Musical - HOME, Manchester
Freaky Friday the Musical is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. It is based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, which have captured the hearts of generations, including the recently released sequel Freakier Friday.
When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realise the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.
Freaky Friday will be having its UK stage premiere this festive season at HOME Manchester, with the run already extending until 10 January 2026. This vibrant musical reimagines the iconic body-swapping tale with a fresh contemporary score and feel-good moments that are perfect for the whole family.
Starring Rebecca Lock as Katherine and Jena Pandya as Ellie, the cast also includes Ian Virgo, Samantha Ho, Beth Savill, Jessica Butterworth, Ellie Gilbert-Grey, Max Mirza, Morgan Gregory, Dylan Gordon-Jones, Waylon Jacobs, Tori Scott, Katharine Pearson, James Stirling and Catherine Millsom.
Presented by Paul Taylor-Mills, directed by Andy Fickman, with a book by Bridget Carpenter, music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. The creative team features choreography by Alexzandra Sarmiento, set and costume design by David Shields, lighting by Nick Richings and musical direction by George Strickland.
Now it’s time for Manchester audiences to experience the magic, music and mayhem of Freaky Friday the Musical.
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