Friends! The Musical Parody – Buxton Opera House
After successful runs in New York and Las Vegas, Friends! The Musical Parody has landed in the UK with a tour stop at Buxton's Opera House.
Promising a musical celebration of the hugely popular sitcom, the production attempts to compress ten seasons of television into a two-hour stage show — an ambitious idea that ultimately struggles to translate into a consistently entertaining evening.
Photo: Pamela Raith
Structured as a rapid-fire sequence of references, the show relies heavily on audience familiarity with the original series. Rather than building a coherent narrative, it jumps abruptly between famous storylines and catchphrases, often without enough context to make them land effectively. While devoted fans may appreciate the recognisable moments, the lack of breathing room me...