Freaky Friday The Musical

Coming to Home, Manchester for a limited run from  27 NOVEMBER 2025 – 10 JANUARY 2026 is Freaky Friday the musical, a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. 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.

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.

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 realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.

Bringing the body-swapping, mother-daughter duo to life on the stage are Rebecca Lock (Here and Now; Heathers The Musical) as Katherine, and Jena Pandya as Ellie (Come Fall In Love; Bhangra Nation).

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.

Presented by Paul Taylor-Mills (The Lightning Thief; Heathers The Musical), this musical premiere will be directed by Andy Fickman and the extraordinary score is by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning team of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey.

Now, it’s time for Manchester audiences to experience the magic, music, and mayhem of Freaky Friday the musical.

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