FIRST LOOK AT FAT FRIENDS THE MUSICAL REHEARSAL IMAGES
Leeds audiences can now get their first glimpse of Fat Friends the Musical, premiering at Leeds Grand Theatre in November 2017, as rehearsal images are released.
Starring Freddie Flintoff, Sam Bailey, Jodie Prenger, Natasha Hamilton, Natalie Anderson and Kevin Kennedy, Fat Friends the Musical has now started rehearsals in Leeds, home of the original TV series, with two weeks until the first performance.
Fat Friends, the award-winning TV drama has been adapted for the stage by its creator, and one of the UK’s most prolific writers, Kay Mellor, whose extensive television credits include the hit series Band of Gold, The Syndicate, In the Club and whose stage credits include A Passionate Woman.
Produced by Joshua Andrews and Adam Spiegel, with original music and songs composed by Nicholas Lloyd Webber, Fat Friends The Musical sees the nation’s favourite group of dieters reunited as they are put through their Zumba paces at their local branch of Super Slimmer’s by the lovelorn Lauren, whilst Kelly fantasises about fitting into the wedding dress of her dreams. Fat Friends The Musical is packed full of warmth, life and weight loss.
Fat Friends hit television screens in October 2000, following the lives of a group of overweight friends as they struggle with the absurdities of modern dieting. Entertaining millions of viewers for five years on ITV, the show starred Alison Steadman, Gaynor Faye and Lisa Riley and launched the careers of James Corden and Ruth Jones. The show was nominated for multiple awards including the BAFTA for Best Drama Series.
Fat Friends The Musical is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 7th Nov to Saturday 2nd Dec 2017
Tickets are priced from £20 (RV) to £50
(prices include a £3 booking fee. Postage charge £1 where applicable)
Book online at leedsgrandtheatre.com or call Box Office on 0844 848 2700