Barbra Streisand and Joan Rivers reunite in brand new comedy THE FUNNY GIRLS at New Wimbledon Theatre
Photo credit: Michael Wharley
Brand new ‘what if’ comedy The Funny Girls will receive a strictly limited run from 17-24 September, as part of the Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre’s season of new writing.
Bringing together two legendary talents, the show explores the fantastical clash of ego and dreams between two young starlets: Barbara Streisand and Joan Rivers. Written by playwright Roy Smiles, this fictional reunion spawns from the pair’s infamous gig before their time in the spotlight, finding companionship in a short-lived off-off-off Broadway production.
Directed by Michael Strassen (Falling Stars, Assassins), The Funny Girls will star Mia Tomlinson (The Beast Must Die, The Lost Pirate Kingdom) as Joan Rivers, and Rosanna Harris (Grease) as Barbra Streisand.
Two rising stars with big dreams, The Funny Girls follows the trials and errors of paving a way to success in bygone America and knowing when to seize your moment. From a dingy box theatre and questionable script to the bright lights of Vegas and TV stardom, both women vanquish their previous shortcomings to come out on top. But both cannot be the most talented Jewish woman on the planet.
A hilariously fast-paced game of wit and wisecracks from two Jewish juggernauts in their prime, Rivers and Streisand spar for superiority. From overbearing mothers and closeted homosexual lovers, to troublesome beauty standards and the level of fame, no cards are left unturned. But was it all worth it?
Producer Thomas Hopkins said: “Having produced Kurt and Sid with Danny Dyer and Shaun Evans in 2009 at Trafalgar Studios, I’m delighted to have the opportunity to share Roy Smiles’ new comedy in collaboration with the Ambassador Theatre Group and New Wimbledon Theatre for their special season for new writing. The team and I couldn’t be more excited to showcase the phenomenal talents of Mia Tomlinson and Rosanna Harris in this hilarious new production.”
The Funny Girls will also tour later in the year, with further details to be announced.
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