Hope Mill Theatre have announced that Ted Lasso alum Charlie Hiscock will make his stage debut as Cosme McMoon, alongside Wendi Peters, in the first major UK revival of hit comedy GLORIOUS! The True Story of The Worst Singer in the World, which runs at the venue from 27 February-30 March.

Also joining the cast will be Anita Booth (Fatal Attraction, UK tour) as Dorothy, Maria and Mrs Verrinder-Gedge; Ella Maria Danson (Showtune, Union Theatre) as cover Florence and other female roles, and George Miller (Some Masterchef Sh*t, 53Two) as cover Cosme.

Written by Peter Quilter, GLORIOUS! is the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world’, who was known for her flamboyant costumes, enigmatic performances and decidedly off-key voice.

On joining the cast, Charlie said: “I’m truly honoured to be making my stage debut in this incredible play, and I couldn’t have imagined a better place to begin this journey than back home, up North at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester”.

Nominated for Best New Comedy at the 2006 Olivier Awards, GLORIOUS! follows Florence’s journey as she prepares for her concerts, builds an unlikely friendship with her accompanist Cosme McMoon, and pursues her passion despite all odds. At first bewildered by her lack of talent, Cosme is gradually won over by her indomitable spirit. As her recitals gained a devoted following in 1940s New York (including admirers like Enrico Caruso and Cole Porter), they became must-see events, culminating in a sold-out show at Carnegie Hall, where Florence performed Mozart in angel wings and a halo.

GLORIOUS! is directed by Kirk Jameson, with musical supervision by Nick Barstow, set & costume design by Ingrid Hu, casting by Harry Blumenau CDG CDA, lighting by Mike Robertson, and sound & assistant musical supervision by Mark Goggins.

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