Disney’s FREAKY FRIDAY to receive UK premiere in Manchester next Christmas
New musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, will receive its UK stage premiere at HOME Manchester from 27 November-31 December 2025.
Presented by Paul Taylor-Mills, Freaky Friday will be directed by Andy Fickman, and features a book by Bridget Carpenter. The musical boasts an extraordinary score by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning team of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey.
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 realise the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.
Freaky Friday the Musical is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. 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.
Now, it’s time for Manchester audiences to experience the magic, music, and mayhem of Freaky Friday the Musical.
Casting will be announced in due course.