Friends, horrors, thrills, and laughs - theatre preview

A musical comedy based on the much-loved TV series Friends arrives at the New Theatre later this month (27 April - 2 May).

Friends! The Musical Parody is inspired by memorable moments from all ten seasons of the show, with an original musical score.

So, expect to see Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe as they navigate life, love, and friendship in 1990s New York City.

Also, 'Pivot!'

More information and tickets here.

^🎭 A stage version of one of the great crime novels of the 20th century, Double Indemnity, comes to the New Theatre (5-9 May), starring Mischa Barton, who rose to fame in TV's The OC.

Set in Los Angeles in the 1930s, it tells of the plot between an insurance salesman and an unhappy wife, to murder the husband, cash in his insurance policy, and run away together.

But, with passions running high, who can be trusted? For more details and tickets, click here.

🎭 The winner of a Best Family Show Olivier Award, The Boy at the Back of the Class comes to Cardiff in May (12-16), with a celebration of friendship, kindness, and compassion.

After learning that he has fled his own war-torn country, Ahmet’s classmates launch a plan to reunite him with his family. Told from a child's perspective, it's described as "an unexpected and often hilarious adventure", and it's "topped off with a terrific twist".

You can find out more and book tickets here.

🎭 Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock musical, The Rocky Horror Show returns to Cardiff (1-6 June) as part of a new world tour.

Now more than half a century old, and having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, the show remains a timeless classic, with hit songs including Time Warp, Dammit Janet, and Sweet Transvestite.

You can read our review of a previous production (Rocky Horror - still brilliant and bonkers) here and you can get tickets here. Be aware, there's an age recommendation of 12+.

🎭 Three of Britain's all-time comedy greats are revived in The Last Laugh, which visits the New Theatre 7-11 July. It imagines the legendary Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe, and Bob Monkhouse in a dressing room, discussing life, death, and comedy.

Described as warm, funny, nostalgic and poignant, The Last Laugh has been praised by reviewers as "pure gold" and "pitch-perfect" (Mail on Sunday) and “irresistible, blissful blast of nostalgia and belly laughs” (Sunday Express).

You can find more info and buy tickets here.