James Seabright presents Brendan Murphy’s Worldwide Comedy Award Winner FRIEND (The One with Gunther).
One barista, seventy minutes, ten seasons. The entire 236 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Friends, retold through the eyes of Gunther, Central Perk’s very own ‘seventh friend’.
Settle down in Gunther’s café to hear the true insider story of what happened to Ross, Rachel, Phoebe, Chandler, Monica and Joey from the Friends character who kept them caffeinated through all the highs, lows, love affairs and failed auditions along the way!
This award-winning show was created by acclaimed comic actor Brendan Murphy, who also created and performs the multi-award-winning Buffy Revamped and is co-creator of ARIA award-nominated satirical podcast NonCensored with Rosie Holt.
FRIEND will be performed by Joseph Maudsley, who recently performed all over the world with the Olivier award-nominated show Potted Potter, including in Las Vegas, where the show won Best New Show in The Best of Las Vegas Awards. He debuted in FRIEND at Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, receiving critical acclaim and delighting audiences.
★★★★ “A must-see for old and new fans of FRIENDS” – Adelaide Advertiser
★★★★ “Packed with enough well-observed detail to satisfy even the most obsessive fan” – The Stage
★★★★ “An hour of beautifully-organised, good-hearted chaos celebrating silliness, friendship and – above all – hope” – Broadway Baby
★★★★★ “Cleverly talented… Hilarious audience participation, wacky personality and goofy skits and songs.” – Eventalaide
★★★★ “Both a commentary and a greatest hits… For a reduced Shakespeare style telling of the Friends saga, this can’t be beaten” – Reviewshub.com
★★★★★ “A one-hour, one-man wonder… a mean feat, masterfully delivered” – Dorset Echo
★★★★★ “Out of five stars, it should be seven… seven… SEVEN” – Broadway World
★★★★★ “Hilarious… you’re gonna love it. Could it be any funnier!” – West End Best Friend
★★★★ “Joseph Maudsley is ‘a master of subtle and effective humour” – Theatre Weekly
★★★★ “Full of comedy sketches… witty songs and funny impressions” – One4Review
★★★★ “Brendan Murphy is a very funny man” – EdFringe Review
★★★★ “Had the audience wailing with laughter” – The Skinny
★★★★ “Riotously funny… Voice and expressions as malleable as putty” – Three Weeks
Written by Brendan Murphy
Directed by Hamish MacDougall
Performed by Joseph Maudsley
Ticket From €23
Running time 70 min | No Interval
Age recommendation 14+
Trigger Warnings Themes of an adult nature, Strobe lighting