Thomas Hopkins, Craig Haffner & Sherry Wright present the Hope Mill Theatreproduction
Written by Peter Quilter
Directed by Kirk Jameson
Starring Wendi Peters and Matthew James Morrison
Florence Foster Jenkins is about to blow your mind…and possibly your eardrums.
Glorious! follows Florence’s journey as she prepares for her concerts, builds an unlikely friendship with her accompanist, Cosme, and defies her critics to follow her dreams.
Dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world’, Glorious! is the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, who was known for her flamboyant costumes, enigmatic performances, and decidedly off-key voice.
Starring Wendi Peters (Coronation Street) as Florence Foster Jenkins and Matthew James Morrison (EastEnders), as Cosme McMoon, in this 20th anniversary production, this hilarious show played to rave reviews at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre and is the feel-good comedy we’ve been waiting for.
Glorious! wowed audiences in its original Olivier-nominated West End long-running production starring Maureen Lipman in 2005, before coming to the silver screen, starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant in the film version of the play that critics simply called ‘Glorious!’ The show has since been seen by millions of people around the world, translated into 25 languages, and performed in 36 countries.
Glorious! is written by Peter Quilter (End of the Rainbow and the Oscar-winning film, Judy) and directed by Kirk Jameson (Song From Far Away, Madagascar: The Musical).
A £2.75 booking fee per transaction applies to this event across all channels – website, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for members, schools, groups and access bookers.
Dates & times:
Tuesday 14 to Saturday 18 April 2026
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7.30pm
Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Running time:
This show has an interval
Age guidance:
14+
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Oxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas, family entertainment, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry.
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