Ted Lasso star makes stage debut in ‘Glorious’ play

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Star of hit tv series Ted Lasso comes to Hope Mill Theatre alongside Coronation Street royalty next month.

Charlie Hiscock (Will - Ted Lasso) will be making his stage debut as Cosme McMoon, alongside Wendi Peters (Cilla Battersby) in the first major UK revival of hit comedy GLORIOUS! The True Story of The Worst Singer in the World.

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."

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.

Florence’s story was made into a BAFTA award-winning film in 2016 starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant and celebrates a woman who defied critics and sceptical audiences, to make her dreams come true.

Nominated for Best New Comedy at the 2006 Olivier Awards, GLORIOUS! follows Florence’s journey as she prepares for her concerts and builds an unlikely friendship with her accompanist Cosme McMoon.

As her recitals gained a devoted following in 1940s New York they became must-see events, culminating in a sold-out show at Carnegie Hall, where Florence performed Mozart in angel wings and a halo.

The show will open on 27th February for a limited run ending on 30th March 2025 with tickets starting at £30.