A musical based on the 1994 comedy film Muriel’s Wedding will have its UK premiere at Leicester’s Curve next April.
Based on the international cult classic 1994 motion picture, writer PJ Hogan has now updated his own screenplay for the stage with original music.
The stage version has been written by award-winning multi-platinum selling artists Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall, whose work spans the worlds of music theatre, opera, Coachella and Eurovision.
The musical also includes additional songs by ABBA.
Speaking about the announcement, Director Simon Phillips said: “I’m thrilled that the team at Leicester Curve have embraced Muriel Heslop with the same open heart as the rest of the world.
“Muriel’s misguided aspiration has never been funnier or on-the-moneyer, and now that it’s not just ABBA doing the singing, but the whole of Porpoise Spit, Sydney, and even the Olympic swimming team, her self-made journey to stardom has double the decibels.
“Curve has an enviable track record delivering exciting new musicals, and it’s a privilege to be adding Muriel to their list.“
Muriel’s Wedding The Musical celebrated its world premiere back in Sydney back in November 2017 and returned with an Australian tour in 2019.
MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL will run at Curve from April 10 to May 10, 2025.
Tickets go on general sale from Friday, June 14 at 12noon.
To find out more, visit www.curveonline.co.uk