FRIEND (The One With Gunther) is a one-person comedic stage show created and performed by British-Irish comedy writer Brendan Murphy. It is a parody and tribute to the television seriesFriends, condensing all ten seasons into a single, 70-minute performance.
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Concept
The show follows Gunther, the infamously lovelorn coffee shop worker, as he recounts the events that transpired across all ten seasons of Friends.
Reception
The show has received generally positive reviews for its humour and fast-paced nature. The Stage commended the show for being "packed with enough well observed detail to satisfy even the most obsessive fan", The Advertiser called it "Hysterical... a must-see for old and new fans of FRIENDS", The Scotsman calling it "a fan-friendly checklist of the show's biggest plot points" and Fest Magazine viewed it as "a pleasing nostalgic trip to Central Perk".
Accolades
Best Play at the World Wide Comedy Awards 2021.
Nominated for the 2023 Offie Off Fest Award.
Tours
FRIEND (The One With Gunther) has toured extensively across the UK, Canada, Australia, and Europe. It was filmed for streaming at Wilton's Music Hall in London's East End
