The Way Old Friends Do
By Ian Hallard
In the late 1980s, two school friends from Birmingham tentatively come out to one another: one as gay, the other as an ABBA fan. Nearly thirty years later, a chance meeting sets them on an exciting new path, and they decide to form the world’s first ABBA tribute band – in drag. But can their friendship survive the tribulations of a life on the road; one full of platform boots, fake beards and a distractingly attractive stranger?
Tender and laugh-out-loud funny in equal measures, this heartfelt story will appeal to anyone who understands how it feels to be a fan: of ABBA or of anyone.
The Way Old Friends Do is written by Ian Hallard (The Boys in the Band, Park Theatre and Scenes From An Execution; National Theatre), and directed by Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, Dracula, Doctor Who, The League of Gentlemen).
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In the Press
"So much to love, whether you’re an ABBA fan or not"
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"A Super Trouper of a show"
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"Full of heart"
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"A genuine love letter to ABBA"
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Cast & Creatives
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Donna Berlin
Sally
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James Bradshaw
Edward
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Sara Crowe
Mrs Campbell
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Andrew Horton
Christian / Waiter
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Rose Shalloo
Jodie
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Miriam Margolyes
Voice of 'Nan'
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Paul O'Grady
Voice of the 'Radio DJ'
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Anton Tweedale
U/S Peter & Edward
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Toby Holloway
U/S Christian / ASM
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Tariye Peterside
Understudy Sally / Mrs Campell / Jodie
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Ian Hallard
Writer
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Mark Gatiss
Director
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Janet Bird
Set & Costume Designer
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Andrew Exeter
Lighting Designer
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Ben Harrison
Sound Designer
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Marc Frankum
Casting Director
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Gavin Joseph
Assistant Director
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