⭐ FUN HOME – REGIONAL PREMIERE ANNOUNCED FOR ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE – SUMMER 2026 ⭐
The regional premiere of the award-winning musical FUN HOME has been announced.
Announced as part of the Royal Exchange Theatre’s 50th anniversary season, FUN HOME is the exhilarating, heartbreaking and Tony Award-winning musical about coming out and coming of age.
Also marking the 20th anniversary of Alison Bechdel’s iconic graphic novel, the musical’s northern debut is directed by Sarah Frankcom.
Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey into her childhood memories, remembering what it’s like to grow up in a funeral home, undergo a sexual awakening in college and try to make sense of the secrets at the heart of your family.
This groundbreaking modern masterpiece is a tale of grief and love, queer tragedy and queer joy, told through soaring, revelatory songs.
This production will also feature design by Peter Butler, lighting design by Bethany Gupwell, sound design by Tony Gayl, music supervision & direction by Matthew Malone and casting direction by Natalie Gallacher CDG For Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting .
FUN HOME has music by Jeanine Tesori, with a book & lyrics by Lisa Kron. Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel.
FUN HOME will play Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, running from 3rd July – 1st August 2026, with priority booking available now.
This is such a beautiful show – I’M SO EXCITED! ! !
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Tickets & more info – https://www.royalexchange.co.uk/event/fun-home/
