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Fri 21 February–Sun 2 March 2025

The Parent Agency

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World premiere in Chester: David Baddiel’s family musical for ages 5-105!

Be the first audiences in the world to experience The Parent Agency, the hilarious new family musical adapted by David Baddiel from his best-selling book, with music by acclaimed songwriter Dan Gillespie Sells (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) and directed by Tim Jackson (Two Strangers Carry A Cake Across New York).

The Parent Agency is a riotous, fun-packed new musical for children, adults, and absolutely anyone who wishes they weren’t called Barry. Book now and see it before the West End!

The Parent Agency is a fun, family-friendly musical that’s perfect for all ages — no scary or rude bits, we promise. Children aged 5 and up will enjoy it the most, but there’s something for everyone to love!
Venue
Main Theatre, Storyhouse Theatre
Duration
2 hours and 10 minutes (including an interval)
Prices

Tickets from £21.25 for Storyhouse Members
Tickets from £23.50 for non-members (plus booking fee).

Become a Storyhouse Member here.

Looking to book for a School? Head here:

The Parent Agency for Schools

Info

Saturday 15 – Wednesday 19 Feb performances are previews.

Your first look:

Barry Bennett is sick of his parents. Because:

1) They’re boring.
2) They don’t buy him any cool stuff.
3) They’re really, really strict.
4) They named him Barry. Seriously, who names their kid Barry?

So he wishes for better ones – and ends up in an alternate universe where kids get to choose whoever they’d like their parents to be! Cool, rich, famous, sporty? The Parent Agency will find them! But be careful what you wish for…

Cast

  • Max Bispham
    Barry Max Bispham Read Bio
  • Osian Salter
    Barry Osian Salter Read Bio
  • Eli Sowden-Mehta
    Barry Eli Sowden-Mehta Read Bio
  • Louis Wilkins
    Barry Louis Wilkins Read Bio
  • Ralph Birtwell
    Ensemble Ralph Birtwell Read Bio
  • Kazmin Borrer
    Kay Kazmin Borrer Read Bio
  • Rakesh Boury
    Geoff Rakesh Boury Read Bio
  • Elliot Broadfoot
    Peevish Elliot Broadfoot Read Bio
  • Althea Burey
    Ensemble Althea Burey Read Bio
  • Natasha Cayabyab
    Ginny Natasha Cayabyab Read Bio
  • Dylan Collymore
    Jacob Dylan Collymore Read Bio
  • Elliot Copeland
    Swing Elliot Copeland Read Bio
  • Jessica Daugirda
    Swing Jessica Daugirda Read Bio
  • Sophia Lewis
    Swing Sophia Lewis Read Bio
  • Sarah McFarlane
    Ella Sarah McFarlane Read Bio
  • Rebecca McKinnis
    Susan Rebecca McKinnis Read Bio
  • Joshian Angelo Omaña
    DJ Joshian Angelo Omaña Read Bio
  • Robbie Scott
    Swing Robbie Scott Read Bio
  • Alan Vicary
    Grandpa Alan Vicary Read Bio

Creatives

  • David Baddiel
    Book by David Baddiel Read Bio
  • Dan Gillespie Sells
    Music by Dan Gillespie Sells Read Bio
  • Tim Jackson
    Director Tim Jackson Read Bio
  • Jon Bausor
    Designer Jon Bausor Read Bio
  • Carrie-Anne Ingrouille
    Choreographer Carrie-Anne Ingrouille Read Bio
  • Sarah Mercadé
    Costume Designer Sarah Mercadé Read Bio
  • Zoe Spurr
    Lighting Designer Zoe Spurr Read Bio
  • Francesca Hsieh
    Assistant Director Francesca Hsieh Read Bio
  • Music Supervisor Nick Finlow
  • Music Director Ellen Campbell
  • Paul Gatehouse
    Sound Designer Paul Gatehouse Read Bio
  • Associate Sound Designer Richard Jones
  • Craig Forrest-Thomas
    Wig, Hair and Make-Up Designer Craig Forrest-Thomas Read Bio
  • Olivia Laydon CDG for Jill Green Casting
    Casting Director Olivia Laydon CDG for Jill Green Casting Read Bio
  • Amy Beadel CDG
    Child Casting Director Amy Beadel CDG Read Bio

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  • 10% off most theatre tickets (up to 2 tickets)
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The Parent Agency

21 Feb–02 Mar 2025
Friday 21 February
7pm
From: £23.50
Main Theatre, Storyhouse Theatre
Saturday 22 February
2pm
From: £23.50
Main Theatre, Storyhouse Theatre
7pm
From: £23.50
Main Theatre, Storyhouse Theatre
Sunday 23 February
1pm
From: £23.50
Main Theatre, Storyhouse Theatre
5pm
From: £23.50
Main Theatre, Storyhouse Theatre
Wednesday 26 February
10:30am
From: £23.50
Main Theatre, Storyhouse Theatre
7pm
Audio described Captioned
From: £23.50
Main Theatre, Storyhouse Theatre
Thursday 27 February
7pm
From: £23.50
Main Theatre, Storyhouse Theatre
Friday 28 February
7pm
From: £23.50
Main Theatre, Storyhouse Theatre
Saturday 1 March
2pm
BSL
From: £23.50
Main Theatre, Storyhouse Theatre
7pm
From: £23.50
Main Theatre, Storyhouse Theatre
Sunday 2 March
1pm
From: £23.50
Main Theatre, Storyhouse Theatre