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Footballers' Wives: The Musical

 
Amy Macrae Review by Amy Macrae 4 Published: 8 Aug 2025 Assembly Rooms Show Dates: 30 Jul 2025-24 Aug 2025

Fans of the 2002 hit TV series Footballers’ Wives will not be disappointed. With enough sequins to be seen from space and a tightly packed plot full of telenovela-worthy twists and turns, this production is a perfect extension of the much-loved British show.

A camp, Swarovski crystal-covered gem of a show

Following the lives of four footballers’ wives as they navigate infidelity, fame and friendship, this musical tackles a whole host of events into just 80 minutes. Though the story centres on the misfortunes of the iconic Tanya Turner, it brings together a range of ensemble plots that provide balance and a welcome break from the exaggerated drama.

A camp, Swarovski crystal-covered gem of a show, this cast of 12 shines with beautifully blended harmonies and punchy choreography. Whilst all cast members were pitch perfect, notable performances included India Chadwick and Tom Bowen as the comic couple Chardonnay and Kyle. Both had a physicality and presence on stage that was hard to look away from. Leading lady Ceili O’Connor, as the eponymous Tanya, also impressed with powerhouse vocals and relentless energy throughout.

It is an unserious show, full of drama, but there is no shortage of talent, catchy songs and physical comedy. If you love a flirty, fun musical, this production delivers in spades.

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A new British musical based on the iconic TV series following the fall and rise of captain's wife Tanya Turner as she schemes to save her marriage and her husband's career. Rewind to 2002 when Premier League football was the new rock'n'roll – with the money, glamour and bad behaviour to match. Spoiler alert: Contains scenes of an adult nature, drug-taking, noughties fashion, attempted murder, offensive language, outmoded attitudes, sexual impropriety, drama, heartbreak, comedy, singing, dancing – and absolutely no football! 'Gloriously OTT sass with brains and heart' (Musicals Magazine).