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Glorious! (A Version for Three Actors)

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  2w, 1m

Peter Quilter

Glorious! follows Florence Foster Jenkins – dubbed “the worst singer in the world” – as she defies her critics to pursue her dreams.

Glorious! (A Version for Three Actors)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Biography
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences
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Glorious!: The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst Singer in the World

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Summary

Florence Foster Jenkins is about to blow your mind… and possibly your eardrums.

Glorious! is the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, dubbed “the worst singer in the world,” known for her flamboyant costumes, enigmatic performances and decidedly off-key voice.

Glorious! follows Florence’s journey as she prepares for her concerts, builds an unlikely friendship with her accompanist, Cosme, and defies her critics to follow her dreams.

History

Glorious! received its UK premiere at the Hope Mill Theatre in March 2025. The UK Tour began in February 2026.

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FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS – Eccentric American lady, in the autumn of her years. The real Florence was in her 70s, but the part has been played to perfection by actresses of lesser years. So casting should be for someone in her 50s and upwards. It is not necessary that the actress is a great singer. It has been performed with equal success by good singers singing badly and funny non-singers singing badly.

COSME McMOON – A pianist, early thirties. Ideally the actor will be able to play piano, but if this is not possible, then his playing can be dummied with the music played offstage.

An actress to play all of these roles:
DOROTHY – Florence’s friend, of similar age
MARIA – Florence’s Italian cook
MRS VERRINDER-GEDGE – An American society lady of late middle age

  • Time Period 1940s/WWII
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)

Media

“Blissfully funny.” – The Daily Telegraph

“Riotously funny.” – The Stage

“This delightful and blissfully funny play generates a rare glow of warmth and generous laughter.” – The Daily Telegraph

“Humour, heart and hope... Simply glorious!” – Manchester Theatres

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Peter Quilter

Peter Quilter

Peter Quilter’s plays have been produced in 40 countries around the world and translated into 30 languages. He has had three successful shows in London’s West End and a hit run on Broadway, and has twice been nominated for the Olivier Award, for Best New Play and Best New Com ...

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