The full cast for a brand-new musical premiering in Chester has been released.

Adapted by comedian and author, David Baddiel, the musical will receive its world premiere at Storyhouse, Chester, on Saturday 15 February 2025.

Directed by Tim Jackson, 'The Parent Agency – The Musical', will play for two weeks until Sunday 2 March 2025, before a planned national tour and London-run.

The play follows an eleven-year-old Barry, who makes a wish for better parents and is whisked away to an alternate universe, 'where kids get to pick out their perfect parents'.

However, Barry soon learns that choosing a new mum and dad isn't as simple as it sounds.

The role of Barry will be shared by Max Bispham (Mrs Doubtfire), Osian Salter (Les Miserables), Eli Sowden-Mehta (Wonka) and Louis Wilkins (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang).

Barry's mum, Susan, will be played by Rebecca McKinnis (Dear Evan Hansen), with his dad, Geoff, played by Rakesh Boury (Matilda).

David Baddiel's books been translated into 30 languages (Image via: Storyhouse)

Completing the cast are Kazmin Borrer (Everybody's Talking About Jamie), Elliot Broadfoot (Kathy and Stella Solve A Murder), Natasha Cayabyab (Shrek the Musical), Dylan Collymore (Shrek The Musical), Sarah McFarlane (SIX), Joshian Angelo Omaña (Why Am I So Single?) Alan Vicary (Girl From The North Country), Ralph Birthwell (Life of Pi), Althea Burey (The Gruffalo), Elliot Copeland (Becoming Nancy), Jessica Daugirda (Everybody's Talking About Jamie), Sophia Lewis (Around The World in 80 Days) and Robbie Scott (Sunshine on Leith).

The show dates are as followed:

Saturday 15 Feb 14:00 / 19:00

Sunday 16 Feb 13:00 / 17:00

Tuesday 18 Feb 19:00

Wednesday 19 Feb 14:00 / 19:00

Thursday 20 Feb 14:00 / 19:00

Friday 21 Feb 19:00

Saturday 22 Feb 14:00 / 19:00

Sunday 23 Feb 13:00 / 17:00

Wednesday 26 Feb 10:30 (Schools) / 19:00

Thursday 27 Feb 10:30 (Schools) / 19:00

Friday 28 Feb 19:00

Saturday 1 Mar 14:00 / 19:00

Sunday 2 Mar 13:00

Storyhouse gave a synopsis of what audiences can expect, which said: "Eleven-year-old Barry Bennett hates his name.

"In fact, it's number one on the list of things he blames his parents (Susan and Geoff) for along with 'being boring, never buying him cool stuff, being tired all the time and being too strict'.

"So, he makes a wish for a better mum and dad and finds himself whisked away to Youngdon in the 'United Kid-dom', an alternate universe where kids get to pick out their perfect parents with the assistance of the staff of the eponymous Parent Agency.

"For Barry, this seems like a dream come true, although he soon learns that choosing a new mum and dad isn't as simple as it sounds..."

You can visit Storyhouse here.