Cover Monica Geller’s kitchen from the show ‘Friends’ (Photo: courtesy of GMG Productions)
Monica Geller’s kitchen from the show ‘Friends’ (Photo: courtesy of GMG Productions)
1 / 1
Fans can step into Monica’s kitchen, Central Perk and more when the ‘Friends’ experience opens in The Space at Solaire from October 8 to November 30
For the first time in Asia, The Friends™ Experience: The One in Manila is setting up shop—and it’s happening right here in Manila. From October 8 to November 30, The Space at Solaire will transform into a sitcom time capsule, inviting fans to walk straight into the world of Monica, Chandler, Rachel, Ross, Joey and Phoebe.
Launched by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Original X Productions (OGX) and Warner Bros. Television Group, the travelling attraction has already toured more than 30 cities from New York to London to Las Vegas. Now, it’s Manila’s turn to sit back in Chandler and Joey’s recliners, help Ross with the infamous sofa “pivot” or pose by Rachel and Monica’s purple door.
More from Tatler: Inside look: Proscenium Theater and the cast of ‘The Bodyguard The Musical’
Above Official poster of ‘The Friends™ Experience: The One in Manila’ (Photo: courtesy of GMG Productions)
Official poster of ‘The Friends™ Experience: The One in Manila’ (Photo: courtesy of GMG Productions)
1 / 1
Of course, no Friends adventure would be complete without a stop at Central Perk. Expect the iconic orange sofa, the coffee house recreated in full and a retail store stocked with exclusive merchandise for those who want to take a piece of the show home.
Stacy Moscatelli, CEO of Original X Productions, said, “We’re excited to introduce The Friends™ Experience to Asia with its Manila debut, and we can’t wait to welcome fans to the famous orange sofa.” Carlos Candal, CEO of GMG Productions, added, “Friends has created generations of laughter and connection, and we’re thrilled to offer an experience that allows fans to experience the show in a whole new way.”
Related: 5 TV shows that made our childhood: ‘Sine’skwela’, ‘Batibot’ and more
Above The iconic purple door from ‘Friends’ (Photo: courtesy of GMG Productions)
The iconic purple door from ‘Friends’ (Photo: courtesy of GMG Productions)
1 / 1
Above Get the chance to take a photo on the famous orange sofa from the show (Photo: courtesy of GMG Productions)
Get the chance to take a photo on the famous orange sofa from the show (Photo: courtesy of GMG Productions)
1 / 1
Tickets go on sale on September 9 exclusively via TicketWorld. UnionBank cardholders get first dibs with an exclusive discount from September 9 to October 7.
Whether you’re reliving favourite episodes or introducing the series to a new generation, The Friends™ Experience: The One in Manila promises a nostalgia trip like no other, complete with a fountain worth dancing in front of.
For details, visit asia.friendstheexperience.com or follow @friendstheexperienceasia. Friends is streaming on HBO Max.
NOW READ
The benefits of comfort TV: why rewatching the same shows makes you feel better
Courteney Cox then and now: from ‘Friends’ favourite to Hollywood scream queen
Angela Nicole Regis Guiral is the assistant digital editor of Tatler Philippines. She studied journalism and has since written features that look closely at how culture, lifestyle and social impact converge, while occasionally wandering into the worlds of style and travel.
