Comedy Central’s FriendsFest comes to London
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Kicking off yesterday and open for four days, The Boiler House on Brick Lane has been transformed into the ultimate Friends experience, giving fans the chance to immerse themselves into the world made famous by Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe.
FriendsFest celebrates the channel remaining the exclusive TV home of Friends in the UK for a further four years
Comedy Central’s FriendsFest features a full scale set of Monica’s apartment where most of the iconic scenes where set.
An exhibition of original props and memorabilia is featured at Comedy Central’s FriendsFest. and fans can enjoy a coffee at the Central Perk inspired café, have their pictures taken on the famous orange sofa or by a replica of the iconic fountain. They can visit a pop-up “Rachel” blow dry salon, hang out in a New York themed courtyard, enjoy a game of foosball with friends or simply put their feet up and relax on a lazy boy watching episodes of the show. James Michael Tyler, famous for his role as Gunther, visited the event ahead of its official launch to meet with fans at a special preview.
Tyler commented, “It’s amazing to think that Friends is still as popular today, as it was 21 years ago when we first started. Comedy Central’s FriendsFest brings together some of the most iconic sets and props from the show and I’m certain fans will love. I feel extremely nostalgic being back in Monica’s apartment and Central Perk.”
Jill Offman, MD Comedy Central UK & SVP Comedy VIMN said, “Friends is hugely popular, with almost 5.9 million people tuning in to watch it on Comedy Central each month. As we celebrate news that Comedy Central will remain the exclusive TV home of Friends, it’s great to give something special to fans and what better way than with FriendsFest.”
The agency Premier collaborated with Comedy Central on the event
