Ted Lasso alum Charlie Hiscock will be making his stage debut at Hope Mill’s staging of Glorious alongside Wendi Peters

Written by Peter Quilter and directed by Kirk Jameson the play is the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world’, who was known for her flamboyant costumes, enigmatic performances and decidedly off-key voice.

Charlie Hiscock is best known for playing the role of Will Kitman in the Golden Globe-winning series Ted Lasso. Other previous credits include the Academy Award nominated film Poor Things where he can be seen opposite Willem Defoe, The Borrowers (BBC) with Stephen Fry, Victoria Wood and Christopher Ecclestone and Secret Life of Boys (CBBC).

Charlie has just finished filming the new series of Black Mirror (Netflix) coming out in 2025 and can also be seen on BBC/Netflix’s new drama Red Rose.

On joining the cast Charlie said: “I’m truly honoured to be making my stage debut in this incredible play, and I couldn’t have imagined a better place to begin this journey than back home, up North at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester”.

Nominated for Best New Comedy at the 2006 Olivier Awards, Glorioid follows Florence’s journey as she prepares for her concerts, builds an unlikely friendship with her accompanist Cosme McMoon, and pursues her passion despite all odds.

At first bewildered by her lack of talent, Cosme is gradually won over by her indomitable spirit. As her recitals gained a devoted following in 1940s New York (including admirers like Enrico Caruso and Cole Porter), they became must-see events, culminating in a sold-out show at Carnegie Hall, where Florence performed Mozart in angel wings and a halo.

Florence’s story was made into an Oscar nominated, BAFTA award-winning film in 2016 starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant. This production celebrates a woman who defied critics and sceptical audiences, to make her dreams come true.