The Drifters Girl is a jukebox musical with a book by Ed Curtis based on an idea by Tina Treadwell.
It is based on the story of the American vocal group The Drifters and their manager from 1967 until 2001, Faye Treadwell.
Beverley Knight stars as Faye Treadwell with Adam J. Bernard, Tarinn Callender, Matt Henry and Tosh Wanogho-Maud as The Drifters who also co-created the musical.
[6] Knight played her final two shows as Faye Treadwell on 2 July 2022 and was succeeded by Broadway actress Felicia Boswell in her West End debut.
[7] A UK and Ireland tour was announced to begin at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton in September 2023, with dates until May 2024.