13 Going on 30: Musical cast

13 Going on 30 cast

Cast of 13 Going on 30 The Musical 2025.

Principal adult cast, Manchester Opera House 2025.

The Manchester world premiere uses a tight but star heavy company. Every leading role leans on performers with serious musical theatre mileage.

This core team carries most narrative weight. Their shared West End experience keeps the show steady even when the material wobbles slightly.

Adult ensemble, company players and swings.

Beyond the named roles, the musical leans on a flexible ensemble. They flip quickly between teens, editors, party guests and New York background faces.

• Tia Antoine Charles, ensemble, previously in Mean Girls London company, strong contemporary mover.
• George Bray, ensemble, with credits in Crazy For You, brings old school tap flavour.
• Elliot David Parkes, ensemble, from Pretty Woman tour work, smooth pop vocal style.
• Sarah Drake, ensemble, experienced from Mamma Mia The Party, excels in group harmonies.
• Henry Lawes, ensemble, seen in Cluedo 2 tour, reliable character presence.
• Rachel Moran, ensemble, brings lightning fast diction from The Lightning Thief staging.
• Amy Parker, ensemble, with new writing roots in MinerBirds, strong actor musician feel.
• Jack Rowell, ensemble, previously in Hello Again, comfortable with intimate scenes.
• Rebecca Daisy Wellington, ensemble, Book of Mormon alum, sharp comic instincts.
• Kevin Yates, ensemble, seen in Cruel Intentions tour, confident in pop rock material.

This group often frames Jenna and Matt, especially in busy office numbers. They keep traffic moving, fill harmonies and help the staging feel big on a mid sized stage.

Childrens cast, the thirteen year old world.

The show requires a sizeable young company. They build the middle school universe that makes Jenna's wish hit so hard.

The named childrens casting includes rotating performers. They share school scenes, flashbacks and memory tableaux.

Childrens cast list, Manchester 2025:

• Max Bispham
• Cyrus Campbell
• Melody Caruana
• Keira Chansa
• Emmeline DArcy Walsh
• Anna De Oliveira
• Azaelea Zona Harris
• Hughie Higginson
• Bella Hockaday
• Clare Keeley
• Fearne Lily King IAnson
• Amelia Minto
• Florence Moluluo
• Nyomi Okoro
• Marlis Robson
• Star Lily Shentall Lee
• Joel Tennant
• Maddison Thew
• Florrie May Wilkinson
• Clark Young
• Hanya Zhang

Different teams cover different performances. Critics often singled out Amelia Minto and Max Bispham, praising their poise and vocal strength.

Young Jenna and Young Matt, emotional anchors.

While the adult cast sells nostalgia, the kids sell the stakes. Young Jenna and Young Matt appear repeatedly through flashbacks and staged photographs.

Reviews note a striking contrast. The childrens scenes feel bright and hopeful, then the adult world appears colder. That divide only works if the childrens performances land with honesty and power.

Several notices highlighted Amelia Mintos voice in particular. Her sound cuts cleanly through ensemble textures, leaving a clear memory even once adult Jenna takes over.

Workshop casting in 2023, earlier versions of the team.

The 2023 London workshops used overlapping but not identical casting. These presentations helped shape characters and relationships long before Manchester rehearsals.

Keeping Lucie Jones and Grace Mouat from workshop to premiere gave continuity. New casting around them, especially David Hunter, shifted the romantic chemistry in useful ways.

How the casting shapes the story.

This company leans into contrast. Seasoned West End performers play adults weighed down by compromise. Younger faces keep the story pulsing with possibility.

Lucie Jones and David Hunter feel like equals, vocally and dramatically. That balance stops the romance from turning Matt into a pure saviour figure. Instead, you watch two flawed people fumble toward better choices.

Grace Mouat brings real charisma to Lucy. Even when the writing underuses her, she hints at a full life beyond villain bullet points.

Ensemble casting also reflects the musical theatre pipeline. Many have cycled through cult titles like Heathers, Mean Girls or Cruel Intentions. Their shared vocabulary makes the tonal swings feel manageable, even when scenes pivot fast.

Questions and Answers.

Who plays adult Jenna Rink in 13 Going on 30 The Musical?

Lucie Jones plays adult Jenna in the 2025 Manchester world premiere. She carries the show with a mix of goofy physical comedy and powerful vocals.

Who plays Matt Flamhaff on stage in Manchester?

David Hunter takes the role of adult Matt Flamhaff. His performance feels gentle and grounded, with years of leading man experience behind it.

Which performer plays Lucy Wyman in the musical?

Grace Mouat plays Lucy Wyman, Jenna's colleague and rival. She brings sharp wit and serious pop vocal skills to every appearance.

How large is the childrens cast in 13 Going on 30?

The production uses a large childrens company, over twenty young performers. They rotate performances, covering school scenes, flashbacks and key emotional moments.

Did any workshop performers stay with the show for the premiere?

Yes, several did. Most notably, Lucie Jones and Grace Mouat appeared in 2023 workshops and then continued into the full 2025 Manchester production.

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