The tent is up. The components are prepared. And the stage is ready for probably the most charming musicals of the yr.
The Nice British Bake Off Musical opens this Thursday, 11 July at Theatre Severn for a strictly restricted four-show run — and native theatre firm Get Your Wigle On is inviting Shrewsbury audiences to seize a slice whereas they’ll.
Contemporary from success with current productions like Kinky Boots and Charlie and the Chocolate Manufacturing unit, the corporate returns to the principle auditorium with a warm-hearted comedy stuffed with showstoppers, soggy bottoms, and standout songs — all backed by a dwell band, musically directed by Chris Lewis.
The fictional baking competitors options eight unforgettable contestants:
Jemma Recreation because the assured and passionate ‘Gemma’, James Broxton as caring cop and single dad ‘Ben’, Kim Gibbons because the soft-spoken ‘Hassan’, Hannah Lister as fierce scholar ‘Izzy’, Sarah Scully as bubbly ‘Babs’, Jodie Welch because the no-nonsense ‘Francesca’, Ross Wigley as handyman ‘Russell’, and Aaron Youngster as wildcard gamer ‘Dezza’.
Within the roles of the present’s no-nonsense judges – loosely impressed by baking royalty – are Kathryn Poli as Pam Lee and Mike Jenkinson-Deakin as Phil Hollinghurst, who could or will not be handing out a really well-known handshake.
Bringing the humour and coronary heart because the present’s eccentric hosts are Millie Shaw and Will Monek as Kim and Jim, whereas Ben’s witty daughter Lily is performed in alternating performances by Rosie Davies and Ella Jeavons.
The ensemble forged contains Jacob France, Ernie Williams, Freya Hunt, Ella Oliver, Lola Woodhouse, Gracie Hughes, Freya McEvoy, Glenn Jenkinson-Deakin, Charley Lampitt, and Hayley Humphries, bringing extra characters, allure, and choreography to the stage.
“It’s joyful, humorous, and full of persona – all the pieces folks love in regards to the TV present, however with the added power of a dwell efficiency,” says forged member Kim Gibbons. “We’ve obtained an unbelievable forged, a improbable dwell band, and an entire lot of cake. What’s to not love?”
The musical follows a bunch of beginner bakers as they battle their manner by means of the highs and lows of Bake Off-style challenges, all whereas attempting to impress the judges and maintain their cool below stress. With unique songs, larger-than-life characters, and loads of coronary heart, it’s a feel-good celebration of resilience, group – and cake.
Whether or not you’re a fan of the collection or just love an evening on the theatre, it is a excellent summer season deal with.
The Nice British Bake Off Musical runs from Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 July, together with two matinees on Saturday.
Tickets from £17.50 can be found now on the Theatre Severn Box Office.
Don’t miss your probability to see this uplifting, regionally produced musical – 4 performances solely.
