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About The Baker's Wife
Don't miss the first major UK revival of The Baker's Wife since its West End premiere in 1989. Book The Baker's Wife tickets on TodayTix.
See Olivier award-winning actor Clive Rowe (Sister Act, Guys and Dolls) and WhatsOnStage award-winning actress Lucie Jones (Wicked, Waitress) take the stage in this musical revival alongside an exceptional cast including Mark Extance (Don Juan in Soho), Josefina Gabrielle (Oklahoma!), Jack Gardner (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), Robyn Rose (Tammy Faye), Michael Matus (King Lear), Norman Pace (Hairspray), David Seadon-Young (An American in Paris), Matthew Seadon-Young (Beautiful - The Carole King Musical), Joaquin Pedro Valdes (Heathers), and Finty Williams (Macbeth).
Together, the ensemble tells the story of a provincial French village in 1935 without a baker. Finally, peace is restored when a new baker and his wife come to town. However, it's not all smooth sailing when a young man lures the baker's wife away, upsetting the baker so much that he stops working. The townspeople take it upon themselves to try to reunite the baker and his wife.
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
Categories
Start date
6th July, 2024
End date
14th September, 2024
Stars on stage
Lucie Jones
Clive Rowe
The Baker's Wife cast and creative team
Director: Gordon Greenberg
Musical Director: Dustin Conrad
Music Supervisor: Stuart Morley
Set & Costume Designer: Paul Farnsworth
Lighting Design: Paul Anderson
Sound Design: Yvonne Gilbert
Choreography: Matt Cole
Cast list: Bobbie Chambers, Mark Extance, Josefina Gabrielle, Jack Gardner, Sutara Gayle, Hana Ichijo, Lucie Jones, Bart Lambert, Michael Matus, Norman Pace, David Pendlebury, Robyn Rose, Clive Rowe, David Seadon-Young, Matthew Seadon-Young, Liam Tamne, Joaquin Pedro Valdez, Annabelle Williams & Finty Williams
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: London Bridge
Bus numbers: (Southwark St) RV1, 343, 381; (Southwark Bridge Rd) 344; (Borough High St) 21, 35, 40, 133
Night bus numbers: (Southwark St) 381, N343; (Southwark Bridge Rd) 344; (Borough High St) N21, N35, N133
Car park: Union Car Park on Southwark Street (1min)
Directions from tube: (10 mins) Head towards Borough High Street; cross the street and take Union Street. Turn right at O’Meara Street and the theatre will be at the end.
More information about The Baker's Wife
The Baker’s Wife in London is based on the 1938 French film of the same name by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono. Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Wicked, Pippin) and writer Joseph Stein (Fiddler On The Roof) collaborated to adapt the film for the musical stage. The show, which ran for 56 performances when it opened in the West End in 1989, earned an Olivier Award nomination for Musical of the Year.
The musical revival boasts an award-winning creative team, including director Gordon Greenberg, who directed the six Olivier Award-nominated Guys and Dolls revival; designer Paul Farnsworth who was nominated for an Olivier Award for his work on Passion; choreographer Matt Cole, who earned an Olivier Award for his work on Newsies, and lighting designer Paul Anderson who was nominated for an Olivier Award for his work on The Master and Margarita.
What to watch for
- The Baker’s Wife is a musical with a hit score. One of the songs, Meadowlark, has been recorded numerous times by solo artists, including Patti Lupone, Betty Buckley, and Erika Henningsen.
- Brothers David Seadon-Young and Matthew Seadon-Young are both performing in this musical.
- The musical was originally planned to be written by librettist Abe Burrows and composer and lyricist Frank Loesser. However, Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein ended up writing it instead.
- The Baker’s Wife original cast recording earned a Grammy nomination.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Baker's Wife about?
The audience-favourite musical, The Baker’s Wife, starring Clive Rowe (Sister Act, Guys and Dolls) and Lucie Jones (Wicked, Waitress), returns to the London stage for the first major UK revival since its 1989 West End premiere.
What is the running time of The Baker's Wife?
The Baker's Wife runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
How do you get tickets for The Baker's Wife?
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Which theatre is The Baker's Wife at?
The Baker's Wife is at London's Menier Chocolate Factory, which is located at 53 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1RU.
Who wrote The Baker’s Wife?
Joseph Stein is the playwright, and Stephen Schwartz is the composer and lyricist.
Who directed The Baker’s Wife?
Gordon Greenberg (Guys and Dolls, Barnum) directs the show.
What songs are in The Baker’s Wife?
The musical includes hits like Meadowlark, Gifts of Love, and Merci, Madame.
Is The Baker’s Wife appropriate for kids?
This show has a delightful score that will be fun for the whole family. While there are no age guidelines, it is important to note that the musical does explore topics related to infidelity and adult relationships.
Is The Baker’s Wife good?
The Baker’s Wife has gained a cult following due to its toe-tapping score and engaging story based on the 1938 French film of the same name. The musical’s West End premiere in 1989 was a hit with audiences and critics, and it earned an Olivier Award nomination for Musical of the Year. Today, the show boasts an exceptional and award-winning cast and creative team.
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