Be transported to a 1935 provincial French village in the cult classic musical, The Baker's Wife, by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Wicked) and Joseph Stein (Fiddler On The Roof). Book The Baker's Wife tickets on London Theatre.
The Baker's Wife in London stars WhatsOnStage award-winning actress Lucie Jones (Wicked, Waitress) as Genevieve and Olivier award-winning actor Clive Rowe (Sister Act, Guys and Dolls) as Aimable. Also included in the talented cast are Josefina Gabrielle (Oklahoma!) as Denise, Mark Extance (Don Juan in Soho) as The Teacher, Jack Gardner (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as Philippe, Michael Matus (King Lear) as the Marquis, and Robyn Rose (Tammy Faye) as Niece.
Together, the stellar cast tells the tale of a rural French village in disarray after not having a baker for seven weeks. When a new baker and his young wife come to town, the problem seems to finally be solved until the baker's wife is lured away by a handsome young man, causing the baker to stop working. The villagers must work together to bring the baker and his wife back together.
The Baker's Wife is a musical based on Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono's 1938 film, La Femme du Boulanger. The show opened in the West End in 1989 for a 56-show run, earning an Olivier Award nomination for Musical of the Year. The musical has since been staged a variety of times, but this is the first major UK revival since its West End premiere.
This musical has an extraordinary creative team, including director Gordon Greenberg (Guys and Dolls, Barnum), Olivier-winning choreographer Matt Cole (Newsies), Olivier-nominated designer Paul Farnsworth (Passion), and Olivier-nominated lighting designer Paul Anderson (The Master and Margarita).
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
6th July, 2024
14th September, 2024
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
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.
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The Baker’s Wife returns to the London stage, starring Lucie Jones (Wicked, Waitress) and Clive Rowe (Sister Act, Guys and Dolls). This musical, based on the 1938 French film of the same name, has gained a cult following of dedicated fans.
The running time of The Baker's Wife is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
The Baker's Wife is playing at Menier Chocolate Factory. The theatre is located at 53 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1RU.
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Stephen Schwartz is the composer and lyricist, and Joseph Stein is the playwright.
Gordon Greenberg (Guys and Dolls, Barnum) stages the show.
The musical has many songs, including Meadowlark, Gifts of Love, and Chanson.
This is a great family-friendly musical, with no age guidelines. However, it is important to note that some themes relate to adult relationships and infidelity which may not be understood by young children.
The Baker’s Wife is a fantastic musical based on the 1938 French film of the same name. The musical has gained a cult following over the years and earned an Olivier Award nomination when it first premiered. Now back with its first major UK revival, this show boasts an exceptional award-winning cast, including Lucie Jones (Wicked, Waitress) and Clive Rowe (Sister Act).
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