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The Baker’s Wife

July - September 2024

About The Show

The arrival of a new Baker and his younger wife turns a provincial French village upside down in this cult classic musical from the legendary Stephen Schwartz (composer of Godspell, Wicked, Pippin) and Joseph Stein (writer of Fiddler On The Roof).

WhatsOnStage award winner Lucie Jones (Wicked, Waitress) and Olivier award winner Clive Rowe (Sister Act) star as Genevieve, the Baker’s Wife and Aimable, the Baker, with Mark Extance, Josefina Gabrielle, Jack Gardner, Michael Matus, Norman Pace, David Seadon-Young, Matthew Seadon-Young, Joaquin Pedro Valdes, and Finty Williams. Joining them are Bobbie Chambers, Hana Ichijo, Bart Lambert, David Pendlebury, Robyn Rose and Annabelle Williams.

Based on the film La Femme du Boulanger by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono, THE BAKER’S WIFE is filled with some of Schwartz’s most ravishingly beautiful music, and will immerse the audience into world of Gallic charm in this first major UK revival since its West End premiere.

Directed by Gordon Greenberg (who previously directed Barnum at the Chocolate Factory), with choreography by Matt Cole (Olivier award winner for Newsies), designs by Paul Farnsworth, musical supervision by Stuart Morley, lighting design by Paul Anderson, and sound design by Yvonne Gilbert, this brand new production plays for a strictly limited 10-week season from 6 July.

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The Baker’s Wife

“Gorgeous… Glows with a Provençal sheen”

THE TIMES

“Magnificent… a ravishing eye-full”

WHATSONSTAGE

“Rustic French fantasia” 

TIME OUT

“J’adored everything about it!”

SUNDAY EXPRESS

“Beautifully performed… a welcome treat”

DAILY MAIL

“Triumphant… A masterclass of musical theatre”

THE STAGE

“Delivered with style and grace.”

DAILY MIRROR

“The show is so bathed in Provencal warmth, you could take your holidays in it.”

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Meet The Cast

Bobbie Chambers
Niece
Bobbie Chambers
Mark Extance
Teacher
Mark Extance
Josefina Gabrielle
Denise
Josefina Gabrielle
Jack Gardner
Phillipe
Jack Gardner
Sutara Gayle
Therese
Sutara Gayle
Hana Ichijo
Niece
Hana Ichijo
Lucie Jones
Genevieve the Baker’s Wife
Lucie Jones
Bart Lambert
Ensemble
Bart Lambert
Michael Matus
Marquis
Michael Matus
Norman Pace
Claude
Norman Pace
David Pendlebury
Ensemble
David Pendlebury
Robyn Rose
Niece
Robyn Rose
Clive Rowe
Aimable the Baker
Clive Rowe
David Seadon-Young
Antoine
David Seadon-Young
Matthew Seadon-Young
Priest
Matthew Seadon-Young
Liam Tamne
Barnaby
Liam Tamne
Joaquin Pedro Valdes
Dominique
Joaquin Pedro Valdes
Annabelle Williams
Ensemble
Annabelle Williams
Finty Williams
Hortense
Finty Williams

Creative Team

Director
Gordon Greenberg
Set & Costume Designer
Paul Farnsworth
Wigs, Hair & Makeup Designer
Sam Cox
Lighting Designer
Paul Anderson
Sound Designer
Yvonne Gilbert
Choreographer
Matt Cole
Music Supervisor
Stuart Morley
Musical Director
Dustin Conrad
Associate Director
Lily Dyble
Associate Choreographer
Jane McMurtie
Associate Lighting Designer
Clare O'Donoghue

Show Info

Ticket Pricing Info

ALL PREVIEWS £30

 

The sooner you book, the better the price!

 

Standard £55 | Premier £59.50

Bench Seating £59.50 | Cabaret Tables £64.50

Concessions £45 | Groups 10+ £35

Booking Info

6 Jul – 14 Sep 2024

Tue – Sat 7:30PM | Sat & Sun 3PM

 

Extra preview Mon 15 Jul 7:30PM

Groups Info

Group Rate 10+ Standard tickets only, £35 (excluding previews & Saturday matinee performances)

A group booking can be made for a group of 10 or more people. The group rate applies to standard seats only for specific performances.

Access Info

The theatre has step-free access to the foyer and bar area, as well as an accessible toilet. The theatre also has wheelchair spaces available in the auditorium.

Running Time

2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)

Ticket Insurance

All tickets purchased are non-refundable as standard. You can protect your tickets by opting into the KXtickets Refund Protection programme and you’ll get a full refund in the event of:

 

• Inability to attend due to accident, bodily injury or illness
• Death of a member of the Customers party or an immediate family member.
• Transit Delay including breakdown or failure of transport whilst travelling to the event.
• Strikes, Riots, Civil Commotion, Martial Law
• Adverse weather including snow, fog, frost or storm preventing attendance at the venue.

Additional Info

The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any performer at any performance.

 

£29.50 Rush tickets are available through the Todaytix app from 10am daily. Read more here.