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  • Venue Menier Chocolate Factory, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 14 September 2024
  • Running time 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)

The Baker’s Wife makes a welcome return to London this Summer at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

Based on the classic French movie, 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 (Godspell, Wicked, Pippin) and Joseph Stein (writer of Fiddler On The Roof).

Directed by Gordon Greenburg (who previously directed Barnum at the Chocolate Factory), with choreography by Matt Cole (Olivier award winner for Newsies) and designs by Paul Farnworth, this brand new production plays for a limited 10-week season from 6 July.

The cast is led by West End stars Lucie Jones (Les Miserables, Wicked, Waitress) as Geneviève, the Baker’s Wife, and Clive Rowe (Sister Act The Musical) as Aimable, the Baker.

The Baker’s Wife is playing 14 September 2024 at the Menier Chocolate Factory, London.

A baker in France who, after finding out that his wife has become besotted with a handsome chauffeur, refuses to supply the town with any more bread until she comes to her senses and returns to him.

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Who is in the cast of The Baker's Wife?

Starring Lucie Jones (Genevieve) and Clive Rowe (The Baker), with Sutara Gayle (Therese), Bart Lambert (Ensemble), Norman Pace (Claude), Liam Tamne (Barnaby), David Pendlebury (Ensemble), Annabelle Williams (Ensemble), Finty Williams (Hortense), Bobbie Chambers (Niece), Mark Extance (The Teacher), Josefina Gabrielle (Denise), Jack Gardner (Philippe), Hana Ichijo(Niece), Michael Matus (The Marquis), Robyn Rose (Niece), David Seadon-Young (Antoine), Matthew Seadon-Young (Priest), and Joaquin Pedro Valdes (Dominique).

The cast also includes Bart Lambert, David Pendlebury, and Annabelle Williams.

Who are the creative team of The Baker's Wife?

Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Joseph Stein.

Based on the novel Jean-le-bleu and the play La Femme du Boulanger by Jean Giono, and the film by Marcel Pagnol.

Director: Gordon Greenberg; Designer: Paul Farnsworth; Lighting Designer: Paul Anderson; Choreography: Matt Cole; Musical Supervisor and Orchestrator: Stuart Morley; Musical Director: Dustin Conrad

Venue Information

Menier Chocolate Factory , 53 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1RU

Nearest Tube or Train: London Bridge (Northern line, Jubilee line)

Nearest Buses: 17, 21, 35, 40, 43, 47, 48, 133, 141, 149, 343, 381, 521

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Critics' reviews of The Baker's Wife

★★★★ "It looks gorgeous... The large cast is crammed with talent" - The Times

★★★★ "Comes to vivid life in a beautifully judged revival" - TimeOut

★★★★ "Charmingly staged production that breathes life into the characters and passion into the music" - The Stage

★★★★ "With its luxury casting and lush visuals, this satisfying, delicate confection is already a heady delight" - What's On Stage

Also see: The Baker's Wife Reviews Round-up

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The Baker's Wife is playing at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London
The running time of The Baker's Wife is 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)
Yes, The Baker's Wife has matinee performances on the following days: Saturday, Sunday
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