As the British public wait with bated breath to see who will be crowned the winner of the 17th series of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4 in a few short weeks, Potters Bar Theatre Company (PBTC) are preparing their fourth show of the year: a musical version of the beloved baking competition.
The musical, aptly titled The Great British Bake Off Musical, was written by Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary. First premiering in Cheltenham in 2022, it later transferred to the Noel Coward Theatre in London in 2023 for a 12-week limited run.
But now, the Bake Off tent will be coming to Wyllyotts Theatre with PBTC, featuring an eccentric and diverse set of bakers who all have their own unique stories. The show blends laugh-out-loud comedy with showstopping songs and adds in scenes that will undoubtedly tug at your heartstrings.
And, of course, no version of Bake Off – musical or not – would not be complete without its judges Pam Lee and Phil Hollinghurst as well as presenters Jim and Kim, who together make up a dynamic foursome to round out a spectacular cast of characters.
But, that’s not all. This production has the unique honour of seeing father Richard Jackson and his daughter Rosemary on stage together as father Ben and daughter Lily, bringing a touching performance. Rosemary shares her role with Lyla, whose father David will also be onstage as baker Russell.
Led by director Gary Colledge, with choreography by Debra Constantinou-Bell and musical direction by Hussein Ramadan, PBTC are confident that the audience will label the joyous and laughter-filled production a showstopper rather than a soggy bottom.
The Great British Bake Off Musical runs from Tuesday, November 10 to Saturday, November 14, at the Wyllyotts Theatre.
Director Gary Colledge said: "It has been wonderful to direct this spectacular show and bring the magic of the Bake Off tent to life on stage.
“Everyone, from production to cast and crew, have worked so hard to get it stage-ready for Wyllyotts Theatre and I am so excited for audiences to see it.
“With eight diverse baking characters, as well as the judges and presenters, delivering both heartfelt and funny moments, there is no doubt that people will leave the theatre feeling good!”
Evening performances will begin at 7.30pm, with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.
Tickets are available through the Wyllyotts Theatre box office on 01707 645005 or online at wyllyottstheatre.co.uk.
Potters Bar Theatre Company, originally founded in 1952, is an amateur group operating locally who produce musicals and plays to a high standard.
This production of The Great British Bake Off Musical follows their successful staging of The Vicar of Dibley, Till Death Do Us Part, and We Will Rock You earlier this year.
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