Come Dine With Me: The Musical
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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Televising the good, the bad and the downright ugly when it comes to culinary competitiveness and unchecked hospitality, Come Dine with Me has the perfect ingredients for an irreverent musical with big laughs and a big heart.
This new musical, written by Sam Norman and Aaron King, highlights the chaos that follows clashing chef personalities, and looks beyond the meltdowns, the sore losers and stroppy winners to delve deeper behind the scenes.
Based on the much loved daytime TV show, Come Dine With Me: The Musical follows a film crew who enter yet another weekly contest. Having a fictional episode play out before us, the show is unafraid to uncover the truth behind the beloved show. Co created by TV producers Nell Butler (Airline; Celebrities Behaving Badly; You Be the Judge) and Genevieve Welch (Airline; I’m a Celebrity; MasterChef), who both directly worked on Come Dine With Me, this outlandish musical is a true insight into the heart – and hungry stomachs – of the show.
Despite the raucous drama that comes with every three-course meal, Come Dine With Me: The Musical is about the magic of human connection. Through fly-on-the-wall glimpses into the every-day lives of strangers and people coming together (with the odd tantrum), it is a show that taps into the nosey instincts of audiences, whether they’re coach potatoes or theatregoers.
Writer Sam Norman comments, “Prepare your tastebuds! We couldn’t be more excited to serve up a feast of laughter, song, and culinary chaos. Join us for a deliciously entertaining musical that’ll leave you craving seconds!”
Cast just announced!
Mary played by Daniele Coombe (The Witches)
Barbara played by Kim Ismay (Wicked)
Duncan played by Paul Hazel (Avenue Q)
Teddy played by Harry Chandler (Les Misérables)
Janey played by Sophie Hutchinson (Heathers)
Ernest played by Leo Udvarlaky (Bhangra Nation)
Roy played by Tom Bowen (Get Up, Stand Up!)
Important information
Running time: 60 minutes with no interval
Age recommendation: 12+
Ticket Prices: £16 – £19
Festival Ticket:
Book with I Wish You Well and SILENCE! for just £36 – saving up to £21!
You can book a ticket to see all three musicals in one day!
As part of the Festival of Musicals at the Playhouse.
Shows include: Come Dine With Me, I Wish You Well, SILENCE!
Add each show to your basket and the discount will be applied. Discount will still apply if you spread the shows over more than one day.
Festival Ticket
See all 3 shows in one day for £36
Day Ticket
See 2 shows in one day for £28
Single Ticket
See 1 show from £16
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