The musical had its world premiere at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham on 23 July running until 6 August 2022. The production was directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, designed by Alice Power, produced by Mark Goucher, executive produced by Richard McKerrow in association with Love Productions.[1][2][3] On 1 April 2022, casting was announced including John Owen-Jones and Rosemary Ashe.[4]
West End (2023)
On the 18th of October 2022, it was announced that the production will transfer to London's West End the following year, running from the 25 February for a 12 week limited run at the Noël Coward Theatre, featuring some members of the original Cheltenham cast reprising their roles.[5] Full casting was announced on 1 December 2022.[6] The Original London Cast Recording was released on 28 April 2023.
Musical numbers
Act I
"Prologue" – Company
"The Bake Off Tent" – Jim, Kim & The Bakers
"Obviously" – Izzy & The Bakers
"Somewhere In The Dough" – Gemma
"Slap It Like That" – Phil & Company
"Bring on the Scone" – Jim, Kim, Pam & Phil
"Grow" – Francesca
"The Handshake Song" – The Bakers
"My Dad" – Lily & Ben
"All the Way" – Company
Act II
"Keep On Keeping On" – Pam and Company
"The Perfect Petit Fours" – Gemma & Ben
"Don't Send Me Home" – Company
"I'd Never Be Me Without You" – Phil & Pam
"The Semi-Final" – Semi-finalists, Jim, Kim, Pam & Phil
