'Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist' announces West End run
This brand-new musical is set to make a stop at the Lyric Theatre in the West End for one week only in September after touring the UK earlier this year.
Following a successful UK tour earlier this year, Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist will be heading to the Lyric Theatre for a strictly limited period between 20 September and 24 September.
Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins) and Renée Lamb (Six) will reprise their roles, with further casting to be announced.
Combining a multi-genre score with French revolutionary history, Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist is described as a musical, come gig, come ballet. It will focus on one of history's most exciting figures, Marie Antoinette, exploring the gossip and scandal that led to the French Revolution.
“Earlier this year, we staged an incredible regional tour of Cake that taught us a huge amount about the show, the story we’re trying to tell, how we tell it, and indeed who it might be for." Producer Paul Taylor-Mills said in a statement, "The creative team and I were completely energised by this process, and we’ve spent the last couple of months finessing Cake and want to take it back to our followers to show them what we’ve been up to and decide how we best take it forward.”
Drew McOnie added: “The opportunity to develop a new musical in this open and audience-led way feels thrilling. After an amazing short taster tour, we are so excited for London’s audiences to be part of the next steps in the creative journey of this truly unruly piece of theatre. We hope to see you there.”
Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist features an award-winning creative team, including Olivier winner’s Drew McOnie (In the Heights, Jesus Christ Superstar), Morgan Lloyd Malcolm (Emilia) with Tasha Taylor Johnson (The Cat In The Hat) and singer-song writer, Jack McManus.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist about?
Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist, an exciting new musical based on the true story of con artist Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy, who implicated Queen Marie Antoinette in a crime and helped spark a revolution, comes to The Other Palace. The show stars Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins, Strictly Ballroom) and Renée Lamb (Be More Chill, SIX).
Where is Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist playing?
Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist is playing at The Other Palace - Main Theatre. The theatre is located at 12 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5JA.
How long is Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist?
The running time of Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist is 1hr 30min.
How do you book tickets for Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist?
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What's the age requirement for Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist?
The recommended age for Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist is Ages 12+..
Who wrote Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist?
Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and Tasha Taylor Johnson wrote the musical book, and Jack McManus and Tasha Taylor-Johnson wrote the music and lyrics.
Who directed Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist?
This musical is staged by Bronagh Lagan.
What songs are in Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist?
There are numerous pop-infused songs in the musical score, including Tax, Let Them Eat Cake, and Z Listed.
Is Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist appropriate for kids?
This musical, based on a scandal in 18th-century France, is best for children ages 12 and above.
Is Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist good?
Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist is a wonderful new musical that was a hit with critics and audiences during its try-out run in 2023. As The Theatre Times said of the try-out performances, “Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist may be in its early stages, but it has all the ingredients of a delightful musical that will most likely build its own cult following in time to come.”
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