

'Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist' reveals full cast
French-revolutionary history gets a unique spin in Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist, which will run at the Garrick Theatre for a strictly limited period.
Casting for the limited West End run of Cake at the Lyric Theatre has been announced, with Kandaka Moore (Sylvia) playing Nicole and Roger Dipper (A Christmas Carol) portraying Cardinal.
Completing the cast are Ope Sowande (Moulin Rouge), Elizabeth Fullalove (Starlight Express), Travis Kerry (Hamilton), and Jane Albertsen (Hamilton).
Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins) as Marie Antoinette and Renée Lamb (SIX) as Jeanne will reprise their roles from the UK tour earlier this year, as previously announced.
Cake retells the story of Marie Antoinette's reign, which was overshadowed by gossip and scandal. The new musical boasts an award-winning creative team, including Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie (In the Heights, Jesus Christ Superstar), Morgan Lloyd Malcolm (Emilia), Tasha Taylor Johnson (The Cat In The Hat), and singer-songwriter Jack McManus.
Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist will run at the Garrick Theatre from 20 September to 24 September 2023.
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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?
Book tickets for Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist on London Theatre.
What's the age recommendation 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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