THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF MUSICAL
Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham (2022) - Noel Coward Theatre, West End (2023)
Music and lyrics by Pippa Cleary
Book and lyrics by Jake Brunger
Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh
Orchestrations by Tom Curran
'Hilarious, deeply touching and an utterly joyous feast of fun….All the ingredients for a theatre treat' What’s On Stage
'Serves up a hearty sugar and spice recipe.' The Times
‘Whether you’re a Bake Off obsessive, a musical superfan, or just a completely normal person…this show will go down a treat!’ Time Out
‘I am thrilled to bits that The Great British Bake Off Musical is going to the West End. It is an uplifting, funny, heartfelt story, which will have you singing and dancing out of the theatre with a huge smile. A theatrical sweet treat. Just what we need right now.' Prue Leith
The Great British Bake Off Musical is a delightful stage adaptation inspired by the beloved television series. This charming musical brings the excitement of the Bake Off to life with original Bake Off music that captures the spirit and warmth of the competition. Audiences are treated to Pippa’s catchy songs and clever lyrics that celebrate the joys and challenges of baking, as contestants whip up their creations while navigating quirky challenges and heartfelt moments. It's a joyful homage to the Bake Off phenomenon, combining humour, emotion, and of course, the love of baking in a theatrical experience that fans of the show will adore. If you love Bake Off, you’ll love The Great British Bake Off Musical!
The Great British Bake Off Musical has recently been licenced by Music Theatre International for Amateur use. It is available through them to anyone who wants to enjoy the Bake Off music and put this incredible show on in their own setting!
The Great British Bake Off Musical features a vibrant and eclectic mix of musical styles, reflecting the diverse personalities and backgrounds of the contestants. The Bake Off music ranges from upbeat, catchy tunes that capture the excitement of the competition to heartfelt ballads that convey the emotional stakes of the baking challenges. Incorporating elements of pop, folk, and musical theatre, the songs and Bake Off music are designed to be both relatable and entertaining, often using clever wordplay and puns related to baking.
Pippa had such a wonderful time writing and creating the Bake off music for The Great British Bake-Off Musical. The music team that worked on The Great British Bake-Off Musical were some of the best, including Mark Collins, Tom Curran and of course the writer for the original TV Programme Bake Off music, Tom Howe. They all worked incredibly hard to get the Bake-Off music exactly right for this fabulous musical. There is an amazing cast recording of The Great British Bake Off Musical which can be found near the top of this page if you want to listen. Pippa is very happy with how this turned out and how it wonderfully shows off the Bake Off music.