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Jam tarts, tinned food, burnt toast, and lemon meringue pie, Nigel Slater’s Toast is a gastronomic trip down memory lane. Set in suburban England in the 1960s, the play is about celebrated chef Nigel Slater’s journey through childhood. His association of food with his relationships and how he learns to deal with love, loss, and jealousy form the essence of the show. The play comes to Off-West End after a successful UK run and follows an award-winning book and acclaimed TV film ‘Toast’. Catch Nigel Slater’s Toast this summer at The Other Palace and reminisce about your own food memories!
About the Show
Nigel Slater’s Toast is adapted for the stage by Henry Filloux-Bennett, who has previously directed Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest and Well by Lisa Kron at West End. Jonnie Riordan directs the play which features Giles Cooper in the title role of Nigel Slater. He is joined by a stellar cast of Lizzie Muncey (Mum), Stephen Ventura (Dad), Marie Lawrence (Joan), and Jake Ferretti (Josh). The set design by Libby Watson is striking and includes visually appealing kitchen sets carrying delicious aromas! James Thompson is the food designer and responsible for the delicious treats you get during the play.
The Story
Nigel Slater is one of UK’s most famous chefs and has written multiple books and featured in TV shows. The play is based on his autobiography ‘Toast: The Story of a Boy’s Hunger’ that recounts his journey to fame. The story begins during his childhood when his mother is asked to stop cooking because of her asthma, and they have to resort to eating tinned food and toast. Soon, she passes away, and his father remarries and this time around Nigel decides to pick up the apron and cook for his father’s attention!
Nigel competes with his step-mother to prepare his father’s lemon meringue pie and takes months to perfect the recipe. But his father doesn’t fully appreciate Nigel’s intentions and insists on typical expectations of masculinity on his son. It doesn’t help that Nigel is one of the rare boys who take up cooking in his O-levels in high school! Watch this heart-warming story of a boy who navigated his life with his love for food.
Show Details
Show Timings
Mon-Sat - 7:30 PM
Thu & Sat - 3:00 PM
Duration
2 hours 10 minutes, including one interval.
Leading Roles
Giles Cooper as Nigel Slater
Jake Ferretti as Josh
Lizzie Muncey as Mrs. Slater
Directed and Choreographed by
Jonnie Riordan
Written by
Henry Filloux-Bennett
Food Director
James Thompson
Designer
Libby Watson
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Disclaimer
This play includes tastings where audience members will be invited to try dishes from Nigel’s childhood. Please note that food items may contain the following: nuts, peanuts, soya, gluten (wheat), dairy, and eggs.
Audience
Suitable for ages 10 and up.
Available Facilities
Wheelchair accessible
In-house bar
Coat Check
Seating
The Other Palace has a seating capacity of 312.
Outside Food
Strictly prohibited. If you'd like to grab a meal before or after the show, check out our guide to the 30 Best Restaurants in West End.
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Performance
Nigel Slater’s Toast first premiered at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Since then it has gone on a UK tour and will premiere at Off-West End for a limited period from 4th April 2019 to 3rd August 2019.
Critic Reviews
“Food’s nostalgic power is captured with mouth-watering success in this poignant staging of the popular memoir."
– The Guardian
“A piquant tale of growing up, family tragedy and discovering yourself through baking in Sixties and Seventies Britain".
– The Independent
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Q: What time should I arrive at The Other Palace Theatre?
A: Doors open 45 minutes before show time. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before curtain.
Q: Can I take photographs or videos of the show?
A: The use of cameras (still and video) and sound recorders is not allowed inside the theatre.
Q: What do I wear to the show?
A: There is no specific dress code. Formal attire is not required; semi formal or smart casual is recommended.
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About The Other Palace Theatre
Nigel Slater’s Toast will be premiering at The Other Palace, located at 12 Palace Street in Westminster. The Other Palace belongs to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s LW Theatres and has been refurbished in February 2017. The theatre has 312 seats that are spread across 13 rows from A- N with A being closest to the stage. Previous productions at The Other Palace include ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’, ‘Murder for Two’, ‘Eugenius’, and ‘Twist and Turn’.
Location: 12 Palace St, Westminster, London SW1E 5JA, UK
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