The Phoenix Players in full swing for their next production the Great British Bake Off Musical at Harrogate Theatre
The Harrogate Phoenix Players are cooking on gas, and things are hotting up as they enter the last few weeks of rehearsals for their forthcoming production, The Great British Bake Off Musical, coming to Harrogate Theatre later this year.
The reality TV show, The Great British Bake Off, has grown in popularity since it first appeared on our screens 16 years ago with viewing figures peaking at 16 million.
It is credited with reinvigorating an interest in baking, creating a surge in the sales of ingredients and utensils and launching the careers of several professional bakers and chefs.
Now add music to this winning formula and watch it rise courtesy of the Players.
True to the format of the show, The Great British Bake Off-Musical follows the triumphs and disasters of eight, hopeful contestants coming from very diverse backgrounds and each with their own deeply personal reasons for discovering the joy of baking and entering the competition.
Every baker is out to impress the judges, thinly disguised Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, are played byy Leanne Ashton and Dan Stanford, as they struggle to overcome the technical challenges set by the judges as well as those they face in real life.
Written by Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary, set in the show’s famous tent and served with a generous helping of comedy, charm and show-stopping songs, The Great British Bake Off-Musical is a heartwarming celebration of baking, self-discovery and the joy of community told through tales of friendship, jealousy, love and emotional personal journeys.
Whether you are a fan of the original show or simply a lover of good musicals, the production has all the ingredients of a great night out for all the family.
Emotions run high, cakes collapse and ice cream melts but perhaps dreams can still come true.
The icing on the cake is that the Harrogate Phoenix Players are proud to be supporting Martin House Hospice.
Tickets are selling like hot cakes so get yours now at The Great British Bake Off Musical.
It is on at the Harrogate Theatre from Wednesday, March 18 to Saturday, March 21, daily at 7.30pm plus a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.
Tickets available from the box office on 01423 502116 and at www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk.