By Imogen Hope

Published: Friday, 21 October 2022 at 12:00 am


Lights, camera, bake! The musical we never knew we needed is coming to the West End – and The Great British Bake Off: The Musical tickets go on sale today.

That’s right, the high stakes of the tent, soggy bottoms and all, have been dramatised and the production is set to hit the stage in February 2023.

Since it first appeared on our screens in August 2010, The Great British Bake Off has become a firm favourite in the hearts of many, with the 2016 finale episode watched by 16 million people.

Though Bake Off has suffered from its own special flavour of controversy, from a move to Channel 4 from the BBC, changing of presenters, melted ice creams, and even claims of sabotage, it remains a firm favourite.

Having inspired spin-offs like Junior Bake Off and Bake Off: The Professionals, this is the latest incarnation of the white tent and it’s set to be a good one. Having made its world debut this summer in Cheltenham, The Great British Bake Off: The Musical is coming to London.

Penned by Jake Brunger and with music and lyrics by Pippy Cleary, the musical follows 10 bakers as they enter the tent and attempt to impress the silver-haired judge and strive to be Star Baker.