Description
Waitress is the new musical that’s waiting for you in London’s West End. Created by an all-female team and starring Katharine McPhee, it tells the story of a young pastry chef trapped in a life that doesn’t entirely satisfy her. Will she be able to cope with change? Will she be brave enough to choose happiness?
With an unforgettable musical score by Sara Bareilles and direction from the Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus, Waitress is a heart-warming story of how a young woman struggles against all odds to acheive her dream...
- Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Recommended age: 15+
Plot
Jenna is an expert pastry chef and waitress who pours all her passion into each one of her creations. However, it’s not as happy a life as she had dreamed, trapped as she is in her small town and an unsatisfactory marriage. Jenna aspires to so much more.
But it won’t take long before a life-changing opportunity knocks at her door in the form of a pastry contest in a nearby county. Jenna won’t hesitate to answer the call, to live new experiences and meet new people. Will she be able to cope with all these new developments and will she be able to take control of the change?
Waitress Tickets
- Stalls: This is the most accessible level and it offers the best views of the stage. Prices range from £140 to £70 for the most affordable seats. Prices may vary depending on the performance, and can range between £120 and £47.
- Dress Circle: An intermediate level offering fantastic views and comfort, especially in the first few rows. The best seats cost £120, but you can find good seats for up to £47.
- Upper Circle: This is where the highest seats in the house are to be found, at the most economical prices. You can find seats in the front rows from £47, and if you look hard you can find seats for only £18. Some of the seats offer a limited view of the stage.
Cheap Tickets & Offers
How much do the cheapest tickets cost?
You can see the musical for as little as £18. It is an affordable musical for every pocket. You can find this price in the last rows of the upper circle.
When can I buy the cheapest tickets?
Low-price tickets, £18, are only available for specific performances (if not, the cheapest ticket will set you back £35). These can be found more easily in the Monday to Thursday shows, weekend seats cost a little more. Some of these seats have partial or reduced visibility so hurry up if you want to get the cheapest tickets with good visibility.
Are there any last minute deals?
Normally, the lowest prices are for performances in the next few days. We recommend that you check the prices regularly in case you find an unexpected last minute deal.
Waitress London 2024
Show times
There are shows every day from Monday to Saturday at 7:30 pm, plus two matinees every Wednesday and Saturday at 2:30 pm. There are no performances on Sundays. It is recommended that you arrive at the theatre half an hour early.
Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre
How can I get to the Adelphi Theatre?
The address of the Adelphi Theatre is as follows: The Strand, London, WC2R ONS.
- Tube: The theatre is perfectly connected to the city’s underground network. There are several nearby bus stops: Covent Garden (Piccadilly line), Charing Cross (Northern and Bakerloo lines) and Embankment (District and Circle lines).
- Rail: Charing Cross is also very close by: just 0.2 miles away.
- Bus: The theatre is served by the following bus routes: 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 77A and 176.
- Car: The closest car parks are in Chinatown and Trafalgar Square. Remember that as a theatregoer you can obtain a 50% discount in any Q-Park car park. Box office: the Adelphi Theatre Box office is open from 10am to 7:45pm, Monday to Saturday.
Useful Information
- Accessibility: There are no steps between the lobby and the stalls of the theatre. There is a step between the street and the lobby, but a ramp is available if required. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the theatre staff. The cloakroom in the stalls area has room for up to four wheelchairs and scooters. There are 41 steps between the lobby and the Dress Circle, and 79 to the Upper Circle (this area is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility).
- Accessible seats: Stalls X23 and X25 Although not intended for wheelchairs, some seats do have extra legroom: these are seats A7-9, A28-30, BB10, 11, 25-26 and C31 in the stalls.
- Guide dogs are welcome in the theatre. Nevertheless, if you prefer not to bring them into the theatre, the theatre staff can look after them in the Manager's office. Adapted bathrooms: at the entrance to the stalls.
FAQ
How long is the Waitress the Musical?
The Waitress the Musical is 2 hours 30 minutes long.
Who is in the Waitress the Musical cast?
Sara Bareilles as the waitress, Gvain Creel as Dr.Pomatter, annah Tointon as Dawn, Marisha Wallace as Becky, Joel Montague as Ogie, Tamlyn Henderson as Earl, Andrew Boyer as Old Joe, Richard Taylor Woods as Cal, and Rosemary Nkrumah as Nurse Norma. The ensemble includes Monique Ashe-Palmer, Piers Bate, David Hunter, Lucie Jones, Joel Montague, Olivia Moore, Ben Morris, Nathaniel Morrison, Laura Selwood, Matthew Rowland, Sarah O’Connor, Leanne Pinder, and Mark Willshire.
What is the Waitress the Musical about?
The Waitress tells the story of a young pastry chef, Jenna, who, unsatisfied with life, feels trapped in her small town and unhappy marriage. However, her life could change forever when a pastry content in a nearby county comes along and much to her surprise, she falls pregnant.
What songs are in the Waitress the Musical?
The main songs in the Waitress the Musical are What’s Inside, Opening up, The Negative, What Baking Can Do, Club Knocked Up, Pomatter Pie, When He Sees Me, It Only Takes a Taste, You Will Still Be Mine, A Soft Place To Land, Never Ever Getting Rid Of Me, Bad Idea
Where is the Waitress the Musical playing in London?
The Waitress the Musical is showing at the Adelphi Theatre in London.
Is the Waitress the Musical going on tour?
Following the end of its West End Season in July 2020, the Waitress is going on a UK tour and visiting the cities of Manchester, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Glasgow, Plymouth, Dartford, Eastbourne, Liverpool, Woking, Stoke, Ipswich, Aberdeen, Bristol, Canterbury, Dublin, Nottingham, Cardiff, Truro, Llandudno, Leeds, Hull, Southend, Wolverhampton, Oxford, Edinburgh, Southampton, Northampton, Crawley, Sunderland, Wimbledon, Bromley and Sheffield.
Who wrote the Waitress the Musical?
Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson wrote the Waitress the Musical.
What quotes are from the Waitress the Musical?
Some of the main quotes from the Waitress the Musical are: “She’s imperfect but she tries, She’s messy but she’s kind” from She Used to Be Mine, My mama used to say you can live to be a 100 if you give up all the things that make you wanna live to be a 100, It’s addictive the minute you let yourself think “The things that I say might matter to someone”.
Who directed the Waitress the Musical?
Diane Paulus directed the Waitress the Musical.
Where is the Waitress the Musical set?
The Waitress the Musical is set in the American South.
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