Waitress the Musical at the Palace Theatre

Overall Experience

Waitress is a musical adapted from the 2007 film ‘Waitress’. The story follows Jenna, a waitress and pie baker stuck in an unhappy marriage, who starts imagining a different future for herself.

We saw Waitress at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, which is a touring musical. It is touring up and down the country, finishing at The Lowry (Salford) in October.

In my opinion, I would return to watch Waitress again; in fact, I have already booked to see it when it comes to Liverpool because I loved it so much. I watched Waitress in the cinema as they were showing the recording of the musical, and I just fell in love with the story, songs and the found family themes.

Things about the Show:

On our performance, we had Carrie Hope Fletcher playing Jenna, who was incredible and stole the show with her version of ‘She Used to Be Mine’.
During the performance, we had a BSL interpreter, who was themed into the show and made the show accessible for all.
The entire cast was extremely strong, particularly because it is the 30th anniversary of the UK premiere.
My favourite character was Ogie, played by Mark Anderson, because he is authentically himself, and my favourite song was his declaration for Dawn ‘Never, ever getting rid of me’.
Honourable mention to Dan Partridge, who played Dr Promatter, as I have seen him in quite a few different roles, and it shows how versatile he is.

Things about the Theatre:

It is fully accessible for wheelchair users as there is a step-free access to the box office, a door with a ramp instead of steps, and a wheelchair lift in the foyer to access the Circle. There are wheelchairs spaced in Circle row R.
For people who have limited mobility, rear Circle seats are recommended as some rows offer level or minimal step access.
Partially sighted people are recommended seats in Stalls row A 16-21, and hard-of-hearing people can use the hearing loop in Stalls row G 16-17
Companion tickets available through the ATG tickets access scheme.
There is a range of ticket prices depending on what day or time, and where you choose to sit.