“It’s amazing what baking can do!”

I was invited to the Wales Millennium Centre last night to see Waitress. I had seen in before, back in 2022, so I was curious to see whether it would still hold up to its reputation. It didn’t just hold up – it reminded me exactly why this show has become such a favourite for so many people. Myself included.

Waitress follows Jenna, a talented pie baker stuck in an unhappy marriage, who discovers she’s pregnant and far from excited about it. What unfolds is a story that balances humour, heart, and some surprisingly heavy themes, all while keeping the audience laughing. The show’s ability to shift from comedy to something more grounded is one of its biggest strengths, and this cast handles that balance with ease.

Carrie Hope Fletcher leads the company as Jenna (for select venues), and she is outstanding. She brings sharp comic timing, emotional clarity, and a vocal performance that feels effortless. Her delivery of ‘She Used to Be Mine’ was a standout moment — powerful without being overplayed, and met with the reaction it deserved.

Evelyn Hoskins as Dawn and Sandra Marvin as Becky complete the central trio, and the chemistry between them is exactly what makes the show’s humour land so consistently. Their scenes together are quick, witty, and full of personality, and the audience responded to them instantly. Dan Partridge brings a brilliantly awkward charm to Dr Pomatter, Mark Anderson’s Ogie is a crowd‑pleaser from the moment he steps on stage, and Mark Willshire gives Earl a chilling edge that grounds the story’s darker moments. Les Dennis as Old Joe and Dan O’Brien as Cal round out the principal cast with strong, memorable performances.

The rest of the cast; Will Arundell, Yochabel Asante, Alice Croft, Jamie Doncaster, Daniel George‑Wright, Will Hardy, Bayley Hart, Olivia Lallo, Emma Lucia, David Mairs‑Mckenzie and Ellie Ruiz Rodrigue, bring energy and cohesion to every scene. It’s a tight company, and it shows.

Musically, Waitress remains one of the most distinctive modern scores. Songs like ‘When He Sees Me’, ‘Never Getting Rid of Me’, and ‘What Baking Can Do’ still land exactly as they should, and the cast’s delivery does not disappoint. The show’s comedy is sharp, its emotional beats are well‑earned, and its message — about rediscovering yourself when you’ve forgotten who you are — still resonates.

This is a show with real charm: funny, heartfelt, and carried by a cast who understand exactly what makes it special. Whether you’re seeing it for the first time or returning like I did, it’s a night at the theatre that leaves you smiling.

Waitress will be at the Wales Millennium Centre until the 13th June, and tickets are selling out fast so get your here now.

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