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Based on the film La Femme du Boulanger by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono

Old world charm permeates every moment of this bittersweet, wise and gently offbeat fable of life, love and bread by Joseph Stein ("Fiddler On The Roof") and Stephen Schwartz ("Godspell," "Pippin," "Children of Eden" and the films more...

Original

(the teacher)

(the village butcher)

(his niece)

(his niece)

(Dominic's friend)

(the baker's wife)

(men of the village)

(men of the village)
Nicholas Lumley, who graced the West End stage in The Baker's Wife, has also showcased his talent in productions like The Sound of Music and films such as Across the Universe, Goal! The Dream Begins, and Paddington 2. more...

Julie Paton, a distinguished British theatre actress, notably appeared in the 1989 West End revival of The Baker's Wife. more...

(men of the village)

(her husband, the café owner)

(his wife)

(men of the village)

(his handyman)

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Awards and Nominations


1990 Olivier Awards
Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical: Alun Armstrong was nominated but did not win.

Production Team

Andreane Neofitou Costume Designer
Trevor Nunn Director
David Toguri Choreographer

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