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Waitress

Mon 10 Aug 2026 to Sat 15 Aug 2026
Mon 10 Aug 2026
to
Sat 15 Aug 2026

“Treat yourself to a slice of five-star musical pie” (The Times) as the hit musical comedy WAITRESS returns to the Royal Concert Hall for one week only.

Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated. With the support of her workmates Becky and Dawn, Jenna overcomes the challenges she faces and finds that laughter, love and friendship can provide the perfect recipe for happiness.

Brought to life by a ground-breaking, female-led creative team, this ‘warm, witty, wise and hilarious’ (EXPRESS) hit features ‘one of the best scores in years’ (THE STAGE) by the Grammy award-winning Sara Bareilles (Love Song, Brave), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony® Award-winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland).

Casting to be announced.

Cast and performance schedule subject to change without notice.

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Age Guidance: 13+

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+

Running time: TBC. Doors open 1 hour before each performance.

Show warnings: This production contains themes and content of an adult nature

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Members
Save £10 in the Stalls & Tier 1 on Monday 7.30pm performances and save £4 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for Tuesday to Thursday 7.30pm & Wednesday 2pm performances.

Under 26s
Save £6 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for Monday to Thursday 7.30pm & Wednesday 2pm performances. To purchase these tickets you must be 26 or under at the time of booking. You may be asked to show your ID on doors to confirm your age.

Groups 10+
Save £5 on bookings for 10 or more in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Monday to Thursday 7.30pm & Wednesday 2pm performances. Please email group.sales@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or call 0115 989 5555 to book.

Groups 20+
Save £6 on bookings for 20 or more for in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Monday to Thursday 7.30pm & Wednesday 2pm performances with one ticket free for the Group Booker. Please email group.sales@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or call 0115 989 5555 to book.

No concessions in Tier 2 or for Friday 7.30pm & Saturday performances.

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Three women in blue waitress uniforms blow on a pie in a warmly lit diner kitchen. They stand in front of metal shelves filled with baking ingredients. Zoom in A Waitress cast member smiles, sitting on a table between a cheerful nurse and a thoughtful doctor with a clipboard in a warmly-lit clinic room. Zoom in A woman in a blue dress stands center stage, holding a bowl under bright yellow lights. She is surrounded by nine people in dim lighting, creating a dramatic and tense atmosphere. Zoom in Three women in blue waitress uniforms joyfully bake. They stand by a kitchen counter, with one pouring milk into a bowl. Shelves with ingredients are behind them. Zoom in Three women in blue waitress uniforms blow on a pie in a warmly lit diner kitchen. They stand in front of metal shelves filled with baking ingredients. Zoom in A Waitress cast member smiles, sitting on a table between a cheerful nurse and a thoughtful doctor with a clipboard in a warmly-lit clinic room. Zoom in A woman in a blue dress stands center stage, holding a bowl under bright yellow lights. She is surrounded by nine people in dim lighting, creating a dramatic and tense atmosphere. Zoom in Three women in blue waitress uniforms joyfully bake. They stand by a kitchen counter, with one pouring milk into a bowl. Shelves with ingredients are behind them. Zoom in
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'Having received standing ovations night after night in London’s West End and on Broadway, Waitress is ‘the real deal’'
Independent
'musical comedy ‘made from the finest ingredients’'
Time Out
'Book now and get your tickets to this ‘joyously life-affirming celebration of love and friendship’'
Express
'Having received standing ovations night after night in London’s West End and on Broadway, Waitress is ‘the real deal’'
Independent
'musical comedy ‘made from the finest ingredients’'
Time Out
'Book now and get your tickets to this ‘joyously life-affirming celebration of love and friendship’'
Express

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