Nigel Slater's Toast
Nigel Slater's Toast
Nigel Slater’s Toast is a new play based on his award-winning autobiography. Vividly recreating suburban England in the 1960s, Nigel Slater’s childhood is told through the tastes and smells he grew up with. From making the perfect sherry trifle and waging war over cakes through to the playground politics of sweets and the rigid rules of restaurant dining, this is a moving and evocative tale of love, loss and… toast.
- Booking Information
- Latecomers can not be admitted until the interval.
- Allergens in food prepared on stage & handed to the audience include milk and nuts.
- Good To Know
Please note that during the performance of Nigel Slater's Toast, small portions of food that contains potential allergens will be present on stage and handed out to audiences. Allergens in food prepared on stage include milk and nuts. Allergens in food handed out to audiences include milk and eggs.
Additional Details & FAQ
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds available after purchase.
- Suitable For Children
Suitable for ages 14+
- Where Do I Go
The Other Palace
12 Palace Street
London
SW1E 5JA
Reviews
Siobhan
Aug 2, 2019
Nigel Slater’s ‘Toast’ is just wonderful. I laughed, I cried, I sang and I ate all the sweet treats I was offered. Even though it is Nigel’s story, it evoked so much of my own childhood revisiting all the foods of bygone years that act like markers on the road to being a grown up. But heck, I was being a kid in a heartbeat! Seriously fabulous faultless cast. The best night I’ve had in the theatre in years.
RubeeT
Jul 31, 2019
Couldn’t think of a better way to spend a few hours, all the cast were totally amazing, great stage set and the production had a feel good factor with a tinge of sadness. Thoroughly recommend!
Justine
Jul 31, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed the performance. The actors shifted seamlessly between different character roles and delivered an uplifting and poignant reflection of the childhood of Nigel Slater. The food tasting and references to 60's/70's cuisine was a plus. Great stuff!
Giovanna
Jul 30, 2019
Sweet, funny and touching...I absolutely recommend
Debbie D
Jul 28, 2019
An incredible cast, genius staging, and a fully immersive experience that took the audience along every step of the way. From the smell of toast wafting through the theatre's entrance to the taste-along Walnut Whips, this is a unique piece of theatrical brilliance. Thoroughly recommended!
Sue, Croydon
Jul 26, 2019
Funny/sad show. Although I knew the storyline from having read the book and seen the television version, I thoroughly enjoyed the show. All the actors were superb, a small cast but all played very good parts. The handing round of sweets and food to the audience was a novel idea! What a life Nigel Slater led and how well has he done coming from nothing, such determination.
Caroline
Jul 25, 2019
We adored the book and found this production superb! Excellent staging and wonderful performances - touching, funny, sad and uplifting. Thank you for a magical evening!
Anna
Jul 24, 2019
Simply delightful! A must see for anyone who appreciates how cooking gives you that uplifting feeling ! Took dad who is not into cooking , but he loved it .. and sobbed !
Maryam Shams
Jul 23, 2019
Heartwarming, funny and utterly delicious. An evening to remember.
Patricia
Jul 23, 2019
Very well acted and engaging with the audience. Loved the sweets and food being given out. An extremely enjoyable evening Thankyou ☺
Paula Lennon
Jul 21, 2019
Loved this performance by just 5 actors - amazing! The format was different to anything I've previously seen and the distribution of sweets was a great touch; I haven't eaten 'girlie' parma violets since, well, the 60's! A great play, would highly recommend it.
Sally
Jul 19, 2019
Thoroughly enjoyable. Energetic and captivating. Theatre very cold though!
SusanA
Jul 18, 2019
Delightful play about Nigel Slater's childhood and adolescence and how he learned to love food and cookery. We were particularly charmed by the passing round of sweets, Walnut Whips and miniature lemon meringue pie. All performances were excellent and, being of the same generation as Nigel, we particularly enjoyed the references to 1950s/1960s food and music
M
Jul 17, 2019
Just enjoyed a wonderful evening watching a talented cast bring Nigel Slaters story to the stage, highly recommended
Sophie aW
Jul 17, 2019
First half was setting the scene and 2nd half was brilliant.
jo
Jul 15, 2019
The choreography of this play was excellent and the representation of his early life was clear and well represented
Rosie
Jul 9, 2019
A really fun, lively play! The actors where great and loved the treats! Feel good & funny! No bad seats in this theatre!
Christine
Jul 6, 2019
Very nostalgic and poignant play - evocative and fun, well acted and a lovely theatre
Steve macsweeney
Jul 3, 2019
Very good
Sarah M
Jul 1, 2019
Singing, dancing, food, comedy, emotion - what’s not to like! The small cast of 5 work really well together in this quirky telling of Nigel Slater’s childhood and transition to becoming an adult and a food writer. I particularly liked the staging - the moving kitchen cabinets that were danced all over the stage were great fun.
Dave Hughes
Jun 30, 2019
Bit of a slow burner to start with but warmed up rapidly to give us all a great nights entertainment
J Fenner
Jun 27, 2019
What a wonderful little theatre - so glad I’ve found it. Had no idea what to expect from the play and wasn’t totally prepared for the emotion! Would highly recommend and with free sweet treats what’s not to like! It’s a pity the story stops where it does. Great service and attitude from all the theatre / bar staff too.
Paul Howard
Jun 26, 2019
A really well acted play about the childhood of chef Nigel Slater. Really well acted by all the cast and the actor Playing Nigel Slater had his mannerisms and voice patterns perfectly. Nice touch including the audience with the passing out of confectionery. A show not to be missed.
Rachael Jones
Jun 26, 2019
AMAZING 👯♀️👯♀️👯♀️👯♀️
Honeyella
Jun 21, 2019
Very enjoyable and highly professional cast! Suitable for all ages. A child near me, clapped with great excitement when sweets were being distributed. Even better for show for people born in 50s and 60s as a lot of what occurs they can, like me, resonate with. Funny - but sad too at times. You don't have to be a fan of Nigel Slater to enjoy this. I wasn't before I saw it, but I AM now! GO!!
Chris Andrew
Jun 19, 2019
Excellent cast and a very entertaining play. Very funny in parts but with some more serious moments as well. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Vicki B
Jun 19, 2019
Had not read the book, but always a fan of Nigel Slater. This show is at times poignant, but also funny. The whole cast are to be congratulated for their energy, with a special mention for the actor playing Nigel who gives a wonderful portrayal of him. Go and see it before the show goes on tour!
TD
Jun 16, 2019
Well worth seeing.
Sue
Jun 16, 2019
Cast were awesome brilliant performance and the lemon merengue tarts were lush I need the recipe
Jayne
Jun 15, 2019
We loved it! Go and see it!
Marcia O Litchfield
Jun 13, 2019
I give 5 stars......!!!!!!!!!and I will recommend to all my friends
Tony
Jun 13, 2019
An excellent play all round - well done!
Sue England
Jun 7, 2019
Brilliant. A wonderful evening + SMF terrific view of the sysgr.
Mel Adams
May 31, 2019
Entertaining and shocking. Nigel was in the room. The pain and the pleasure both in extreme equal measures.
Kirsty
May 19, 2019
This was the best thing I’ve seen in ages! I enjoyed it so much that I will be seeing it again soon - thank you so much to all those involved in the production xx
LJ
Apr 23, 2019
First time at The Other Palace and very impressed - Toast was brilliant, true to the book with a fantastic cast and quick, slick scenery moves. Thoroughly enjoyable evening and would highly recommend. Free cake and chocolate was an added bonus!
Nic
Apr 17, 2019
A simple & effective setting to portray Slater’s childhood memories. Food plays an integral part throughout, including the distribution of sweets to the audience. The production evoked the 60’s through music, costume & design. A very enjoyable, amusing yet touching adaptation of Nigel Slater’s memoir.