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).

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).

Please note: Waitress deals with some adult content and themes so discretion is advised for parents bringing children under age 13. The producers may make alterations to the published cast for any reason, at any time, and therefore cannot guarantee the appearance of any named artist.

Please note, we can’t guarantee the appearance of any cast member at any performance. Carrie Hope Fletcher is not scheduled to appear in Sunderland, Oxford, Stoke, Bristol, Liverpool, Milton Keynes, and Glasgow. Casting to be announced for these venues.

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Sunderland Empire

High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX, UK

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Vesta Tilley laid the foundation stone of what is now the Sunderland Empire on 29 September 1906 and took to the stage on 1 July 1907 to officially declare the theatre open. Masterminded by two of the contemporary heads of British theatre, Edward Moss and Oswald Stoll, the Sunderland Empire Theatre has undergone many changes since it opened but remains the North East’s premier entertainment venue.

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Mon 4 May - Sat 9 May 2026

High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX, UK

This show has an interval

Mon - Sat at 19:30

Wed and Sat at 14:30

Age guidance: 13+

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