FUNNY, HEART-WARMING AND MOUTH-SALIVATING NEW MUSICAL, INSPIRED BY NIGELLA LAWSON. BOOK, MUSIC AND LYRICS BY EMILY ROSE SIMONS

When Anna’s estranged mother passes away, she inherits Nigella Lawson’s seminal cookbook ‘How to Eat’. She is surprised to find the book is accompanied by the spirit of Nigella Lawson, who pushes Anna into learning the joys of cooking, failing, and, most importantly, eating. Expect laughter, tears, roast chicken and some very imperfect cooking.

Book, Music & Lyrics by Emily Rose Simons
Directed by Grace Taylor
Musical Direction by David Merriman
Cast: Tanya Truman & Natasha Karp
Supported by Arts Council England and initially presented at BEAM2023 at Oxford Playhouse.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Tanya Truman is a London based performer, and creative producer from London. Emily Rose Simons is a London based writer, composer, lyricist, and Offie nominated sound designer. Tanya and Emily have collaborated on many projects together, including CONFESSIONS OF A RABBI’S DAUGHTER (Mountview Catalyst Festival & The Other Palace Studio). Both quirky, funny and Jewish, their friendship and collaboration formed through their love of musicals discovered whilst working together at the Everyman Cinema in Hampstead!

This autumn (October-December) you can join us for a series of atmospheric evening events in the unique setting of our 1874 Spanish & Portuguese synagogue. From musical concerts and theatre to film screenings, this year’s programme brings together artists from a wide range of genres. We have 5 wonderful shows, all celebrating Jewish stories and showcasing talent from Manchester and beyond. Here you can see the full programme of events: https://www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com/season/synagogue-nights-2023/