4 – 8 August

When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim a long-forgotten part of herself. Through the support of her fellow waitresses and an unexpected romance, Jenna begins to find the courage to take a long-abandoned dream off the shelf.  

Waitress celebrates the power of friendship, dreams, the family we choose and the beauty of a well-baked pie. 

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).

St Augustine’s Parade, Bristol BS1 4UZ
2 hours 35 minutes incl. interval
Tue – Sat at 19:30
Wed and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 13+
 
Photography credit: Johan Persson
 

This listing appears on our front page until 11:55pm on Saturday August 8th, 2026