Les Dennis heading to North East in hit comedy musical Waitress
One of the UK’s best-known entertainers, Les Dennis, is set to serve up a slice of musical comedy in Sunderland.
It’s been announced that Les will play Joe in Waitress when it hits the Sunderland Empire stage from Monday, May 4 to Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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The news comes as Sandra Marvin is announced for the role of Becky, and West End star Evelyn Hoskins as Dawn. Casting for the role of Jenna is to be announced.
Based on the 2007 movie, Waitress tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker in a small town, who dreams of a way out of her loveless marriage.
A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a new life, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes to happiness. But Jenna must find the courage and strength within herself to rebuild her life.
The romantic musical comedy opened on Broadway in 2016 and in the West End in 2019 and has gone on to have further productions across the world.
WAITRESS will hit Sunderland Empire’s stage from Monday 4 – Saturday 9 May 2026. Tickets available online nowatATGTickets.com/ Sunderland *