Hats off to the ensemble here, the show transitions from scene to scene seamlessly with the cast moving the set on and off the stage. Her voice is stunning too as she smashes ‘She Used To Be Mine’ in act 2. With few theatre credits to her name, Halfpenny really does surpass any expectations as Jenna, creating the witty, loveable and vulnerable character exactly how she should be. Having been left some very big shoes to fill, Newcastle born actor Chelsea Halfpenny (Emmerdale, 9to5) takes on this main role and takes it in her stride perfectly. Photo credit: Johan Perssonįor the first leg of this tour, Lucie Jones (who played Jenna in the West End) was cast as Jenna before taking the role of Elphaba in Wicked in the West End meaning she had to drop out of the rest of this tour. Keep reading to find out our five reasons to see Waitress. Adapted from the 2007 film of the same name containing songs by Sara Bareilles, Waitress tells the story of Jenna Hunterson (Chelsea Halfpenny), waitress and pie making extraordinaire who is dealing with an unexpected pregnancy, an unsupportive husband and an unbelievably good looking new doctor. Opening up! It’s the first night of Waitress in Newcastle on it’s extensive UK and Ireland tour.
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