EdFringe Talk: A Jaffa Cake Musical

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“This is the first time we’re returning with a show which we know works and that definitely takes some of the pressure off!”

WHO: Sam Cochrane

WHAT: “Time to decide once and for all… cake or biscuit? Inspired by the 1991 tribunal which determined the true identity of a Jaffa Cake, multi award-winning family-friendly musical makers Gigglemug Theatre (Scouts! The Musical, RuneSical, Timpson: The Musical) return to the Fringe with their latest sell-out smash-hit comedy that really takes the biscuit (or cake?). ‘Spectacularly fun’ ***** (NorthWestEnd.co.uk). ‘Pure delight’ ***** (ThreeWeeksEdinburgh.com). ‘Phenomenal’ ***** (ThePhoenixRemix.com). ‘Wildly funny’ ***** (TheatreWeekly.com). ‘A Jaffa Cake Musical is a hit!’ ***** (TheatreAndTonic.co.uk). ‘This show is ready for the West End’ ***** (Fringesider.com). ‘Ridiculously catchy songs’ **** (Stage).”

WHERE: Forth at Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33) 

WHEN: 14:00 (70 min)

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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?

This is my 10th Fringe and our 4th Fringe as a company! Previously we were here with our productions Timpson: The Musical & RuneSical. We brought A Jaffa Cake Musical to the Fringe last year and it went down better than any of us could have possibly imagined, so it was a no brainer to bring it back this year!

What are the big things you’ve learned since 2024 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?

Although we’ve been to the Fringe three times previously it feels like every year is totally different to the one before and we definitely learnt a lot from being there in 2024. However, this is the first time we’re returning with a show which we know works and that definitely takes some of the pressure off! It was also a nice reminder that the Fringe really has the best audiences in the world and we can’t wait to be back there.

Tell us about your show.

A Jaffa Cake Musical is inspired by the real life 1991 court case which saw McVitie’s face off against the Tax Man to prove that a Jaffa Cake is a cake rather than a biscuit. The show premiered at the Fringe last year and we were lucky enough to sell out our entire run, so we’re thrilled to be bringing the show back this year in a bigger venue! This will also be the production’s final performances so it’s the last chance for people to catch it. We have all the original cast returning alongside some new faces, and have expanded the show to include new scenes & songs too!

What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?

Our very own Alex Prescot & Katie Pritchard are performing in their own solo shows which are both fantastic! We can’t recommend them enough. John Tothill is always my favourite stand up show of the Fringe so he is always worth catching. Garry Starr, Crybabies, Lorna Rose Treen, Cat Cohen are also all acts I’ve seen before who I can’t wait to see again, and I’m looking forward to catching Anna Hale and Alasdair Beckett King for the first time.

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