• Duration: 2hr 30min
  • Tickets: Standard £20 | Pay more £22 | Pay less £18
  • Company: MAC Productions
  • Details
  • Parking & Access

Details

Following their acclaimed productions of Made in Dagenham, Company  and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Oxford’s own MAC Productions returns with a delectable new musical treat! The Great British Bake Off Musical is a joyous and uplifting celebration of community, courage, and the magic that happens when flour, friendship, and fierce determination come together. Bursting with original songs, unforgettable characters, and a hearty dose of humour, this charming production captures the highs, lows, and emotional twists of life inside the nation’s favourite baking tent. 

Watch as a group of hopeful bakers battle their nerves and their mixers, forging unlikely bonds and chasing sweet success under the gaze of larger-than-life judges and charismatic hosts. With toe-tapping tunes and touching moments, this feel-good musical serves up more than just laughs—it’s a celebration of resilience, friendship, and finding joy in unexpected places. 

Don’t miss this irresistible slice of musical theatre! 

 

What the Critics Say: 

Praise for previous MAC Productions shows at the OFS: 

“I laughed, cried, jigged in my seat and had a total blast! Bravo” – Made in Dagenham, 2019 

“Mastery of story-telling and unadulterated performing brilliance. This production needs to transfer and run again.” – Made in Dagenham, 2019  

“This production gave Patti LuPone and Katrina Lenk a run for their money!” – Company, 2022 

“An extraordinary cast doing real justice to a great piece” – Company, 2022 

 “We felt that the whole production could have been picked up and plopped into the West End” – Company, 2022 

Parking & Access

Parking

There are a number of Blue Badge parking spaces nearby on Beaumont Street, and more on New Inn Hall Street and St Giles.

The closest car park is Gloucester Green Car Park, accessed via Gloucester Street.

If you have any questions or concerns, the City Council’s Access Officer can be reached at 01865 249811.

Getting here

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Access

Disabled patrons are eligible for one free companion ticket with their booking. To book this, contact the ticket office: tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk or 01865 263990.

There are two entrances to the Old Fire Station: 40 George Street via the foyer, and on Gloucester Green via the shop. Both are step-free. If you are coming to a show, we ask that you use the George Street entrance, as the Gloucester Green entrance is not always open.

Events in the Theatre

There is level entry to the foyer of the Old Fire Station, and step-free access to the main Theatre (where most shows take place).

If you are a wheelchair user attending a sit-down show, space will be reserved for you. If you are attending a standing gig, please contact us (call the ticket office on 01865 263990 or e-mail tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk) and we will talk with you about your needs.

Events in the Studio

There is level entry into the foyer of the Old Fire Station, and step-free access to the Studio.

Events in the Loft

There are six steps leading up to the Loft space, with no lift. If you would like to discuss this to find out more, please get in touch.

The Gallery

There is step-free access to the Gallery – level entry through the George Street entrance, and via lift from the Gloucester Green entrance.

Facilities

Accessible toilet
There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor, accessible via platform lift. Other toilets are in the basement (accessible via lift).

Hearing assistance system
The Theatre is equipped with a hearing assistance system. If you have any questions about using it, please e-mail us at tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk or phone 01865 263980.

Assistance dogs
All types of assistance and guide dogs are welcome at the Old Fire Station. It would be great if you could let us know in advance if you will be bringing a working dog to any performances – just e-mail tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk.

Strobe lighting
We will warn visitors on the website and in the foyer of the venue if a performance is going to contain strobe lighting. If lighting affects you, and you have any concerns, please call the ticket office on 01865 263990 or e-mail tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk.

Chairs in the theatre
Our chairs are a standard dining-chair size, measuring 40cm deep by 37cm wide, with a metal frame. Some have arms, and some do not. They are all joined together at the sides, to form rows. If this is likely to pose a problem for you, please email tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk and we can discuss how to make your visit more comfortable.