Final casting announced for Nigel Slater’s Toast at the Other Palace

### *Nigel Slater's Toast* London cast list Starring in the lead role of Nigel Slater is **Giles Cooper**, whose prior stage credits include the National Theatre productions of *People *and *After the Dance*, *The Duchess of Malfi* and* Henry V* at Shakespeare's Globe, *Think Global Fuck Local* and *Rafts and Dreams* at the Royal Court Theatre, and *Dreams of Violence* at the Soho Theatre. Cooper's television roles include Philip French on BBC's made-for-TV movie, *Consenting Adults *(2007), and an uncredited minor role as Businessman on a 2012 episode of *Hollyoaks*. His film credits include the role of Harley in *The Nun *and minor roles in both *Pride* and *The Lady in the Van*. Joining Giles Cooper in the cast of *Nigel Slater's Toast* are **Jake Ferretti** ([***The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/1172/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time-tickets.aspx) at both the [**Apollo Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/1/apollo-theatre.aspx)** **and [**National Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/61/national-theatre.aspx)) as Josh, **Lizzie Muncey **(*Twelfth Night* at the National Theatre) as Mum, **Marie Lawrence** (*Murder in Successville *on BBC3) as Joan, and **Stephen Ventura** (*The 39 Steps* in the West End) as Dad. The cast announcement comes just as the play's writer, **Henry Filloux-Bennett**, took home the award for Best Book-to-Stage Adaptation at the 2019 CAMEO Awards - London Book Fair, which marked the beginning of London Book and Screen Week. ### *Nigel Slater's Toast* butters up for London premiere Nigel Slater's best-selling autobiography, *Toast: The Story of a Boy's Hunger*, won six literary awards, including the National Book Award for British Biography of the Year. It has been translated into five world languages and was adapted by the BBC into a made-for-TV film, which starred **Freddie Highmore** and **Helena Bonham Carter**. The top-selling book was later adapted into a play by Henry Filloux-Bennett as part of the Lowry Theatre's biennial Week 53 Festival in Manchester. When asked for comment on the show's casting, Nigel Slater stated that while he was proud to see his story played out on film, he felt the stage adaptation would truly bring the pages of his beloved memoir to life. Meanwhile, Giles Cooper admitted what an 'extraordinary opportunity' it was to be cast as the legendary Nigel Slater and that he couldn't wait to sink his teeth into the role. ## *Nigel Slater's Toast* Other Palace tickets booking from just £15! *Nigel Slater's Toast*, a play about growing up with food based on the best-selling memoir of the same name, is directed by **Jonnie Riordan** (*Great Apes* at the [**Arcola Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/305/arcola-theatre.aspx)). The autobiographical play starring Giles Cooper is set to make its highly anticipated **London premiere on 4 April 2019** at the Other Palace, where it is **booking until 3 August 2019**. You don't want to miss one of the biggest West End plays of the summer! Be sure to book your tickets sharpish to secure the best seats and prices. [**Book your tickets to *Nigel Slater's* *Toast* today beginning at **](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3842/nigel-slaters-toast-tickets.aspx)[**£15**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3842/nigel-slaters-toast-tickets.aspx).