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Sigourney Weaver presenting the book ‘Cakes and Ale’ at the 2025 Baddeley Cake ceremony at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Sigourney was starring in the Jamie Lloyd production of The Tempest at the theatre at the time of the ceremony.
Cakes and Ale honours the life, times and legacy of an original director of the Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, Robert Baddeley – cook, valet and stalwart actor – a member of David Garrick’s company at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, and a man whose benevolence created the oldest surviving theatrical ceremony in British Theatre.
‘A dramatic, tasty tale.’
Samantha Bond, star of The Marlow Murder Club.
‘A delicious slice of theatre history.’
Michael Coveney, author of The Final Curtain and Master of the House
‘Here’s a treat. A rare book for cake and theatre lovers alike.’
Ian Kelly, author of Cooking for Kings, now adapted as the 2025 major Apple Originals TV series Carême
