Comedy

French Toast at Riverside Studios is a playful, farcical comedy that offers a delightful clash of British and French theatrical traditions. Adapted from Jean Poiret’s 1979 play Féfé de Broadway, this production brings an exuberant energy to the stage with its hilarious backstage antics and sharp satire of the theatre industry. Set in 1977, the story revolves around Simon Monk, a struggling British director, and Jacqueline Brémont, a flamboyant French diva. The plot thickens as Jacqueline bankrolls Simon’s ill-fated attempt to stage a musical adaptation of Racine’s tragedy Phèdre, claiming the lead role despite her questionable talents as a singer and dancer.