Samuel Newton is to portray food writer Nigel Slater in the stage adaptation of his best-selling memoirs.
A Week 53 commission, Toast has world première run at The Lowry in Salford.
Newton (Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, UK tour) will appear opposite Lizzie Muncey playing Mum and Stephen Ventura playing Dad.
Recreating suburban England in the '60s, Slater’s childhood is told through the tastes and smells he grew up with. To reflect this, audiences will be offered samples of the dishes and tastes.
Toast runs at The Lowry from May 22 to June 2.