Despite the raucous drama that comes with every three-course meal, Come Dine With Me: The Musical is about the magic of human connection. Through fly-on-the-wall glimpses into the every-day lives of strangers and people coming together (with the odd tantrum), it is a show that taps into the nosey instincts of audiences, whether they’re coach potatoes or theatregoers.
 
A national treasure of British TV, Come Dine With Me has been on air on Channel 4 in a variety of guises since 2005. Its glorious technicolour of cuisine and personality uplifts the lowly, skewers the pretentious, and has a huge following across many demographics. It is one of the world’s most popular formats