Calendar Girls

Synopsis

A group of extraordinary women, members of a very ordinary Yorkshire WI, persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference - no more photos of Wharfedale Bridges or Norman churches for them. Overcoming their initial reserve, the friends drop their dressing gowns, modesty spared only by artfully placed cakes, knitting and flower arrangements. Puzzling their husbands, mortifying their children, and riding the wrath of the outraged WI, they spark a global phenomenon. But as media interest snowballs, the Calendar Girls find themselves exposed in ways they’d never expected, revealing more about themselves than they’d ever planned. A very English story with a very English heart, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious. Adapted by Tim Firth from the Miramax film of the same name, it is based on uplifting, inspiring true events.

Our Review:

17 November 2010

My mum was a stalwart of the WI for many years but I could never imagine her taking off her clothes to pose for a calendar! It was with this in mind that I went along to see the stage version of this classic film.

It was one of the best things I have ever seen at the theatre - a real treat.

By the end of the evening, I had wiped away tears of sadness as well as tears of joy - my jaw was aching from laughing so much. The story is told with great skill and the comedy acting from the cast is just perfect.

The central roles are played brilliantly by Linda Bellingham and Jan Harvey with great support from Michelle Collins (who has an excellent singing voice) and Ruth Madoc. It is almost like seeing Loose Women come to live on stage - their interplay is just so natural.

Credit must also go to the designer who created a set that easily transforms from church hall to the expanse of the Yorkshire Dales.

All in all, this is a great night out and one that will stay ...

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