STARRING
LAURA MAIN, LUCY SPEED, HARRIET THORPE,
DIANA VICKERS, ELIZABETH AYODELE & CAROLINE HARKER
“WITTY, WARM AND UPLIFTING” – THE GUARDIAN
To visit Theatre Royal Nottingham
11 to 15 April 2023
Steel Magnolias, the hilarious and heart-warming play based on a true story, which enjoyed huge global success in the hit 1989 film adaptation starring Dolly Parton and Julia Roberts, will be visiting the Theatre Royal Nottingham from Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 April as part of an extensive UK tour.
The star-studded all-female ensemble cast comprises Laura Main (best known as Shelagh Turner in BBC One’s Call the Midwife), Lucy Speed (known for her television roles on EastEnders and The Bill, and as a new cast member on BBC Radio 4’s The Archers), Harriet Thorpe (best known for her role as Carole Parkinson in The Brittas Empire and Fleur in Absolutely Fabulous), Diana Vickers (The X Factor star who has gone on to lead roles in many theatre productions including Dial M For Murder and The Rise and Fall of Little Voice), Elizabeth Ayodele (Playboy of the West Indies) and Caroline Harker (A Touch of Frost), who bring this very funny and touching story of friendship and the strength that women derive from one another beautifully to life on stage.
The show is directed by Anthony Banks (Mrs Warren’s Profession, Tour, Girl on the Train, West End, Dial M for Murder, National tour).
Steel Magnolias, which was first performed off-Broadway in 1987, is the story of six women who come together once a week in a small-town beauty salon in the American South, and prove that female friendship conquers all. Faced with the highs and lows of love and life, and amongst the chaos of work, marriage and children, they unite to gossip, unwind and set the world to rights.
The creative team are: Laura Hopkins (Set Designer), Susan Kulkarni (Costume Designer), Richard Mawbey (Wig Designer), Howard Hudson (Lighting Designer), Ben and Max Ringham (Sound Designers).
This iconic comedy is the perfect ticket for every generation and proves that one hair appointment might just change your life.
LISTINGS INFORMATION
Steel Magnolias
Theatre Royal Nottingham
Tuesday 11 April – Saturday 15 April 2023
Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Thu matinees 2pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm
£20 – £45 plus discounts for Royal Members*, Under 26s, and Groups
Age Guidance 10+
www.trch.co.uk Box Office 0115 989 5555
*Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham Royal Membership scheme offers benefits including ticket discounts and exclusive pre-sales. For more information please visit www.trch.co.uk/membership
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