“They dropped everything for a good cause."
Calendar Girls
by Tim Firth
Director: Aimée Cavanagh
Dates: November 22 to December 10, 2023
When Annie's husband, John, dies of leukaemia, she and her best friend, Chris, resolve to raise money to replace the uncomfortable couch in the hospital's family waiting room.
The only problem is the Women's Institute fundraising calendar doesn't usually raise many funds! They come up with the idea of posing for an 'alternative' calendar – with just a little help from strategically placed cakes, flowers, and crafts. They manage to persuade fellow Women's Institute members to pose nude with them, and news of the women's charitable venture spreads like wildfire. The calendar's success brings hordes of press to the small Yorkshire village of Knapely and puts Chris and Annie's friendship to the test under the strain of their new-found fame.
Based on the true story of eleven women who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund, Calendar Girls is a heartwarming tale of old friends fighting hard to bare all, full of heart... and a little cheek!
Running time
Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes including a 20 minute interval.
Opening Night
Come along at 7:30pm on Wednesday 22 November to help us celebrate opening night and to enjoy complimentary refreshments before the show.
Ticket Prices
$30 (full), $25 (concession)
Group Concessions 10+: $25
Special discounts for large groups over 20 – contact info@mrt.org.au for more details
Season Tickets
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Bookings
Book now online or call 02 4933 2766 (12noon to 8pm, Mon-Fri).
Director
Aimée Cavanagh
The Cast
Dimity Eveleens - Marie
Bronwyn Sartori - Ruth
Ann-Maree Day - Lady Cravenshire/Brenda
Chelsea Slack - Cora
Barbara-Rose Townsend - Jessie
Jo Cooper - Chris
Amy Stork - Celia
Cate Hayes - Annie
Eamonn O'Reilly - John
Peter Murray - Rod
Richard Rae - Lawrence/Liam
Meg Wallace - Elaine
Performance Dates/Times:
Evenings at 8:00pm:
November:
Wednesday 22, Friday 24, Saturday 25
December:
Friday 1, Saturday 2, Friday 8
Matinees at 2:00pm:
December:
Sunday 3, Saturday 9, Sunday 10
Doors open 30 minutes before performances
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical, on Behalf of Samuel French, a Concord Theatricals Company
COVID Safe Conditions of Entry
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All visitors are encouraged to wear a face mask and are asked to sanitise their hands on arrival and exercise proper physical distancing while on site.
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