Calendar Girls, the heartwarming and hilarious play by Tim Firth, based on a true story and the hit 2003 film was performed by TADS from Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th May 2026.
Synopsis
When Annie’s husband dies of leukemia, she and her best friend Chris decide to raise funds for the local hospital. Despite raised eyebrows from the local community they create a calendar featuring themselves and their friends from the Women’s Institute…in tastefully nude poses.
As they embark on their fundraising journey over the seasons, the friends discover a newfound sense of confidence and sisterhood, breaking free from societal expectations of middle age. And as the word begins to spread, these Calendar Girls begin to turn heads and capture hearts around the world.
Cast
| Cora | Clare Rayner |
| Chris | Hazel Wright |
| Annie | Lesley Emery |
| Jessie | Gill Wilson |
| Celia | Sarah Smart |
| Ruth | Lisa Punter |
| Marie | Lauren Desantos |
| Brendon Hulse / Liam | Martin Picken |
| John | Stephen Power |
| Rod | Jim Ager |
| Lady Cravenshire | Dinah Stevenson |
| Lawrence | Thomas Houghton |
| Elaine | Jessica Bass |
Directed by Dean Baylis
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This show was reviewed by NODA, click here to read their report.
