Wirral community theatre company brings Calendar Girls the Musical to Runcorn

Wirral-based community theatre company D&S Productions is bringing a musical version of much-loved film and stage play, Calendar Girls, to The Brindley Theatre in Runcorn.

The curtain will rise on "Calendar Girls the Musical" at the popular Runcorn venue from October 26 to 29 at 7.30 pm. Recently the company staged a critically acclaimed production of the Broadway version of The Full Monty at The Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight.

Written by Tim Firth with music by Take That star Gary Barlow, "Calendar Girls the Musical" is based on the inspirational true story of a group of women, all members of the Women's Institute in a small Yorkshire village who following the death of a much-loved husband, decide to blow away all preconceptions of what it is to be in the WI by doing an artistic nude calendar to raise money for charity. Upturning preconceptions is a dangerous business and none of them expect the emotional and personal ramifications, but gradually, the making of the fabulous and funny calendar brings each woman unexpectedly into flower.

Since the story of the original Calendar Girls was turned into a record-breaking movie back in 2003, it has launched a global phenomenon including a million copycat calendars, a stage play, and now a musical, and every performance continues to add to the millions already raised for charity and also prove that there is no such thing as an ordinary woman.

Speaking about staging the iconic musical, Donna Dale of D&S Productions, said: "We can't wait to bring this production to the stage at The Brindley Theatre. Our cast and crew have worked tirelessly and we're so proud of our very own group of "Calendar Girls".

"During our production we will be raising funds for the Hospice of The Good Shepherd in Chester to help support their work in providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care in a welcoming and compassionate environment."

Full details of "Calendar Girls the Musical" can be found here, where tickets can be booked online. Alternatively, contact the box office on 0151 907 8360.