The incredible Calendar Girls the Musical, written by Gary Barlow and Tom Firth has arrived at the Regent Theatre in Hanley, on Tuesday 14th November 2023. We were invited along to the Regent in Stoke-on-Trent. What an incredibly uplifting show! Here is our review of Calendar Girls the Musical.
Calendar Girls the Musical is live at the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Tuesday 14th November – Saturday 18th November 2023. Tickets available here
* AD – We were provided with tickets to the show for the purpose of this review
Calendar Girls The Musical UK Tour Review
That’s right. The girls…the sunflowers and those iced buns are back!
The musical tells the true story of a group of ordinary ladies from a Women’s Institute in Yorkshire, who achieved something extraordinary.
The story of the Calendar Girls began in 1998 when John Baker, husband of Angela Baker, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. Sadly, John passed away after just a few months of treatment, but in the months following their loss, Angela and her friends set about creating the now infamous calendar as something for Angela to focus on and, also, to prove John wrong – he said they’d never do it!
Through the sale of calendars, the group aimed to raise enough to buy a new sofa for the hospital where John was treated.
Calendar Girls The Musical Cast
Annie – Tanya Franks
Ruth – Maureen Nolan
Jessie – Lyn Paul
Chris – Amy Robbins
Marie – Paula Tappenden
Celia – Marti Webb
Cora – Honeysuckle Weeks
John – Colin R Campbell
Rod – Graham Macduff
Ensemble – Jayne Ashley
Ensemble – Liz Carney
Ensemble – Victoria Hay
Ensemble – Andrew Tuton
How long is Calendar girls The Musical?
Calendar Girls the Musical live at the Regent Theatre is around 2 hours 20 minutes including the interval.
What age is Calendar Girls the Musical for?
Age guidance 13+
*Please note that this production contains strong language, use of haze, flashes, flashing lights and semi-nudity.
Where is The Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent?
Piccadilly
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 1AP
Tel: 08448717649
Parking Near Regent Theatre, Hanley
There are a number of car parks within easy walking distance from the theatre. The car parks include:
- Stoke On Trent Glass Street
- Pall Mall Car Park
- John Street Car Park
- Marsh Street Car Park
Regent Theatre Address
Piccadilly
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 1AP
Tel: 08448717649
Parking near Regent Theatre, Hanley
There are a number of car parks within easy walking distance from the theatre. The car parks include:
- Stoke On Trent Glass Street
- Pall Mall Car Park
- John Street Car Park
- Marsh Street Car Park
Calendar Girls Musical: Regent Theatre – Final Thoughts
Now I will be honest… I have never seen the film Calendar Girls, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect.
What a beautiful show!
Calendar girls The musical features a star studded cast, and is a heartwarming story of grief, friendship and connection. The cast are incredibly talented and their friendship and connection on stage was evident.
The ‘calendar shoot’ scenes are hilarious, yet empowering, and very tastefully done. There are so many heart warming, emotional and hilarious moments throughout the show. Amy Robbins who played Chris was incredibly charismatic and funny.
I absolutely loved the show. It is a true story of a group of ladies from a Women’s Institute raising millions of pounds for charity. For me, Calendar Girls highlighted, friendship, determination, and optimism even in the darkest of situations, and is proof that anything is possible!
Get your tickets now – You won’t be disappointed!
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Disclosure; We were provided with tickets in exchange for a review. All thoughts are my own.