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Lynda Bellingham, Michelle Collins, Jan Harvey, et al. Join Calendar Girls U.K. Tour

The fourth touring cast of Calendar Girls
(Photo courtesy of the company)
The fourth touring cast of Calendar Girls
(Photo courtesy of the company)

A fourth cast has been announced for the U.K. tour of Calendar Girls. The new company will begin performances with the production’s engagement at the Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, running October 5-9.

The play is about a group of middle-aged English women who pose for a racy calendar, and is based on the 2003 film of the same name.

Joining the tour will be Lynda Bellingham (Chris – Miss October), Michelle Collins (Cora – Miss July), Jan Harvey (Annie – Miss February), Brenda Gilhooly (Celia – Miss September), Debbie Chazen (Ruth – Miss November), June Watson (Jessie – Miss January), Ruth Madoc (Marie), Mikyla Dodd (Elaine), and Michael Peluso (Lawrence).

Additional engagements include New Victoria Theatre Woking (October 11-16), Cambridge Arts Theatre (October 18-23), New Wimbledon Theatre (October 25-30), New Theatre Oxford (November 1-6), Mayflower Theatre Southampton (November 8-13), Royal and Derngate Northampton (November 15-20), Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (November 22-27), and Theatre Royal Brighton (November 29 – December 11).

Directed by Roger Haines, the production features scenic design by Robert Jones, lighting design by Tim Lutkin, costume design by Jack Galloway, and original music by Steve Parry.

For additional information, visit: www.seecalendargirls.com.