Company Theatre

STEEL MAGNOLIAS 17 - 31 August 2019

Company's AUGUST production

Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling

Season is 17 - 31 August

Directed by Kathy Gent 

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This play is set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done.  Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle, the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to all.  Meet Ouiser, who says she’s not crazy , she's just been in a bad mood for years, an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee,  the local social leader, M'Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby,  is declared the prettiest girl in town and about to marry a "good ole boy."

A story of love, loss and enduring friendship.

The play was made popular by the 1989 movie version starring powerhouses Sally Field, 
Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine,Olympia Dukakis, 
Daryl Hannah and Julia Roberts

THE CAST

Truvy              Liz Cannon

M'Lynn           Fiona Hall

Annelle          Grace Chisholm

Shelby           Rebekah Talsma

Ouiser            Linda Pudney

Clairee           Marion Dixon

THE CREW

 Director     -    Kathy Gent

Assistant Director   -    Catherine Maunsell

Victoria Silvey  -  PA to the Director 

 Stage Managers  -   Sarah Dettwiler / Annie McGrath

 Production Manager   -  Sherry Ede

 Set Construction  -   Max Golding /James Carrick

 Costumes -  Janet Lyons /Cathie Sandy

 Props   -   Linda Camplin  /Annie McGrath

 Hairdressing Advisor  -  Carol Tollafield

 Set Dressing/Painting  - Caroline Parker / Anne Rimmer/ Tony Sandy

 Lighting/Sound Design -  Scott Thomas

Lighting & Sound Operator  -  Stephen Hood

Front of House Manager  -  Lesley Hawkey

 Publicity -  Sherry Ede/ Kathy Gent/ Katie Vincent

Bar Manager  -  Alastair Fletcher

Accent Coach -  Mackenzie Miller