The Jewish Chronicle

Review: Calendar Girls

April 23, 2009 10:56

ByJohn Nathan, John Nathan

1 min read

A starry cast including Lynda Bellingham and Patricia Hodge bolsters Tim Firth’s stage version of the real-life story about the Yorkshire Women’s Institute members who were photographed nude for a fund-raising calendar. More interesting than the sentimental action on stage is that the show, directed by Hamish McColl, is attracting an audience — ladies of a certain age who have come to see themselves depicted on stage — who normally stay away from the West End. Firth is an expert at pressing emotional buttons and moving on quickly. If you enjoyed the movie version, you will enjoy the play.

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