Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm – Sun at 2 pm
Calendar Girls is based on a true story about a group of Women’s Institute members who decide to do an ‘alternative’ calendar to raise money to buy a settee for the cancer wing of the local hospital.
When Annie’s husband dies of leukemia and after months of sitting in the relatives waiting room Annie and Chris come up with the idea of doing a nude calendar to raise funds to replace the settee in the waiting room. The play follows the group as they plan, organize and execute the calendar and how they deal with all the emotions along the way. When the news of the calendar goes global the play looks at how that affects the friendships and lives of the ladies in the group as the fame of it all puts a strain on each and every one of them. The play is both a hilarious and emotional but very poignant as it deals with the raw emotion of death as well as challenges within the friendships and how each woman has a hidden agenda driving them to do the calendar. Ultimately the calendar is a huge success to a level never imagined by any of the women.
The play is set in modern times in a church hall in the rural village of Knapeley, Yorkshire, England. It is over two acts with a 15 minute interval in between.
“Calendar Girls” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Do you plan on joining us for a charming comedy filled with Canadian wit? Here’s what you need to know before curtain time!
Treat Yourself! Don’t forget to bring along some cash — Our canteen and bar will be open for pre-show and intermission.
Parking is limited on-site, so we encourage you to:
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- Arrive early – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances start at 7:30 pm; Sunday performances start at 2 pm
- Carpool with fellow theatre lovers
- Use nearby off-site parking options, if you are able
Once the performance has begun, latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the Front of House manager.
Thank you for understanding. Your attention to these details will help to make the experience more enjoyable for everyone.
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CAST
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| Co-Production Manager Rhea Vardy-MacPhee | Co-Production Manager Michele Gaudet | Director Clair Henderson |
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| Stage Manager Amanda Wilmore | Assistant Stage Manager Danielle Fry |
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| Marina Romeo appearing as Chris | Erin Niedermayer appearing as Annie | Emma Bicknell appearing as Cora |
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| Pat Post appearing as Jessie | Pamela Sullivan appearing as Celia | Elaine Melanson appearing as Ruth |
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| Christine MacNeil appearing as Marie | Mike Taylor appearing as John | Jeff Karanabow appearing as Rod |
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| Bonnie Matthews appearing as Lady Cravenshire | Liam Browne appearing as Lawrence | Mark Rushworth appearing as Liam |
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| Desaree De Cruz appearing as Elaine | Candace Conlin appearing as Brenda Hulse |
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| Photos by Jay Fisher at Capture It Photography (except *) | ||
Charity of Choice
The Cellfie Project is a unique program at IWK Health that helps young patients and families better understand a leukemia (a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow) diagnosis. Through the Cellfie Project, patients visit the IWK’s hematopathology lab to learn and see pictures (‘cellfies’) of their healthy cells and leukemia cells during and after treatment to show that the leukemia cells have been eliminated.
Bedford Players is pleased to donate $1 from every ticket sold for Calendar Girls to our charity of choice, The Cellfie Project.
