Feeling trapped in a world of domesticity, Shirley, a housewife from Liverpool, needs a change in her life before she has another conversation with the walls.
When her friend Jane invites her on a trip to a Greek island, Shirley jumps at the chance.
While relaxing on holiday, she rediscovers the woman she used to be and the happiness that she has been missing. Shirley embarks on a passionate affair with Costas, a local Greek man, and realizes that there is more to life than the dull, mundane existence she leads back home.
At the airport, she has a major decision to make. Head home to her old life or go back to the hotel she has been staying at to ask for a job. Finally, she is living the life she has dreamed of and rediscovered the self-confidence she has lost.
8th - 10th May, Boulevard Theatre
Director - Karen Steadman
Cast
Shirley – a middle-aged housewife. You all know Shirley and you also know the commitment and hard work that will be required to play this amazing role. It is not for the faint-hearted. It’s two hours of YOU, talking, remembering, cooking (chips and egg), engaging, playing, laughing, crying and being Shirley Valentine! But what a fantastic role!
Important Dates
Auditions - Friday 14th February (Shirley Valentines Day)- Please see audition information below.
Rehearsals - As this is a one woman show we will allowing the successful performer to arrange mutually convenient rehearsal times with the director. However, Friday evenings have been earmarked.
Show Week - Week commencing Sunday 4th May - you will need to be available each evening of this week for tech/dress.
Audition Information
For the auditions we would like you to learn or be familiar with one of the following extracts. The director might workshop other moments in the audition room.