The WI ladies of the Portrush Music Society production of Calendar Girls
Calendar Girls is the true story of a group of Yorkshire women who posed for a nude calendar (tastefully arranged to reflect their WI and rural background, of course) to raise funds in memory of one of their members’ husband, Non. died of Hodgkin’s lymphoma in July 1998.
And now the Portrush Music Society presents the musical version of their story – Calendar Girls the Musical.
After taking a break from the stage due to Covid-19 restrictions and bans, Portrush Music Society is excited to return to rehearsals for the All-Ireland premiere of this heartwarming musical.
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They will be performing the musical from February 18-26, 2022 at their new venue – the Magherabuoy House Hotel in Portrush.
Bookings are now open and tickets can be booked through www.ticketsource.co.uk/portrush-music-society
The true story of the Calendar Girls sparked a global phenomenon, a million copycat calendars, a record breaking movie, a play, and now this musical by Tim Firth and Gary Barlow who coined the term “Craughing” – the act of crying and laughing at the same time.
Portrush Music Society spokeswoman Fiona Flynn said, “We are particularly excited to be showing this 90th show.”
Marie Curie will provide buckets and envelopes for donations every time the show is performed at the Magherabuoy in the hope that viewers will donate generously!
Fiona continued, “The Portrush Music Society was founded in 1948 as Portrush Players and began performing musicals in 1962.
“We are an amateur nonprofit organization with cross-community membership based in Portrush and the surrounding area.
“Our fantastic members regularly put on award-winning shows and are very much looking forward to performing again in Portrush at the Magherabuoy Hotel.”
For more information on Calendar Girls the Musical dates, times, and ticket prices, or to learn more about the Portrush Music Society, visit their Facebook page.
Tickets for Calendar Girls can be booked through www.ticketsource.co.uk/portrush-music-society