When Annie's husband John dies of leukemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow Women's Institute members to pose nude with them for an "alternative" calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence. The news of the women's charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapeley in the Yorkshire Dales. The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie's friendship is put to the test under the strain of their newfound fame.

This July, Watergate Theatre Collective bring the spirit of this inspiring and uplifting story to life. With a talented cast of 14 performers, this fresh staging promises laughter, tears and a heartfelt celebration of friendship, community, and courage.

Directed by Christine Scarry

Cast

Chris - Claire Henriques
Annie - Dee Gibney
Ruth - Nancy Rochford Flynn
Jessie - Paula Drohan
Celia - Sarah Brennan
Cora - Sophie Blaney Parslow
Marie - Kevina Hayes
John - Fergal Millar
Rod - Peter Madden
Lawrence - Owen Finnegan
Liam - Ben Nunan
Brenda - Maeve Tierney
Lady Cravenshire - Mary O’ Brien
Elaine - Katherine Hession