Join us for a comedy-drama about six female friends in the American south. Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling, takes place in the 1980s in Northern Louisiana. Set in a beauty parlour owned by Truvy, who is joined by her new assistant Annelle, the women meet once a week for a gossip and a giggle while Truvy makes them beautiful. Mother and daughter, M'Lynn and Shelby, are frequently at odds over everything from Shelby's wedding colours to how Shelby manages her Type 1 diabetes. Local curmudgeon Ouiser and her lifelong friend Clairee test and tease each other as only lifelong friends can. Small town gossip, family friction, and true-life tragedy are all contained in this modern classic that will make you laugh a lot, cry a little, and remind you to appreciate the true friendships and bonds that we develop through our lives.
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We will be raising money for Diabetes UK at the performances, so please bring something for the donation buckets.
The Theatre at Chatsworth House, DE45 1PN