Following on from a successful run of the in-house produced 'Brassed Off' in 2017, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced that it will stage a new production of Amanda Whittington’s 'Ladies' Day' from Friday 13th to Saturday 28th July 2018.
The show is a comedy about four likely lasses who work at a fish factory and head out on a day trip to the races. Work, love and life are just one long, hard, slog for local fish-filleting foursome Pearl, Jan, Shelley and Linda - will their fortunes change when they head to Ladies’ Day at Wolverhampton Racecourse?
Factory hairnets make way for fascinators, secrets are spilled with the champagne and friendships are tested to the limit. Yet as the day unfolds, their six-race bet keeps coming up trumps. If their luck holds, they could hit the jackpot! Speaking about the show, Chief Executive and Artistic Director, Adrian Jackson said:
“Last year’s production of Brassed Off re-established the Grand’s place in the producing world of theatre, brought high levels of positive publicity to the City of Wolverhampton and continued positive work and involvement with the local community.
"I am overjoyed that we can continue to produce new theatre and this production of Ladies’ Day for 2018 will be a thrilling project for all involved.”
'Ladies' Day' is produced in association with Wolverhampton Racecourse, which welcomes over 120,000 visitors each year to enjoy an exhilarating and memorable experience. Hosting around 80 race fixtures a year, including popular themed Music Live Saturday evening events, conferences, meetings and events.
Racing began in Wolverhampton in 1825 and moved to the current racecourse site in 1888, the first race meeting being held on 13 August. In 1994, HRH Queen Elizabeth II re-opened the new Wolverhampton Racecourse as it stands today. Managing Director of the racecourse, David Roberts, added:
“I am absolutely delighted to work in association with The Grand Theatre on this exciting new project. Like the theatre, Wolverhampton Racecourse is a long established and historical venue for the city. We share the same values in providing Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas with high quality entertainment.”
'Ladies' Day' is written by Amanda Whittington who is one of the most widely performed playwrights in the UK. She writes regularly for BBC Radio 4, contributing to the Woman's Hour serial and Afternoon Play slots. Her stage plays have also become a popular choice for amateur, community and school productions across the country.
Cast and Creative Team for the production will be announced soon. Tickets will go on sale to Friends Of The Grand at 10am on Friday 12th January and public sales open at 10am Monday 15th January at the Grand Theatre Box Office in person, by calling 01902 42 92 12 or online at grandtheatre.co.uk.
