Calendar Girls The musical
based on a true story
April 22nd - 25th, 2026
At
Strode Theatre,
Street, Somerset
The death of a much loved husband prompts a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women's Institute to do an extraordinary thing. Blasting away all preconceptions of what it is to be in a women's institute, they decide to do an artistic nude calendar to raise money for charity. Upturning preconceptions is a dangerous business and none of them expect the emotional and personal ramifications, but gradually the making of the fabulous and funny calendar brings each woman unexpectedly into flower.
The true story of the Calendar Girls launched a global phenomenon, a million copycat calendars, a record breaking movie, stage play and musical written by Tim Firth and Gary Barlow which coined the term "craughing" - the act of crying and laughing at the same time.
With unforgettable songs, every performance continues to add to the millions already raised for charity and also prove that there is no such thing as an ordinary woman.
Dates and times:
Wednesday 22nd April at 7.30pm
Thursday 23rd April at 7.30pm
Friday 24th April at 7.30pm
Saturday 25th April at 2.30pm
Saturday 25th April at 7.30pm
Come and join the team
There are some amazing opportunities to be part of this show.
On stage
Whether you can sing, dance or act, there will be lots of roles available in this brilliant show. Keep your eyes peeled on this page and our social media (@gsmcsociety) for more information about workshops and auditions.
Backstage
It’s not all about being in the spotlight, the team which works hard behind-the-scenes are key to getting our show on the road. From costumes and props to stage management and make-up, there’s a whole host of roles to get your teeth in to. Whether you want to get involved with a show but don’t want to sing and dance, or whether you simply want some experience working on an amazing show, let us know you’re interested.