Grab Your Hats, Get Your Tickets, and Join Us for a Day at the Races!
Our November production is tipped to be one of the funniest plays we’ve put on at Syston QT Theatre Group.
We’re chomping at the bit to bring Amanda Whittington’s heartwarming comedy ‘Ladies’ Day’ to the stage in Syston. And with just over a month to go, the going looks good for a strong finish come show week.
Directed by our own firm favourite, Leigh White, ‘Ladies’ Day’ tells the story of four ladies who work as fish filleters in a fish factory in Hull. Work, love, and life are just one long hard slog for the foursome – Pearl, Jan, Shelley, and Linda – who are closely factory-supervised by Joe. But the ladies’ fortunes are set to change. As the girls head off to Royal Ascot on Ladies’ Day for a flirt, flutter, fizz, and fun, secrets start to be revealed. If their luck holds out, they could hit the jackpot and lot more besides!
Our leading line-up features familiar favourites and some exciting newcomers. They’ve been busy putting in the groundwork in rehearsals, warming up for putting on a winning performance for our loyal Syston QT supporters.
It’s been wonderful to see our cast finding their feet with their roles over the past few weeks, which isn’t difficult when Amanda Whittington’s writing is so clever, funny, and relatable. Amanda Whittington has created an ensemble of characters that we can all recognise; from Pearl who’s the eldest of the group – facing her twilight years, free from a job she’s done for years (she’s not “retiring”!) – through to Patrick – a young racing jockey who’s become tired and disillusioned with his racing life and just wants some normality and a good meal without the worry of gaining a few extra pounds. Whilst our female cast members pick up the gauntlet of perfecting each of the four leading ladies in the play, our male cast members all play two different roles, which is a great challenge and incredible to see the switch-up.
Come and cheer us on Tuesday 25th – Friday 28th November at The Old Chapel, Chapel Street, Syston, LE7 1GN.
At just £10 a ticket it’s a sure bet you’ll enjoy an evening of laughter (big hats optional). Tickets for ‘Ladies’ Day’ are now available from our website or by calling Dorothy Surtees on 0798 996 0114.
Head to our website for more details about the play and meet our runners and riders, https://www.qttheatregp.co.uk
See you at the finish post!
Leigh White, Director of ‘Ladies’ Day’
Syston QT Theatre Group
