Shirley Valentine shares her life at the Sneddon
KickstArt, presents a revival of their multi award-winning production of Shirley Valentine, by Willy Russell, at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from 11-22 September, starring Lisa Bobbert.
THE third Durban production of the year for Durban’s greatest theatrical export, KickstArt, presents a revival of their multi award-winning production of Shirley Valentine, by Willy Russell, at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from 11-22 September, starring Lisa Bobbert.
Shirley Valentine is a taken-for-granted middle-aged housewife, with indulged children and a self-involved husband who is caught in a menopausal rut; she finds herself talking to the kitchen wall while cooking her husband’s supper.
A frisky girlfriend wins an all-expenses-paid holiday for two to Greece for two and invites Shirley along. The journey to Greece echoes Shirley’s personal journey of affirmation and discovery, and after a fortnight in the sun, she begins to see the world, and herself, in a different light.
The play is directed by Steven Stead, designed by Greg King, with lighting design by Tina le Roux. Lisa Bobbert reprises her 2008 role as the bored housewife who flees the nest.
Booking for all KickstArt productions is through Computicket, and for block bookings of 10 or more, or sold performances and early bird specials, contact Ailsa Windsor of Going Places: 083 250 2690 or editor.goingplacessa@gmail.com
