Steel Magnolias is a stage play by American writer Robert Harling, based on his experience with his sister's death. The critically acclaimed play is a comedy-drama about the bond among a group of southern women in northwest Louisiana.
The action is set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done.
Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town's rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I'm not crazy, I've just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M'Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a "good ole boy."
| Theatre/Venue Name | Courthouse Theatre |
| Venue address | 6 Grant St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350 |
| All performance dates and start times | Saturday 4 December, 8pm |
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| Creative Team | Director – Mary Rose McLaren |
| Cast List | Annelle – Mika Wallace and Jessica Hillman
Truvy – Miranda Donald Shelby – Olivia French
M’Lynn – Linda Ogier
Clairee – Janette Baxter
Ouiser – Peppa Sindar
Understudies
Truvy and Shelby – Liana Skewes
M’Lynn – Pascale Cooper-Kennington
Clairee and Ouiser – Gin O’Brien
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Shows in December 2021
| Show | Theatre | Venue | Show Category | Opening Night Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUFFS: The Play | CenterStage Geelong | CentreStage | Play | 16/12/2021 | More Info |
| Steel Magnolias | Ballarat National Theatre Inc | Courthouse Theatre | Play | 04/12/2021 | More Info |
| One Man, Two Guvnors | The Other Theatre Company | Albury Showgrounds | Play | 16/12/2021 | More Info |