CHARACTER INFO
Please note all ages are approximate playing ages.
For this show we will need a cast of approximately 20 people - There is no Chorus in this piece, only named characters.
We have included links to some of the songs each principal character sings. NB Songs differ in the version of the show we will be performing.
FEMALE CHARACTERS
Annie* 50s - A calm, empathetic woman, dislikes conflict but always ready to join in mischief, married to John. Annie is the heart of the show - Solo Singing -
Scarborough
Very Slightly Almost
Kilimanjaro
Chris* 50s - Lively friendly, likes being the centre of attention, mother of Danny, wife of Rod - Solo Singing
Sunflower
Cora* mid to late 30s - A single mother of a teenage son, Tommo, with whom she has a very strong bond. Witty and funny. A fighter. - Solo Singing
Who Wants a Silent Night
Jessie* 70s - A retired teacher, but still a teacher. An inspirational woman who makes the most of life. Loyal but doesn’t suffer fools gladly. Married to Colin.
What Age Expects
Celia* 40s+ -Ex airhostess and the most glamorous of the women. She has a rebellious streak and is an incomer to the village.
So, I've Had a Little Work Done
Ruth* 40s /50s,
eager to please and keep everyone happy; emotionally abused by her husband, she goes on a journey from false self confidence to genuine self confidence.
My Russian Friend
THE GIRLS GROUP SONGS -
Dare - -
For One Night Only
Marie - Late 40s, early 50s. - Mother of Jenny and Chair of the WI. The WI gives her the status she craves- No solo singing
Miss Wilson* (Tea) 40+
Miss Wilson*(Coffee) 40+
Two sisters who are part of the fabric of the village and stalwarts of the WI. They say nothing except their drinks offerings.
Sing as part of the female chorus in several scenes, Including the photography scene.
Jenny 16 - Marie’s daughter and a rebel - solo singing - Song contains explicit lyrics.
Protect Me Less
MALE CHARACTERS
John 50s- Annie’s husband. A man who is kind, generous and liked by all - when he dies the loss is felt by everyone - solo singing in Yorkshire
Rod 50s - Chris’s husband, John’s mate. A man how loves life with the unpredictable Chris. He has a deadpan humour and he is committed to making the shop a success - Some Solo Singing
Danny 16 - Chris and Rod’s son. The conscientious head boy - solo singing
Protect Me Less
Tommo 16 - Cora’s son, Danny’s best mate and also his Mum’s best mate Some limited solo singing and ensemble
Lawrence 20s/30s - A shy rather nervous young man with wit and spirit. Focussed on his art -photography - No solo singing
Colin 70s - Jessie’s husband – both rebellious and compliant in that relationship Colin does very little solo singing.
Denis 50s - Celia’s husband. Working class lad who has done well. Captain of the golf club and proud of it- Some limited solo singing
Cameo Roles
Brenda Hulse 50s-70s - Speaker at the WI - No solo singing
Lady Cravenshire 50s -70s Local dignitary - No solo singing
*indicates characters involved in the Calendar photo shoot.
For the roles of Danny and Tommo we are happy to audition those of ages 15+
For Jenny we will be using some some one over 16+ and having left school.
Please note these roles use explicit language.
A word on nudity
Everyone will be aware of the Calendar shoot that is the best known aspect of the Calendar Girls’ story. It is essential that the audience see nothing that we do not wish them to see in this scene. It will be carefully choreographed and will require a great team effort from all those involved to ensure that each person’s modesty is protected by her fellow actors. The characters who are part of this scene are marked with an asterisk *
We have included links to some of the songs each principal character sings. NB Songs differ in the version of the show we will be performing.
FEMALE CHARACTERS
Annie* 50s - A calm, empathetic woman, dislikes conflict but always ready to join in mischief, married to John. Annie is the heart of the show - Solo Singing -
Scarborough
Very Slightly Almost
Kilimanjaro
Chris* 50s - Lively friendly, likes being the centre of attention, mother of Danny, wife of Rod - Solo Singing
Sunflower
Cora* mid to late 30s - A single mother of a teenage son, Tommo, with whom she has a very strong bond. Witty and funny. A fighter. - Solo Singing
Who Wants a Silent Night
Jessie* 70s - A retired teacher, but still a teacher. An inspirational woman who makes the most of life. Loyal but doesn’t suffer fools gladly. Married to Colin.
What Age Expects
Celia* 40s+ -Ex airhostess and the most glamorous of the women. She has a rebellious streak and is an incomer to the village.
So, I've Had a Little Work Done
Ruth* 40s /50s,
eager to please and keep everyone happy; emotionally abused by her husband, she goes on a journey from false self confidence to genuine self confidence.
My Russian Friend
THE GIRLS GROUP SONGS -
Dare - -
For One Night Only
Marie - Late 40s, early 50s. - Mother of Jenny and Chair of the WI. The WI gives her the status she craves- No solo singing
Miss Wilson* (Tea) 40+
Miss Wilson*(Coffee) 40+
Two sisters who are part of the fabric of the village and stalwarts of the WI. They say nothing except their drinks offerings.
Sing as part of the female chorus in several scenes, Including the photography scene.
Jenny 16 - Marie’s daughter and a rebel - solo singing - Song contains explicit lyrics.
Protect Me Less
MALE CHARACTERS
John 50s- Annie’s husband. A man who is kind, generous and liked by all - when he dies the loss is felt by everyone - solo singing in Yorkshire
Rod 50s - Chris’s husband, John’s mate. A man how loves life with the unpredictable Chris. He has a deadpan humour and he is committed to making the shop a success - Some Solo Singing
Danny 16 - Chris and Rod’s son. The conscientious head boy - solo singing
Protect Me Less
Tommo 16 - Cora’s son, Danny’s best mate and also his Mum’s best mate Some limited solo singing and ensemble
Lawrence 20s/30s - A shy rather nervous young man with wit and spirit. Focussed on his art -photography - No solo singing
Colin 70s - Jessie’s husband – both rebellious and compliant in that relationship Colin does very little solo singing.
Denis 50s - Celia’s husband. Working class lad who has done well. Captain of the golf club and proud of it- Some limited solo singing
Cameo Roles
Brenda Hulse 50s-70s - Speaker at the WI - No solo singing
Lady Cravenshire 50s -70s Local dignitary - No solo singing
*indicates characters involved in the Calendar photo shoot.
For the roles of Danny and Tommo we are happy to audition those of ages 15+
For Jenny we will be using some some one over 16+ and having left school.
Please note these roles use explicit language.
A word on nudity
Everyone will be aware of the Calendar shoot that is the best known aspect of the Calendar Girls’ story. It is essential that the audience see nothing that we do not wish them to see in this scene. It will be carefully choreographed and will require a great team effort from all those involved to ensure that each person’s modesty is protected by her fellow actors. The characters who are part of this scene are marked with an asterisk *