CALENDAR GIRLS FAQS
Here are answers to some of the questions we have already been asked
HOW MUCH NUDITY IS THERE?
Very little indeed - No actually reveals anything - as with the real calendar the only time the 'girls' de-robe is when they are safely behind their props - the audience never actually see anything. There is only one scene this happens in and it is right at the end of the show. A lot of time will be spent rehearsing and choreographing the photo shoot (fully clothed!!) to ensure everybody's modesty is maintained. If you have any specific queries about this please get in touch.
IS THERE A CHORUS / ENSEMBLE ?
Unfortunately, there is no additional chorus or ensemble in this piece. The core cast, of 19, become the chorus for any scenes where it is necessary, such as the Village fete.
IS THE AGE OF THE CHARACTERS IMPORTANT?
In some cases yes, in most cases no. It really depends on the character you have in mind. The main thing with casting any show is making relationships believable, therefore we will work hard to make ages match, even if it is not the exact age on the page.
DOES EVERY CHARACTER HAVE TO HAVE A NORTHERN ACCENT?
To quote the author "The women of the real calendar in truth came from many parts of the country. Actors should resist the pressure to perform any kind of Yorkshire pyrotechnics. Nothing compromises the truth of comedy like a slavish attention to vowel sounds and dipthongs. It will become a pebble in the shoe. If you can flatten the 'a' so that giraffe no longer rhymes with scarf then that will be more than sufficient.