‘Shirley Valentine’ on stage in Durban

IF you enjoyed the movie, then book early for KickstArt’s production of ‘Shirley Valentine’.

Popular Durban actor Lisa Bobbert plays the part of Shirley Valentine, 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 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.

This much-loved play has been both a 1986 Willy Russell one-hander and a charming, romantic comedy film with Russell also writing the screenplay. It starred Pauline Collins in a career-defining role, supported by Tom Conti and Julie McKenzie. ‘Shirley Valentine’ followed the similar-themed film, ‘Educating Rita’.

KickstArt invites you to come on a liberating adventure with Shirley Valentine, everybody’s favourite housewife. This production is directed by Steven Stead and designed by Greg King, with lighting design by Tina le Roux.

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 at 083 2502690 or editor.goingplacessa@gmail.com.