Shirley Valentine
29 October– 8 November 2025
Twelfth Night Theatre, Bowen Hills
Starring leading lady of stage and screen Natalie Bassingthwaighte in the role of a lifetime, Shirley Valentine gives Willy Russell’s life-affirming comedy a vibrant new life.
This beloved one-woman play tells the inspiring and hilarious story of Shirley, a middle-aged, working-class Liverpool housewife stuck in a life of routine. Talking to her kitchen wall, she dreams of escape and wonders what happened to the adventurous girl she once was. When a friend invites her on a spontaneous holiday to Greece, Shirley takes a bold leap into the unknown. With humour, charm and grit, she rediscovers her passion for life and her sense of self. Will she return to her old ways, or will Shirley find a new life where she can finally be her true self?
Shirley Valentine is brought to life by acclaimed actress Natalie Bassingthwaighte and directed by Lee Lewis, promising to deliver a fresh, dynamic take on Shirley’s journey and capture every laugh, tear, and moment of courage.
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