AN evening of laughter and triumph is in store for fans of Norma Sheahan, one of Ireland’s leading dramatic actors, as she breathes new life into Willy Russell’s effervescent and iconic character SHIRLEY VALENTINE at the Lime Tree Theatre this April.
Trapped in a dreary marriage and humdrum life, Shirley wonders when she lost her hopeful, youthful self. With no support from her demanding husband, snooty neighbour, or self-absorbed teens, Shirley resorts to full-blown (although somewhat one-sided) conversations with her kitchen wall.
So, when a divorced friend asks Shirley to go on a vacation to Greece, she bravely gathers what remains of her dignity and begins a humorous and uplifting voyage of rediscovery.
Shirley, with ever-opening eyes, begins to see the world – and herself – in a different light… but will she ever go back to being “St Joan of the fitted units”?
Shirley Valentine plays at Lime Tree Theatre on Friday April 22, 8pm. Booking at www.limetreetheatre.ie
