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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 22, 2019 10:43:58 GMT
 Assuming this is a tour given a one week run at the Lowry in September (24th to 28th) but I can’t find anything else about it. |
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Post by danb on Feb 22, 2019 11:06:17 GMT
Anyone else read that as ‘desperately hoping for an all star cast’ ?
If Liz McDonald is your opening gambit you have to wonder.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2019 11:13:36 GMT
Placing a substantial bet this is a jukebox.
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Post by david on Feb 22, 2019 11:57:57 GMT
I'm undecided yet whether to book for the Saturday matinee or not as I'm watching MAME at Hope Mill in the evening. I think further casting news and seeing the offering at the Royal Exchange may swing my decision.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2019 12:01:57 GMT
Anyone else read that as ‘desperately hoping for an all star cast’ ? If Liz McDonald is your opening gambit you have to wonder. I read it as "With an all star cast".. but annoyingly I've noticed the 'an' is missing and it's really irritating me..haha But yes. She was less than great in Rocky Horror so my expectations are low for this. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2019 12:03:48 GMT
THE THUNDER GIRLS
With all star cast
And mega light stage effectings
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Post by MrsCondomine on Feb 22, 2019 14:34:59 GMT
"Chrissie broke the Girl Code as Rick was also the boyfriend of Band mate, Roxanne."
THE HORROR.
Not.. not the Girl Code. Anything but that.
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Post by latefortheoverture on Feb 22, 2019 22:45:02 GMT
WOW! This really is quite something, I have so many questions. I cannot wait to see the tacky marketing and amazing trailer we are bound to get!
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 23, 2019 7:50:00 GMT
This reminded me (for some odd reason) of a TV series in the 70's called Rock Follies about the ups and downs of a girl band and starred Rula Lenska, Julie Covington and Charlotte Cornwell! I remember rather enjoying it! This will be nothing like it and sounds like a downmarket Dreamgirls!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 23, 2019 8:17:02 GMT
All sounds a bit “Spicey” to me. Chrissie is Mel B surely?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2019 8:19:46 GMT
WOW! This really is quite something, I have so many questions. I cannot wait to see the tacky marketing and amazing trailer we are bound to get! |
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Post by TheatreTwittic on Feb 23, 2019 12:17:51 GMT
‘The Thunder Girls,’ is the debut play by Manchester local Melanie Blake, starring four female actors over the age of 50, and will have its will preview run at The Lowry Tue 24 – Sat 28 September.
Blake adapted the play from her debut novel of the same name, which will be published by Pan Macmillan this summer. The play’s all-star female cast will be announced one by one over the next few months and the first ‘Thunder Girl’ to be revealed is Coronation Street star and national treasure Beverley Callard. ‘The Thunder Girls’ is a true celebration of women, with all four of The Thunder Girls actresses, as well as the writer coming from working class roots.
‘The Thunder Girls’ follows an ‘80s girl group reuniting 30 years after greed, envy and ego tore the band and their friendship apart. The play focuses on what goes on during the night from hell when lead singer Chrissie tries to reunite the band she dumped. Chrissie is desperate to salvage herself from bankruptcy after being conned out of her fortune by her toy boy husband. But is there a price which can heal the wounds? Or maybe some friendships never die, even if you want them to?
The soon to be revealed all-female cast are all much loved house hold names. Beverley Callard takes on the role of Roxanne, the former band member who holds the balance of power in the reunion summit – but Roxanne’s wounds are the deepest as Chrissie didn’t just steal her career when she broke up the band, she stole her man. And Roxanne, who has nothing left to lose, is more than happy to cut off her nose to spite her face. For her, revenge might be sweeter than reconciliation and it has been a long time coming.
They say write about what you know, and as one of the UK’s most powerful female talent agent and former music manager, Melanie has lived and breathed ‘The Thunder Girls.’
Melanie came from nothing but was inspired by Jackie Collins’ books and ‘80s television to believe that she could become whoever she wanted to be. She went on to work with the biggest names in showbiz from Destiny’s Child and The Spice Girls while at Top of the Pops before forming her own management company which became the most successful independent agency in the UK.
‘The Thunder Girls’ will have its premiere preview run at The Lowry Tue 24 – Sat 28 September.
Steve Cowton, head of theatre operations at The Lowry, said: “We love being able to host exciting new work. We’re particularly looking forward to welcoming The Thunder Girls premiere as it’s a story that is rooted in the North West and we’re sure our audiences are going to love the show.”
Beverley Callard said: “As an actor, when the scripts for plays land on my doormat – I’m always flattered and read them with relish. Mostly I have to say no because of my commitments to Coronation Street. Often, the lead character is a man, usually in a cast of maybe 10 men, 2 women, if we’re lucky. The females will be 20 something, or 30 something, and if you’re lucky maybe one woman ‘of an age’ max. Then I read ‘THE THUNDER GIRLS’ and WOW! A four strong ensemble of real women with real life experience! Feisty, sexy, funny, not to mention rich in drama, comedy and tragedy. Most important of all, this play is fiercely entertaining, every audience will love it! I simply could not say no and cannot wait to play Roxanne.”
Melanie Blake said: “To be returning to my home city 25 years since I left with my debut play premiering at The Lowry is an honour and a privilege – and proof that dreams really can come true. It’s taken nearly two decades to bring THE THUNDER GIRLS play and book to the public and I can’t wait to come home and see the audiences’ reaction to this strong female narrative. It’s time we saw more strong female leads in theatre and my play is about four incredibly powerful and empowered women and I can’t wait to see it staged in Salford.”
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 23, 2019 12:52:22 GMT
Good to see the company press/PR department doing such an excellent job TheatreTwittic ! |
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Post by TheatreTwittic on Feb 23, 2019 13:58:49 GMT
Good to see the company press/PR department doing such an excellent job TheatreTwittic ! 😂 It was tucked away in the Lowry news |
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Post by TallPaul on Feb 23, 2019 14:10:43 GMT
It's a wonder anyone can find anything on the Lowry website. I usually find myself pulling my hair out, and I don't have much to spare!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2019 16:08:52 GMT
Needs diverting to the plays section then
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Post by shady23 on Feb 24, 2019 19:46:49 GMT
I'm sure we will all be glued tomorrow for further news...
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Post by Someone in a tree on Feb 24, 2019 19:54:07 GMT
Im so excited I'm sure i will have a sleepless night
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Post by TallPaul on Feb 24, 2019 22:08:40 GMT
Doesn't say much for Beverley Callard's abilities if the first 'actress' is only being revealed tomorrow!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2019 7:28:11 GMT
Wow. I am loving the loose approach to the use of the English language.
THE THUNDER GIRLS
play
Not 'A Brand new Play', or 'A New play Coming Soon'. Just 'Play'.
Also, have they not announced their first actress already in stating Beverly Callard will be starring?!
Is this actually being ran by GCSE students doing a practical experiment or something? No, sorry, they'd probably be doing a better job.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 25, 2019 8:06:45 GMT
It’s listed under musicals on the Lowry website.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 25, 2019 8:13:17 GMT
Beverley Callard said: “As an actor, when the scripts for plays land on my doormat – I’m always flattered and read them with relish”. I don’t know why but I find the idea of Beverly Callard fielding offers to do plays really amusing. Like that scene in The Producers, Beverley up all night surrounded by piles and piles of scripts. Finally she lands on Thunder Girls. Read it? She DEVOURS it (with some relish on the side). |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2019 9:43:27 GMT
Keeping close tabs on this.
Seems like a lesson on how not to launch a new production.
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Post by TallPaul on Feb 25, 2019 9:54:04 GMT
I've learnt a very important lesson this morning. ALWAYS look at the date and time of a tweet!
Apologies to BC for doubting her credentials.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2019 8:08:38 GMT
WOW! This really is quite something, I have so many questions. I cannot wait to see the tacky marketing and amazing trailer we are bound to get! |
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