Harriet Thorpe to join cast of STEEL MAGNOLIAS UK tour

Harriet Thorpe (The Brittas Empire, Absolutely Fabulous) will join the star-studded ensemble cast of Steel Magnolias, the hilarious and heart-warming play based on a true story, which embarks on an extensive UK and Ireland tour in 2023. 

Thorpe joins Laura Main (Call the Midwife), Diana Vickers (The Rise and Fall of Little  Voice) and Lucy Speed (EastEnders). Completing the cast are Caroline Harker (A Touch of Frost)  and Elizabeth Ayodele (Playboy of the West Indies). 

The show, directed by Anthony Banks, will begin its tour on 19 January at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre,  travelling to over 20 venues and conclude on 22 July at the Royal & Derngate Theatre, Northampton.

Steel Magnolias, which was first performed off-Broadway in 1987, is the story of six women who  come together once a week in a small-town beauty salon in the American South, and prove that  female friendship conquers all. Faced with the highs and lows of love and life, and amongst the  chaos of work, marriage and children, they unite to gossip, unwind and set the world to rights. 

This stage production features an all-female cast who bring this very funny and touching story of  friendship and the strength that women derive from one another beautifully to life on stage.  

The creative team are: set designer Laura Hopkins, costume designer Susan Kulkarni, lighting designer Howard Hudson, and sound designers Ben and Max Ringham.

This iconic comedy is the perfect ticket for every generation and proves that one hair appointment  might just change your life.

To book tickets for select touring venues, please click here.