Kathy Petrakis

Calendar Girls

By Tim Firth

Directed by Kathy Petrakis

Presented by Lane Cove Theatre Company

Calendar Girls is a popular stage play written by Tim Firth, based on the true story of eleven members of the Women's Institute in Yorkshire, England, who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for Leukaemia Research

"The Lane Cove Theatre Company's February 2026 production of Calendar Girls was received as a heartwarming, "absolutely delightful" success that perfectly balanced comedy with emotional depth."  whatsthe show -  4.5 stars

"Kathy Petrakis adapted this intimate play to a space that could have made some of the scenes more problematic than they appeared. The success of the production shows the importance of imagination, trust, confidence and enthusiasm." Stage Whispers  4 stars