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Cast announced for Calendar Girls the Musical at Octagon Theatre Bolton

Saturday, 2 May 2026 12:36

By David Murphy

The Octagon Theatre Bolton has confirmed the full cast for its upcoming production of Calendar Girls the Musical, set to tour multiple venues from this summer.

The production is a co production between Octagon Theatre Bolton, Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough, Theatre by the Lake in Keswick and New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich. It will open in Scarborough in late June before visiting each partner venue.

Returning performers at the Octagon include Matt Ian Kelly, who appeared in Brassed Off in 2024, Sarah Groarke from The Blonde Bombshells of 1943 in 2023, and Annie Kirkman, who featured in Ladies Day in 2023 and Dracula The Bloody Truth in 2024.

They will be joined by Alicia McKenzie, Matt Heslop, Fenella Norman, Karen Holmes, Pippa Duffy, Christina Meehan, Angela Caesar, Rachel Hammond and Neil Moors.

Calendar Girls the Musical is written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth and will be directed by Paul Robinson, artistic director at the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

The story follows a group of women in a Yorkshire Women’s Institute who create a fundraising calendar after the death of a husband. The project attracts widespread attention and leads to unexpected personal and emotional changes for those involved.

The story is based on real events and has previously been adapted into a film, stage play and musical.

Lotte Wakeham, artistic director at Octagon Theatre Bolton, said, “Calendar Girls the Musical is a story that has resonated deeply with audiences for years, we are delighted to be bringing it to our stage for the very first time, and to celebrate the incredible writing talents of two giants of the North West Gary Barlow and Tim Firth.

“Its warmth, wit and sense of community feel especially at home here at the Octagon. I am particularly excited to see how this popular musical will be brought to life in our unique space, and to share that experience together with everyone who walks through our doors.”

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