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Shirley Valentine starring Natalie Bassingthwaighte Opens in Melbourne Tonight

SHIRLEY VALENTINE OPENS IN MELBOURNE TONIGHT

Starring Natalie Bassingthwaighte in a career defining role

The joyous, life affirming comedy Shirley Valentine officially opens at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre tonight. Leading lady of stage and screen Natalie Bassingthwaighte has returned to Australian stages to star in one of the world’s most popular plays, Shirley Valentine, directed by Lee Lewis.

This beloved one-woman play by Willy Russell tells the inspiring and hilarious story of Shirley, a middle-aged, working class Liverpool housewife stuck in a life of routine. Talking to her kitchen wall, she dreams of escape and wonders what happened to the adventurous girl she once was.

When a friend invites her on a spontaneous holiday to Greece, Shirley takes a bold leap into the unknown. With humour, charm and grit, she rediscovers her passion for life and her sense of self. Will she return to her old ways, or will Shirley find a new life where she can finally be her true self?

Shirley Valentine is brought to life by acclaimed actress Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Known for her incredible versatility spanning film (Elvis), television (Neighbours, Underbelly, X-Factor) and stage (Chicago, Jagged Little Pill), Natalie’s portrayal promises to deliver a fresh, dynamic take on Shirley’s journey, capturing every laugh, tear and moment of courage.

An unforgettable, heartwarming journey of self-discovery that has captivated audiences worldwide. Don’t miss this chance to fall in love with Shirley’s wit, wisdom and wild spirit in a story that reminds us that it’s never too late to chase your dreams.

Shirley Valentine is running until 16 February. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.

www.shirleyvalentine.com.au
@shirleyvalentineau

Venue                                 Atheneum Theatre, Melbourne
Season                               Until 16 February
Performance Times      Wed -Thurs 7:00pm, Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2.00pm, Wed 1:00pm & Sun 4:00pm 
Prices                                 From $30.00 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings                            ticketmaster.com.au or phone (03) 9650 1500
Groups 8-19+ visit ticketmaster.com.au
Groups 20+ email groups@ticketmaster.com.au

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