Norma Sheahan stars in Shirley Valentine

Shirley Valentine starring Norma Sheahan

AN evening of laughter and triumph is in store for fans of Norma Sheahan, one of Irelandโ€™s leading dramatic actors, as she breathes new life into Willy Russellโ€™s effervescent and iconic character SHIRLEY VALENTINE at the Lime Tree Theatre this April.
Trapped in a dreary marriage and humdrum life, Shirley wonders when she lost her hopeful, youthful self. With no support from her demanding husband, snooty neighbour, or self-absorbed teens, Shirley resorts to full-blown (although somewhat one-sided) conversations with her kitchen wall.
So, when a divorced friend asks Shirley to go on a vacation to Greece, she bravely gathers what remains of her dignity and begins a humorous and uplifting voyage of rediscovery.
Shirley, with ever-opening eyes, begins to see the world โ€“ and herself โ€“ in a different lightโ€ฆ but will she ever go back to being โ€œSt Joan of the fitted unitsโ€?
Shirley Valentine plays at Lime Tree Theatre on Friday April 22, 8pm. Booking at www.limetreetheatre.ie

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