Touching tale courtesy of SAMT

It was a tale that touched a nation.

A group of middle aged WI women from Yorkshire shed their clothes and their inhibitions to raise funds for cancer research by producing a nude calendar.

They were motivated to do so after the death of one of their members husbands who died from leukaemia.

Calendar Girls The Play is the latest offering from Sale and Altrincham Musical Theatre and director Martyn Preston is sure this remarkable story will capture the imagination of audiences when it opens later this month.

Martyn said:

“Calendar Girls is a heart warming and poignant play that tells the story of a group of women who come together to create a calendar to raise money for charity.

“Rehearsals have been fun and the cast and crew have been working hard to bring this beautiful piece to the stage.

“The play has been well received by audiences around the world and the themes of friendship, courage and resilience are universal.”

SAMT presents Calendar Girls The Play at Altrincham Little Theatre from March 28 to April 1. For tickets and performance details visit samtheatre.co.uk.