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Signs of a Star Shaped Diva

by Nona Shepphard
in a co-production with Theatre Royal Stratford East
19 April - 22 May 2010


No one remembers mousey old Sue, the undertaker from Bingley Bridge.  No one knows she’s a Diva fanatic, until one day she is offered a cabaret spot at Harry’s Place.  Overnight, Tammy Frascati is born and Sue finds herself hurtling to stardom and Las Vegas, signing the songs of her favourite Divas, Billie Holiday, Dusty Springfield, Ella Fitzgerald and Gloria Gaynor.

But as success beckons Tammy, a handsome stranger pierces Sue’s heart.  What does she do? Can she have both?

Caroline Parker gives a virtuoso performance as Sue and her alter ego Tammy as she takes us on a journey of fame, frocks and false eyelashes battling with true love from Bingley Bridge.


Featuring captioned dialogue and signed songs, Signs of a Diva was originally conceived by Graeae’s Artistic Director, Jenny Sealey and this new production has been expanded so we can enjoy even more of Sue’s story and the songs that provide a soundtrack to it.

Parker is a warm and engaging presence, and it all slips down as easily as iced frascati.
The Guardian

Viva La Diva!... This one woman show is fantastic. Hilarious and heartfelt... Parker proves to be utterly divine as she captures the songs perfectly.           
Three Weeks (Edinburgh)

This show is absolutely brilliant and I would highly recommened it.
remotegoat.com

TOUR DETAILS:

       
NOTTINGHAM
, Lakeside Arts Centre 
19 & 20 April, 8pm, £12, £9 concessions
Box Office: 0115 846 7777
www.lakesidearts.org.uk

IPSWICH, New Wolsey
23 & 24 April, 7.45pm, from £8.50
Box Office: 01473 295 900
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

SCARBOROUGH
, Stephen Joseph Theatre (The McCarthy)
27 & 28 April, 7.45pm, £12/£14, £10/£12 concessions
Box Office: 01723 370 541
www.sjt.uk.com

KESWICK, Theatre by the Lake 
1 – 3 May, 7.45pm, £14, concessions from £8
Box Office: 01768 774411
www.theatrebythelake.co.uk 

BRISTOL
, Tobacco Factory (The Brewery)
5 - 9 May, 8.15pm, £9, £7 concessions
Box Office: 0117 902 0344
www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com

CRAWLEY, The Hawth
14 May, 7.45pm, £13, £11 concessions
Box Office: 01293 553636
www.hawth.co.uk

BIRMINGHAM
, The REP
17 – 19 May, 7.45pm, £10, concessions available
Box Office: 0121 236 4455
www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

MANCHESTER, Royal Exchange Studio
20 - 21 May, 7.30pm, £9.50, £6.50 concessions
22 May, 8pm, £9.50, £6.50 concessions
Box Office: 0161 833 9833
www.royalexchange.co.uk