Croft House Theatre Company will present a hilarious re-imagination of Victoria Wood‘s famous television comedy, Acorn Antiques – The Musical.
Arriving at the Sheffield Lyceum Theatre on March 19th – 23rd, a musical version of Victoria Wood‘s famous television comedy follows the lives of sisters Miss Babs and Miss Berta struggling to keep their antiques business open, as shop after shop on the High Street closes. A devious third sister Miss Bonnie plans to sell the shop to ‘The Guilty Bean’; the world’s second biggest chain of coffee shops.
This all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza is lead by Sheffield residents Kate Parkin and Louise Walker and Fiona Hannon, familiar faces of Croft House Theatre Company, local group presenting the show.
With family secrets, life-changing acting and high-spirited musical numbers, can they still employ Mrs Overall? Will Mr Clifford ever get his memory back, and remember who he’s engaged to? And most worrying of all, will Mrs Overall be able to tap dance whilst holding the tray?
Celia Imrie, who originated the role of Miss Babs in both the television show and West End production of Acorn Antiques, has sent her regards and good luck vibes to Sheffield actress Kate Parkin in a personal letter, writing: “Thinking of you all the way, Kate. Hey, hey, you’re on your way. From the other Miss B, with love.”
Parkin, who received her letter during a recent rehearsal from fellow cast member Louise Walker, who will take on her sister Miss Berta, is still shocked and deeply touched by her message from Imrie: “Miss Babs is Celia’s part, she originated it, so to get her blessing as I step into these enormous shoes is for me the biggest of blessings. I just hope I do her justice and bring a bit of Kate to the part.”
The show received critical acclaim during its run at the Haymarket Theatre in London with Julie Walters once again starring as Mrs Overall, and now this legendary local amateur theatre company have the opportunity to show the city the very best of its local talent.
With wonky sets, missed cue’s and hilarious mistakes, can the sisters prevent their new sibling from closing the family business and opening a new chain of coffee shops in its place, will Miss Berta help Clifford remember any of his past and will Mrs O. make it on stage on time and maybe with a cheeky macaroon or two?
Join this incredibly talented cast on March 19th-23rd for an evening of pure hilarious delights.
Acorn Antiques is presented by Croft House Theatre Company, Directed by Mark Harris, and Choreographed by Sally Wragg with Musical Direction by Andy Booth.
Tickets available on 0114 249 6000 or online at www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
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