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Ladies in Lavender

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  4w, 2m

Shaun McKenna

Ladies in Lavender
Adapted for the stage by Shaun McKenna;
Based on the film written And directed by Charles Dance
From A short story by William J. Locke

An evocative, heart-warming story of unfulfilled dreams and unrequited love.

Ladies in Lavender

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 2m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptation (Literature), Adaptation (Stage & Screen)
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner of five Broadway World UK Awards 2012:

    Best Fringe or Regional Play (Shaun McKenna)
    Best Actress in a Leading Role (Hayley Mills)
    Best Actress in a Featured Role (Belinda Lang)
    Best Actor in a Featured Role (Robert Rees)
    Best Director of a Play (Robin Lefevre)

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Summary

An evocative, heart-warming story of unfulfilled dreams and unrequited love.

Based on the hit film screenplay by Charles Dance starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, and on the original short story by William J. Locke, Ladies In Lavender tells the tale of two sisters Ursula and Janet who live in a close-knit fishing village in picturesque Cornwall, in 1936.When a handsome and talented young Polish violinist bound for America is washed ashore, the Widdington sisters take him under their wing and nurse him back to health. However, the presence of the mysterious young man disrupts their peaceful lives and the community in which they live.

History
Ladies in Lavender opened at the Royal Theatre, Northampton on April 6th 2012
Cast Attributes
  • Time Period 1930s
  • Features Period Costumes

Media

"Shaun McKenna's adaptation really doesn't need any bells or whistles.  Thankfully this is clearly understood by director Robin Lefevre and the talented company." The British Theatre Guide

"A thumping good brand new play in its own right...beautifully measured, touching and often very funny...If I had to choose just one play to watch again from this year's batch it would, without question, be my number one choice." Bath Chronicle

"It delivers perfect comic timing and hilarious lines." Northampton Chronicle & Echo

"There’s a magical feel to this show… This is a rather brilliant production." Daventry Express

"...lovingly adapted for the stage by Shaun McKenna and what a great job he has made of it..."  Milton Keynes Citizen

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Shaun McKenna

Shaun McKenna
Shaun McKenna is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter and lyricist. In 2021 his original thriller Rocky Road was nominated for the new OnComm award, created by the Offies for outstanding theatre work streamed during lockdown. Shaun was one of the core writers on th ...
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