Talent

A Sheffield Theatres Production By Victoria Wood Crucible Theatre
A woman looks into a mirror, applying lipstick. Another woman behind clutches a cup of tea, watching her friend apply makeup
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About

'My hands are shaking you know. I haven’t been so keyed up about anything since I was the Virgin Mary.'

It’s 1978. Bunters club is hosting its Friday Talent Night – the acts on the bill hope that it’s a stepping stone to New Faces or Opportunity Knocks. 24-year-old Julie dreams of stardom, escape from her dead-end job and the chance to leave the drudgery of living at home with her mother. Her less worldly-wise friend Maureen has come along to offer support.

Full of Victoria Wood’s unmatched wit and observation, Talent is a play with music about friendship, ambition and the lower rungs of the showbiz ladder.

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Please note: Three performances (evening performances on 20, 22 and 24 July) are offered at a higher capacity and social distancing is not in place. For more information click here.

Talent will also be live streamed on Wed 7 July.


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Reviews

  • "her irrepressible sense of humour shines through in witty dialogue and delightful song lyrics."

    - British Theatre Guide

  • "The performances of the entire cast are spot on."

    - The Reviews Hub

  • "lots of wit, affectionate sarcasm and belly laughs"

    - The Yorkshire Times

  • "enjoyable"

    - Sheffield Star

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Credits

Staff

  • Writer VICTORIA WOOD
  • Director PAUL FOSTER
  • Designer JANET BIRD
  • Lighting Designer AIDEEN MALONE
  • Musical Supervisor SARAH TRAVIS
  • Musical Director ELLEN CAMPBELL
  • Sound Designer GEORGE DENNIS
  • Movement Director EMILY-JANE BOYLE
  • Casting Director WILL BURTON CDG
  • Assistant Director ELIN SCHOFIELD

Cast

  • Richard Cant

    Arthur

  • Daniel Crossley

    Compere

  • Jamie-Rose Monk

    Maureen

  • Jonathon Ojinnaka

    Mel

  • James Quinn

    George

  • Lucie Shorthouse

    Julie
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