"Five stars don't seem adequate to honour Cavendish. One can't imagine any performer bringing more lovable, saucy humanity to Shirley, or giving the character a stronger underpinning of decency, pluck and resilience."- Winnipeg Free Press
"In her performance, which is a true tour-de-force, Cavendish not only makes Shirley's journey credible, but has the audience rooting for her all the way." - CBC Manitoba
For Shirley Bradshaw, maiden name Valentine, the years have gone by far too quickly, and she is now mired in an “unused life.” Unhappy in her marriage, taken advantage of by her children and ignored by pretty much everyone, Shirley jumps at the chance to escape. With wit and a colourful vocabulary, Shirley commits subtle anarchy and has the adventure of a lifetime, but what does she do when it is time to head home? Heartwarming and inspiring, Nicola Cavendish returns to MTC to reprise her role in Shirley Valentine, a play that speaks to everyone who has ever wanted more.
WARNING: Mature themes
RUNNING TIME: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes
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