Theatre group bares all for charity

THE cast of a new production of Calendar Girls have followed in the risque footsteps of their characters by baring all and going in front of the camera.

Members of Maltby Musical Theatre Group are starring in their own charity calendar — which is now on sale.

The theatre company are putting on their own production of the classic comedy film and contributing some of the proceeds from their fundraising ahead of curtain-up to Blood Cancer UK the charity supported by the original calendar girls from Rylston WI.

MMG members will be selling their calendars this weekend at a Christmas market, being held to raise funds towards staging the show at the Civic Theatre next March.

The market is at the Wesley Centre in Maltby from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, November 19.

Publicity officer Rachel Smith said: “We have lots of local stalls and refreshments, it’s free entry and kids can visit Santa for free.

“Our calendars and Christmas cards will be on sale at the event which will help to raise money for Blood Cancer UK, the charity supported by the original Calendar Girls.”

Rehearsals are now in full swing for the musical, which was written by Tim Firth and Gary Barlow.

Rachel added: “It’s a lovely play set in a Yorkshire with lots of highs and lows, very relatable for lots of people.

“Gary Barlow’s music brings the well-known story to life with plenty of rousing chorus numbers and emotive solo numbers.”

Tickets are available to buy from the Rotherham Civic website at www.rotherhamtheatres.co.uk or on 01709 823621.