Magnolias at Little Theatre

Woy Woy Little Theatre will be performing Steel Magnolias, a play written by Robert Harling.

The play tells the story of six soft-hearted "magnolias" with steely dispositions who gather regularly at Truvy's Beauty Salon, to chat with, counsel, criticise and comfort one another.

This new production features Mary Middleton as M'Lynn and Amanda Benson as Truvey, and is directed by Margaret McGowan.

Ms Middleton is a breast cancer survivor.

In 1998, it was doubtful she would ever perform again but within a very short time she was back on stage.

Ms Benson runs Kids Drama and Discovery at Umina PCYC, a program designed for children to discover and explore acting skills while having fun and gaining self-confidence.

Ms McGowan has been involved with theatre for young people at The Entrance Youtheatre and GMS Juniors.

For 10 years, Ms McGowan wrote theatre reviews for the local press followed by 10 years doing the same as presenter with community radio 2CCC-FM.

The show opens at the Peninsula Theatre on July 1.

For more information, contact the booking office from June 20 on 4344 4737 between 10am and 2pm weekdays.

Press Release, May 19, April 12 Brenda Logan, Woy Woy Little Theatre