The Brittas Empire and Absolutely Fabulous star Harriet Thorpe is set to star in Steel Magnolias, which arrives at Richmond Theatre next month.
Based on a true story, which scored a film adaptation starring Dolly Parton and Julia Roberts in 1989, Thorpe will join Laura Main (Call the Midwife), Diana Vickers (Dial M For Murder) and Lucy Speed (EastEnders) in the ensemble cast.
Also appearing are Caroline Harker (A Touch of Frost) and Elizabeth Ayodele (Playboy of the West Indies).
Based on an original script by Robert Harding, the show begins its UK and Ireland tour in January and tells the story of six women who come together in a small-town beauty salon in the American South, proving that female friendship conquers all. Faced with the highs and lows of love and life, and amongst the chaos of work, marriage and children, they unite to gossip, unwind and set the world to rights.
Steel Magnolias plays Richmond Theatre from January 24-28, 2023.
