Ladies Down Under takes stage at New Vic Theatre

Cast of Ladies Down Under

Amanda Whittington’s Ladies Down Under – the sequel to last year’s smash-hit production of Ladies’ Day – will take to the stage at the New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-Under-Lyme this March.

After winning the jackpot at Royal Ascot, the ladies fly ‘Down Under’. But when they land, each of them finds they are on a very different journey. Shelley searches for glitz and glamour and Jan searches for love, Linda wishes they were back at the fish factory where they work and Pearl deals with an Uluru-sized secret. One night they venture into the outback to camp under the stars but things aren’t as serene as they imagined…

A hilarious, heart-warming, feel-good tale navigating life, love and friendship – this time in the outback of Australia – Ladies Down Under is a perfect outing for the spring season!

Cast

Gareth Cassidy Joe/Bill/Charlie/Koala Bare; Tanya-Loretta Dee Jan; Richard Lund Ben/Shane/Danny/Bondi; Jo Patmore Linda; Annie Kirkman Shelley; Kate Wood Pearl.

Creative Team

Director Marieke Audsley | Designer Olivia Du Monceau | Lighting Designer Mark Dymock | Sound Designer Damian Coldwell

How much do the tickets to Ladies Down Under cost?

Tickets are on sale now, priced from £10 to £30.50. Opening Night: Fri 8 March – All seats £10.00 (no cons)

Concessions: £2.00 off
Group Discounts: £2.00 off for ten or more
Four Friends for £92
Under 16s Go Free
Under 26s Go Free

How do I book tickets to watch Ladies Down Under?

Tickets are now on sale and available from the Box Office, by calling 01782 717962 or visit the New Vic Theatre’s website here.

How long is the show for and what are the timings?

Ladies Down Under will open at the New Vic Theatre on Friday, 8 March and will run until Saturday, 30 March 2024 with evening shows at 7.30pm and Matinee at 2.15pm (on 21, 23, 28 and 30). No performances on 10, 13, 17, 18, 24 and 29 March.

Interpreted Performances:

Captioned: Tue 27 February, 7.30pm
Audio described: Sat 2 March, 2.15pm

Where is New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?

New Vic Theatre
Etruria Road
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 0JG

The theatre has a large car park, with a £2 charge on show days. Only contactless card payment is currently accepted for parking charges.

The theatre café is open 10am to 3pm, Monday to Saturday – then from 5.30pm for pre-show meals.

Booking is required for pre-show meals 5.30pm onwards, via their booking system at this link.

About The New Vic Theatre

Founded in 1962, the New Vic is the producing theatre for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. With around eight major productions a year, its varied programme includes contemporary drama, new commissions, adaptations and classics. Recent productions have toured nationally and internationally, and have transferred to London and Manchester. The New Vic has developed extensive and award-winning community involvement. It works regionally, nationally and internationally through its education department and New Vic Borderlines, which aims to change the lives of the most disadvantaged members of the community. The New Vic is funded by Arts Council England, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, Staffordshire County Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

About Arts Council England

Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture.  By 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences.  Between 2018 and 2022, we will invest £1.45 billion of public money from government and an estimated £860 million from the National Lottery to help deliver this vision.

Keeping you safe

To help you enjoy your visit, the New Vic has put measures in place to help all visitors feel as comfortable as possible:

Please feel free to wear a face covering while at the New Vic, when walking around the venue and during the performance.
They ask all guests to be mindful of fellow audience members when at the theatre, who may prefer to continue to keep a distance from other theatregoers while in their spaces.
They have hand sanitiser stations positioned around the theatre, free to use by all. They are maintaining their high levels of cleanliness throughout the building, ensuring all spaces and contact surfaces are regularly sanitised.

Feeling unwell? If you, or a member of your party, are exhibiting symptoms of Covid-19 prior to your visit, they politely ask you do not attend the theatre. If this is the case, please speak to a member of their box office team who will be able to talk you through options to exchange your tickets.

Cast of Ladies Down Under