Graeae presents a unique one woman show, Signs of a Star Shaped Diva, at Theatre Royal Stratford East from 27 January – 6 February 2010 and then touring until the end of May 2010
BY REMMA KAUR | JAN 26, 2010
Signs of a Star Shaped Diva
By Nona Shepphard
Directed by Jenny Sealey and Nona Shepphard
Starring Caroline Parker
The play stars Caroline Parker in the dual role of mousy Sue Graves, who runs a funeral parlour, and Tammy Frascati, the famous international chanteuse who signs the songs of the stars in venues from the UK to Sydney to Las Vegas. Jenny Sealey and Nona Shepphard direct the play. The production is in association with Theatre Royal Stratford East.
No one remembers mousy old Sue, the undertaker from Bingley Bridge. No one knows she is a Diva fanatic, until the day she is offered a cabaret spot at Harry’s Place. Overnight, Tammy Frascati is born and Sue finds herself hurtling to stardom and Las Vegas, signing the songs of her favourite Divas, Billie Holiday, Dusty Springfield, Ella Fitzgerald and Gloria Gaynor.
But as success beckons Tammy, a handsome stranger pierces Sue’s heart. What can she do, can she have both?
Caroline Parker gives a virtuoso performance as Sue and her alter ego Tammy as she takes us on a journey of fame, frocks and false eyelashes battling with the true love from Bingley Bridge.
2010 touring dates include:
9 February
The Junction, Cambridge
10 & 11 February
Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton
17 February
University of Bedfordshire Theatre, Bedford
18-20 February
The Ustinov, Bath
19 & 20 April
Lakeside Centre, Nottingham
23 & 24 April
New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
27 & 28 April
Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
1-3 May
Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
5-9 May
Tobacco Factory (The Brewery), Bristol
14 May
The Hawth, Crawley
17-19 May
The Door, Birmingham
20-22 May
Royal Exchange Studio, Manchester
LONDON LISTINGS INFORMATION
The Venue
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Gerry Raffles Square
London
E15 1BN
Dates and Times
27 January – 6 February 2010
Press Night 29 January at 7.30
Evenings at 7.30 pm
Matinee: Saturday 6 Feb at 3 pm
Box Office and Tickets
Tickets and information: 020 8534 0310
Book online www.stratfordeast.com
27 & 28 Jan: £8
All other performances: £12, £15 (concessions £8, £12)
