English Touring Theatre has confirmed casting for the world première of Sandi Toksvig’s new comedy Silver Lining, a co-production with Rose Theatre Kingston.
Sheila Reid plays Gloria, with Rachel Davies as Maureen, Keziah Joseph as Hope, Maggie McCarthy as May, Joanna Munro as June and Amanda Walker as St Michael.
The production will be at The Lowry from April 4-8.
It tells the tale of five extraordinary yet forgotten women, who come together one treacherous night to recreate The Great Escape—senior citizen style.
Toksvig is a writer, actor, presenter and political activist who now hosts television quiz show QI. She is also joint founder of the Women’s Equality Party established in March 2015.