Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for LADIES DAY at Wolverhampton Grand

Today, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre released rehearsal images for Amanda Whittington's LADIES' DAY. The hit comedy, produced entirely by the Grand Theatre is being rehearsed in the city and opens on 13 July running for just over two weeks until 28 July.

Check out the photos below!

The play stars Cheryl Fergison as Jan, Deena Payne as Pearl, Emma Rigby as Shelly, Roisin O'Neill as Linda and Sean McKenzie in multiple roles. The production also stars Tony Christie, who's music has featured in the production since it first premiered in 2005. Now, exclusively for the Wolverhampton production, the legendary singer will appear in person in the production.

LADIES' DAY follows four fish factory workers on a day out at the races, will their fortunes change when they head to Ladies' Day at Wolverhampton Racecourse? Not only is the champagne spilled but a lot of secrets too!

A community ensemble of 24 local actors completes the cast.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's production of LADIES' DAY is produced in association with Wolverhampton Racecourse.

Wolverhampton Racecourse welcomes over 120,000 visitors each year to enjoy an exhilarating and memorable experience. Hosting around 80 race fixtures a year, including popular themed Music Live Saturday evening events, conferences, meetings and events.

Racing began in Wolverhampton in 1825 and moved to the current racecourse site in 1888, the first race meeting being held on 13 August. In 1994, HRH Queen Elizabeth II re-opened the new Wolverhampton Racecourse as it stands today.

LADIES' DAY is written by Amanda Whittington who is one of the most widely performed playwrights in the UK. Her plays include Be My Baby (Soho Theatre, 1998), Satin 'n' Steel (Nottingham Playhouse, 2005), Ladies' Day (Hull Truck, 2005) and its sequel Ladies Down Under (Hull Truck, 2007), The Thrill of Love (New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme, 2013), Kiss Me Quickstep (New Vic Theatre, 2016) and Mighty Atoms (Hull Truck, 2017). She has adapted Saturday Night and SundayMorning, My Judy Garland Life and Tipping the Velvet for the stage. She writes regularly for BBC Radio 4, contributing to the Woman's Hour serial and Afternoon Play slots.

Tickets for LADIES' DAY are now on sale at the Grand Theatre Box Office in person, by calling 01902 42 92 12 or online at grandtheatre.co.uk.

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