History
Inception
The idea of a live show of '' Grumpy Old Women'', which had already been successful on the television, came about in Spring 2005 to producer Judith Holder and Grumpy contributor Jenny Eclair, and co-written by the two. Then cast the show, and rehearsals began for a mini-tour in the Autumn of 2005. The original production was directed by Chris George, and mini-tour of seven dates set off in November 2005 and was a success.National and international tours
In the Spring of 2006 the original cast, Jenny Eclair, Dillie Keane and Linda Robson set off on a 40 date sell out national tour. Following this, they went straight into a four-week West End run at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave. For the Autumn tour two brand new members were recruited, Rhona Cameron and Annette Badland. Together with Jenny Éclair they ventured off on another sell out national tour. In Spring 2007, Jenny Éclair went with Linda Robson and Dillie Keane to Australia on the first international tour of Grumpy Old Women. A success in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth proved beyond any doubt that the Grumpy Old Woman is a global phenomenon. As stated in the official website, "from Cardiff to Canberra, women of a certain age could finally unite behind a common fear of graying hairs and sagging rears. Around the world it was suddenly ok to celebrate the cellulite. This again made the Grumpies very happy. We came, we grumbled, we conquered." Two years after the first mini-tour, two new members were recruited, Denise Black and Britt Ekland. Along with Dillie, the three went on nationwide complain-a-thon. The show toured regional New Zealand in March 2010, directed bySubsequent shows
It was announced in March 2009 that brand new show ''Grumpy Old Women Live 2: Chin Up Britain'' would see Susie Blake (''Coronation Street'', ''The Victoria Wood Show'') and Wendi Peters (''Coronation Street'', ''Bad Girls'') star alongside original Grump Jenny Eclair, who is also co-writing withPrevious & Current Members
*Current (2018 Tour) ** Jenny Eclair ** Dillie Keane ** Lizzie Roper *Previous ** Annette Badland ** Denise Black ** Britt Ekland ** Rhona Cameron ** Linda Robson ** Wendi Peters ** Susie Blake ** Kate RobbinsReception
''Grumpy Old Women'' was a commercial and critical hit.See also
*'' Grumpy Old Women''References
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