Shakers in Beverley (the play by Jane Thornton and John Godber, that is!)

Returning to Yorkshire, a play “Made in Hull” and exported worldwide, from Dubai to Bratislava, from Scandinavia to L.A. A play so popular in Prague that it has played in rep there for the past 12 years, and it’s still running!

Carol, Adele, Niki and Mel work in a bar that is worse than hell! Welcome to the 80’s where every town has its Shakers, the oh so trendy cocktail bar where everyone wants to be seen from the check-out girls to the chinless wonders , from the luvvies to the local lads tittering at the thought of a “long slow comfortable screw”. Shakers gives a wickedly funny glimpse of the world as seen through the eyes of the four long suffering waitresses, offering a fascinating view of the reality that lurks behind the plastic palms and the Pina Coladas.

This new John Godber Company production at the East Riding Theatre brings this classic play to life with an entirely East-Yorkshire cast:  Amy Thompson (Milkshake Channel 5, Last Laugh feature film),  Kate Huntsman, Laura Aramayo ( Coronation Street) and Annie Kirkman (She Productions Theatre Company). 

Specialist matinees and prices for schools are available due to the popularity of the play, which is so widely studied at GCSE and A Level. 

The cast have also recently partaken in a cocktail-making workshop at Beverley restaurant and bar BIRD & BEER with bar manager Janis, for which, an image is attached.

“Delightfully funny! Thoroughly entertaining! Pure Theatre!” Variety

“Men bounce, women shake, keeps us swiftly and sassily entertained for 90 mins” L.A Times.

The play runs from 26th April to 20th May. 

All bookings can made online through the East Riding Theatre website, or calling the box office: 01482 874050