Calamity Jane
Grand Opera House, Belfast - November 2024
Directed by Laura Kerr, Musical Director Andrew Robinson, Choreography by Amy Blackshaw
Cast
Lorraine Jackson - Calamity Jane
Kyle Emerson - Wild Bill Hickock
Gareth McGreevy - Lt. Danny Gilmartin
Aideen Fox - Katie Brown
Kevin McReynolds - Henry Miller
Helen Smyth - Susan
Sam Nolan - Francis Fryer
Fiona Keegan - Adelaide Adams
Sean Allen - Rattlesnake
Stephen McQuillan - Doc Pierce
Paul Maguire - Joe
Jarlath Burns - Hank
Andrew Johnston - Pete
Pat Smyth - Colonel of Fort Scully
This beloved musical, made famous by Doris Day, follows the story of Calamity Jane, a fearless and outspoken frontierswoman, as she navigates life in the Black Hills of Dakota. With toe-tapping tunes like “The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away),” “The Black Hills of Dakota,” and “Secret Love,” this show will have audiences singing along and tapping their feet all night long. The production featured a vibrant cast of local talent in a sixty-strong cast, along with stunning set design and a live band that brings the world of Calamity Jane to life.
Calamity Jane is packed with unforgettable songs, lively dance numbers, and the kind of old-fashioned fun that will captivate audiences of all ages. Directed by St Agnes’ Choral Society’s talented production team, including Laura Kerr as Director, Andrew Robinson as Musical Director, and Amy Blackshaw as Choreographer, the show features a talented ensemble cast that brings this beloved classic to life.