Steel Magnolias

Set in Louisiana, the play centres around Truvy’s beauty salon, where a group of six women come in and out of the space to share their lives, joys and struggles with each other. The salon itself becomes a place of friendship and community, with years of life unfolding within its walls. The action begins when Truvy hires a new stylist for the salon, Annelle, who does the hair of Shelby, who is preparing for her wedding. Shelby’s mum, M’Lynn, is also a regular at the salon and she is worried about her daughter, who has Type 1 diabetes and has been advised that she should not have children. The cast is rounded out by Clairee and Ouiser, who bring both light and cynicism to the gatherings respectively.