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# Local theatre group brings inspiring true story of Calendar Girls to Henley
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/local-theatre-group-brings-inspiring-true-story-of-calendar-girls-to-henley/
- Published: 2025-01-21T10:15:48.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:24:56.000Z
- Description: Henley Players are bringing the heartwarming tale of courage and friendship to life this May, while raising funds for Cancer Support Suffolk.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Dance, Drama, Theatre & Cinema, Grants, Donations & Fundraising, #article, Henley Building Services, Henley Players, Cancer Support Suffolk, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters:** The production aims to support Cancer Support Suffolk, a local charity that provides essential care for individuals and families affected by cancer across the region.

**The big picture:** Calendar Girls tells the story of eleven Women's Institute members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund. All profits from the production will go directly to supporting cancer patients in Suffolk.

![Allo Allo by Henley Players](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1737457282-allo-allo-by-henley-players-1.jpg)

Allo Allo by Henley Players (Henley Players)

**What they're saying:** "We are incredibly excited to bring this much-loved story to life with our talented and passionate cast," says Tony Stokes, Director and Chairman of Henley Players. "Calendar Girls is a celebration of courage, community, and friendship."

Mark Murphy MBE, CEO of Cancer Support Suffolk, highlights the impact: "This is an amazing offer of support from the superb team at Henley Players. Sadly, one in two of us will receive a cancer diagnosis, and this money will help us to directly support more people."

**Key details:**

- Four performances from 29-31 May 2025 at Henley Community Centre
- Evening shows at 19:30, with an additional matinee at 14:30 on Saturday
- Tickets cost £20, including afternoon tea and prosecco
- Tickets available from 1 March via Ticketsource or by calling 01473 833226
- Directed by Vicky Stokes and Tony Stokes
- Generously sponsored by [Henley Building Services](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/henley-building-services/)

**Between the lines:** Henley Players, established in 2011, produces three shows annually, including their pantomime and spring productions. For more information, head to their [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/henleyplayers).

**The bottom line:** Beyond entertainment, this production represents a community coming together to support those affected by cancer, while celebrating the inspiring true story that spawned a global phenomenon.

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