Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER

Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER
HomeEntertainmentStep into the heart of small town Louisiana

Step into the heart of small town Louisiana

Noosa Arts Theatre (NAT) is thrilled to present Steel Magnolias, a heartwarming and powerful drama set entirely within the walls of a small-town beauty salon. From weddings to heartbreaks, babies to life-changing decisions, this play offers an intimate look at the lives of six unforgettable women, bound together by friendship, resilience, and love.

At the heart of the story is Shelby, a beautiful young woman navigating life-changing choices, and her fiercely devoted mother, M’Lynn, who struggles to watch her daughter leave the nest. Alongside them, audiences will meet the spirited Truvy, the wise and witty Miss Clairee, the cantankerous Ouiser, and the bright-eyed apprentice Annelle. Across four days spanning three years, their laughter, tears, and unbreakable bonds will captivate and move you.

Directed by Alison Venning, whose acclaimed work at NAT includes Love Over a Barrel and The Plane Truth, Steel Magnolias promises sharp dialogue, rich character dynamics, and moments that will leave you laughing and reaching for the tissues. Alison brings her award-winning experience as both director and performer to this production, making it a must-see for theatre lovers.

Dates:

Preview: Thursday 19 March at 7.30pm

Opening Night: Friday 20 March at 7.30pm

Matinees: 21, 22, 28, 29 March at 2pm

Evenings: 26, 27, 28 March at 7.30pm

Come and experience the laughter, the tears, and the enduring power of friendship at Steel Magnolias, where every visit to the salon is a journey into life, love, and resilience.

Digital Edition
Subscribe

Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription

Noosa Surf Club rebuild moves ahead

Noosa Surf Life Saving Club announced it is moving forward with plans to demolish the existing surf club which investigations have shown to have...

Pirates on the move

More News

Dawn ceremony marks rite of passage

More than 100 Year 9 students from Good Shepherd Lutheran College stood barefoot at the edge of the Noosa River Mouth at dawn last...

Clarinet meets guitar

Two outstanding musicians Sacha Gibbs-McPhee and Owen Thompson will follow the history of the guitar when they meet on stage at the...

Tragic loss of 18-year-old surf lifesaver Joe Tolano

The sudden and devastating death of 18-year-old surf lifesaver Joe Tolano has sent shockwaves through the Sunshine Coast and broader surf life saving communities,...

Swimmers on the rise

Two rising Sunshine Coast swimmers have been selected for a prestigious national training camp after strong performances at the Australian championships. Sunshine Coast Grammar School...

Community focused care arrives in Sunrise Beach

Sunrise Beach and the wider Sunshine Coast community will soon welcome a new era of healthcare with the opening of Sunrise Beach Surgery on...

Free repair days

Noosa residents will soon have the chance to give broken household items a second life through a new series of free community Repair Days. Hosted...

Go wild in Canada and Alaska

Snow-dusted peaks. Sapphire lakes. Iconic wildlife roaming the land and cruising the sea. Cities that hum in two languages. Canada and Alaska do not...

Iconic property sold for $15.3m

The property housing one of Noosa’s most iconic beachfront restaurants has changed hands for $15.3 million. The 460sqm commercial property at 75 Hastings Street –...

Community update

From singing and bush care to service clubs and art, there is a wide variety of groups in Noosa. QCWA TEWANTIN NOOSA Everyone is welcome to...

Surf fest might be blessed

A week is a long time in swell prediction terms, but as I write, five days out from the Noosa Festival of Surfing, what...