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Whip-crack-away as Calamity Jane rides into Leeds Grand

The revival of The Watermill Theatre’s Calamity Jane starring Carrie Hope Fletcher comes to Leeds Grand Theatre before a West End run.  

It’s based on the beloved Doris Day movie, andthis foot-stomping new production features all the sure-fire classic songs including The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), The Black Hills of Dakota, Just Blew in from the Windy City, and the Oscar-winning Secret Love.

The fearless, gun slingin’ Calamity Jane is biggest mouth in Dakota territory and always up for a fight. She’ll charm you hog-eyed though, especially when trying to win the heart of the dashing Lieutenant Gilmartin or shooting insults at the notorious Wild Bill Hickok. But when the men of Deadwood fall hard for Chicago stage star Adelaid Adams the touch rebel struggles to keep her jealousy holstered.  

Carrie Hope Fletcher is a three-time WhatsOnStage Best Actress in a Musical winner, and most recently originated the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella. Her previous hit roles include Veronica in Heathers, Wednesday in The Addams Family and Eponine in Les Misérables. She is also a 2022 GRAMMY nominee for two competing albums for Best Musical Theatre Album – Cinderella and Les Misérables: The Staged Concert (Live Album).  

“Calamity Jane is one of those roles that doesn’t come around all too often,” says Carrrie. “She’s action, romance and comedy all packed into one character, and I can’t wait to take on the challenge of filling her shoes.”  

Joining Hope Fletcher as Calamity Jane will be Vinny Coyle as Wild Bill Hickock, Luke Wilson as Danny and Seren Sandham-Davies as Katie Brown.  

Calamity Jane is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 4th – Saturday 8th March 2025. Book online at www.leedsheritagetheatres.com or call the Box Office on 0113 243 0808.

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