MARIA LUNDQVIST IS BACK FOR THE ABSOLUTE LAST TIME WITH THE SUCCESSFUL SHOW "SHIRLEY VALENTINE"!
Now "Shirley Valentine" in Maria Lundqvist's brilliant portrayal is back! Over 100 have already enjoyed Shirley's longing - now more people will have the opportunity to love her journey!
"When I was asked to play Shirley again, I was overjoyed and my whole body started to tingle. There are few roles I have done over the years that have touched me the way Shirley has. She has made me laugh and cry, but above all, she has made me dare to see my own life as something that benefits from change. I love Shirley's longing and her tragicomic attempt to dare to be a lover in life. For me, "Shirley Valentine" is a journey of endless acting challenge combined with unparalleled pleasure," says Maria Lundqvist.
Shirley Valentine is a heartbreaking comedy about daring to challenge your fears and throw yourself into life anew. When we meet her, her children have moved away from home, she lives in a loveless relationship and, as usual, she stands alone in her kitchen, cooking, while she talks to the wall. Life didn't turn out exactly as she imagined.
Suddenly, her friend Jane invites her on a holiday trip to a Greek island paradise. Should she dare to pack her bag? Should she dare to defy her fears and for the first time see the world, and herself, in a completely new light?
On April 9-10, 2025, it is time for Lund City Theatre to host the absolute finale of one of the most exciting and wonderful feel-good performances of all time. Bring your friends and family to "Shirley Valentine", a touching and wonderfully funny play, written by Willy Russel. The multiple award-winning actress Maria Lundqvist takes you gently and boldly through this performance in the role of Shirley Valentine, in a well-composed and stylish direction by Edward Af Sillén.
Reviews:
Maria Lundqvist glows in Shirley Valentine!
GP
From the first moment, Maria Lundqvist has full audience contact and brings home cascades of applause.
Dagens Nyheter
Maria Lundqvist gives a phenomenal solo performance.
Folkbladet
Maria Lundqvist delivers magnificent acting with a timing that would make any stand-up comedian green with envy.
The culture blog
The viewer just needs to sit back and enjoy.
SvD
This smells like a long drive. And onions.
Aftonbladet 4 plus out of 5 plus
More info about the show, pictures etc.: www.shirleyvalentine.se
The show is produced by Audere Vivere AB.
Theater publisher: Nordiska ApS – www.nordiska.dk
Screenplay: Willy Russell
Director & Swedish translation: Edward Af Sillén
Scenography: Lars Östbergh
Lighting: Mikael Kratt
Producer: Maria Lundqvist
Project manager: Kristoffer Hellström
Length: 2 h 50 min incl. 25 min break