Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling is a comedy-drama set in the world of Truvy’s Southern Louisiana home beauty salon. Here six very different women come together to share their secrets, fears, loves and laughs with one another. At the heart of the story is M’Lynn and her vibrant but diabetic daughter Shelby who we see get married, and against doctors’ advice, gets pregnant.

They are supported by four loyal friends, Truvy the high spirited glamour specialist, Annelle a shy newcomer who finds a home among the women, Claree a fun loving    widow who enjoys gossip, and Ouiser the meanest, richest woman in town but who also has a soft side. You know the famous 1989 film, now see the play it was based on which serves up a warm southern slice of life of close knit female friendship.