A fresh staging of Ladies in Lavender is set to be presented by The Thame Players at The Players Theatre throughout May.

The theatrical adaptation, crafted by Shaun McKenna, draws from a narrative penned by William J. Locke. The story follows sisters Ursula and Janet Widdington, who make their home in a seaside Cornish village throughout 1936.

Their tranquil lives undergo a significant transformation when they discover a young musician from Poland stranded on the shoreline and bring him into their residence.

Ceri Nicolson, who is overseeing the Thame Players production, explained that bringing this charming work to The Players Theatre in Thame delivers considerable satisfaction. It has featured on their directorial plans for a number of years.

The attraction lay in the sensitively depicted characters, the understated comedy, the poignant atmosphere of the years between the world wars, and the manner in which the tale examines human fortitude alongside themes of romance and sorrow.

The greatest challenge involved building the scenery, which necessitated reconstructing the sisters’ cottage, an exterior garden, and a beach tableau, though the skilled set-building crew succeeded in executing everything remarkably well.

Audiences are warmly invited to experience this enchanting production.

The material was previously brought to the screen in 2004, starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith.

Performances run from May 5 through May 9 at The Players Theatre in Thame, with curtain-up at 7.45pm each evening and a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm on the final day.

Admission ranges from £10 to £12, with bookings available via www.thameplayers.co.uk or directly from the Thame Town Hall Information Centre.