Smash hit comedy, Desperate Scousewives is set to bring the drama to Carmarthen’s Lyric Theatre this month as the UK tour arrives on Saturday 20^th June at 7:30pm.

Benidorm and I’m a Celebrity star, Crissy Rock heads the fabulous all-female cast as ‘Lily’ in the hilarious show which will play at 18 venues across the UK this summer.

Desperate Scousewives: Lily’s Story is written by, directed by and starring Lynne Fitzgerald. The talented cast also includes Lynn Francis and Samantha Alton.

Desperate Scousewives is an acclaimed series of four plays, each told from the perspective of one of its quartet of vibrant characters.

In Desperate Scousewives: Lily’s Story, get ready for a riotous, fast-paced comedy following the lives of three, no-nonsense Liverpool women and one nervous newcomer, all navigating life, love, loyalty and lipstick on a tightly knit street.

Susan, Vanessa and Lily dominate the street with their big personalities, big voices and even bigger secrets. But everything is turned upside down with the arrival of Trisha, a single mum from Manchester, thrown into the lion’s den of long-established friendships and fierce loyalty.

Crissy Rock is Lily. Best known as one of the stars of ITV’s hit series Benidorm, and a multi-award winner, Crissy Rock is hailed by fans as one of the most outstanding and outrageous stand-up comedians of her generation. From her hilarious routines directed at useless partners (well, men in general) to her journey through the onset of middle age, Crissy’s non-stop blasts of comedy brilliance hit the right note every time.

Lynne Fitzgerald plays Susan. Lynne is a celebrated Liverpool actress, writer and director best-known for creating the hit comedy quartet, Desperate Scousewives. She has written more than 10 stage plays and has performed in many hugely successful touring productions across the UK including Twopence to Cross the Mersey and By the Waters of Liverpool.

A former stand-up comedian, Lynne is admired for her impeccable timing and expressive comedy style. Her work captures the heart, humour and spirit of Merseyside life. A true powerhouse of northern theatre, she continues to entertain audiences with her wit, warmth and authenticity.

Lynn Francis is Tricia. Lynn has worked extensively in theatre, mostly at Liverpool’s Royal Court playing various roles including Brenda in Ladies Day, Mo in The Royal, and Mandy in Mam! I’m Ere! to name just a few.

Samantha Alton plays Vanessa. Samantha is a Liverpudlian actress who has been acting professionally for over a decade. Although the majority of her credits come from the stage, she has also filmed for TV commercials, corporate, short films and pilots, recorded voiceover work audio plays and animation, and more recently started stand-up comedy.

Desperate Scousewives is brought to the stage by Bill Elms Productions (Judy & Liza, Irish Annie’s, Swan Song, Jerry Springer the Opera, Something About George, Something About Lennon).

Lynne Fitzgerald said: 

“I’m thrilled to be taking Desperate Housewives on tour. The plays form a quartet, with each of the characters having their own story, so each show stands alone, yet together they create the full, hilarious world I envisioned.

“When I first wrote the character Lily, I was already a huge fan of Crissy Rock and had been lucky enough to work with her on stage many times over the years. I always wrote Lily with Crissy in mind, so to now have her performing Lily on tour is the pinnacle of my writing career.

“I’m also thrilled to be joined by Lynn Francis and Sam Alton who have both performed in Desperate Scousewives over the past 14 years in different roles. I’m so happy to have my perfect cast, all with strong comedy backgrounds, bringing these characters to life.”

Tickets can be booked online at www.theatrausirgar.co.uk or with the box office on 0345 2263510

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