Take Me Home County Road

Shelly's a County Road girl, born and bred, through and through. Once upon a time, she had it all – the looks, the talent, the fire in her belly. But now she's forty-something, and life's all gone a bit… naff. Work is fine, her mates are sound, and her hubby Mick is always there when she needs him, but something's missing. She knows deep down, she was born to be singer. Back in the day – before she was Mick's missus – she had a song and a dream.

This isn't how her story ends... there's still a song in her – and it's dying to be heard. Anthony next doorstep thinks Shelly's got what it takes to make it… so he's entered her into 'The Next Big Thing' (like Pop Idol, but less fake tears and glitter).

Could Shelly really swap the streetlamps of County Road for the spotlights of stardom? Or is she destined to save her singing talents for a once-in-a-blue moon karaoke night down at The Black Horse?

She just might be the best Country & Western singer the North West's ever seen – better than Dolly Garston, better than Garth TueBrooks, and definitely better than Manc Williams. Come and join Shelley on her journey from Wavertree to Tennessee (or thereabouts) in Adam McCoy's brand-new comedy. We'll have you laughing and singing until the cowboys come home!

Cast confirmed: Eithne Browne, Helen Carter, Adam McCoy, Keddy Sutton, Lenny Wood

Writer Adam McCoy

Director Emma Bird

Performance information: stalls tickets available with a meal for an extra £14 (one course) or £20 (two courses) at evening shows, or £10 (one course) or £16 (two courses) at matinees. If eating with us please arrive at least an hour before the performance. Circle and balcony will open at 6.45pm; stalls open from 6:00pm. Bars in both areas for pre-show and interval drinks. Every tenth ticket free for large groups (automatically added at basket). Each ticket price includes a £2 donation to support building maintenance, community engagement and new writing talent development.

Accessibility and additional performances: please contact Box Office to book wheelchair spaces (limited availability). BSL performance Tuesday 25 August (interpreter Karl Llorca). Audio described performance Wednesday 26 August (describer Anne Hornsby). Captioning available for final week performances. To book accessibility tickets contact Box Office on 0151 709 4321 or [email protected].

Please note the bar closes 15 minutes before the advertised start time.