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PREVIOUS PRODUCTIONS
The same unforgettable story. A brand new name.
Formerly known as Living the Life of Riley, Screwed Up is the nationally acclaimed stage play that has touched audiences across the UK with its unique blend of laughter, heartbreak and hope.
If you loved Living the Life of Riley, you'll feel right at home. We've given the show a fresh new identity, but at its heart, it's the same powerful story that audiences have laughed, cried and talked about long after the curtain came down.
Centred on the Riley family, Screwed Up explores the realities of everyday family life, the challenges of raising an autistic child, and the strength, love and humour that carry us through life's toughest moments.
Written with genuine first-hand experience, this isn't just another family drama. It's honest, authentic and full of characters you'll recognise, relate to and root for.
Previous productions of Living the Life of Riley featured an outstanding cast including:
Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders)
Leah Bell
Alison Stanley
Paul Dunn
Jonny Larman
Simon Stuart
Jay Stanley
Featuring Katie Price in a special on-screen role.
What Audiences Said
"The trials and tribulations of family life with serious issues and serious laughter. A fabulous cast and an amazing show."
"Although very real and sad at times, it makes you realise you are not alone. Highly recommended."
"A rollercoaster of emotions, love, laughter – but tissues at the ready. This is a must-see show."
"A brilliant cast, an amazing concept and brilliantly acted."
Written by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood. By arrangement with David Bownes.
Three elderly cleaning ladies start up a telephone sex line.
When three cleaners, Olive, Gladys and Elsie, are threatened with redundancy they feel that their lives are coming to an end until a chance wrong number gives them a new business start-up idea – why not run a telephone sex line? They’ve got motive, opportunity and a lifetime of experience – some more than others, mind you.
Provided Elsie can teach the other two a few new tricks there’s no reason why they can’t get rich quick providing they can keep their operation a secret from their bosses… and their husbands…and their children…and their grandchildren.
A searing indictiment of ageism in the 21st Century heavily disguised as a hysterical, laugh-out-loud, heartwarming comedy
Dirty Dusting premiered at the Customs House, South Shields in February 2003 and hasn’t stopped since. Two runs at Newcastle Theatre Royal were followed by tours of Scotland, England and Ireland, including a month-long run at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. It has returned to Scotland and Ireland on several occasions and recently toured New Zealand and Australia. It has recently been released to the amateur market and is provingly to be very popular. It recently played to packed audiences in the Isle of Man and is heading for Spain next year
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