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Tinsel Girl and the Problem Parent

Uplifting comedy drama about the life, friendships and misadventures of wheelchair user Maz. Starring and inspired by Cherylee Houston. Written by Lou Ramsden.

By Lou Ramsden
Based on the experiences of Cherylee Houston

Uplifting comedy drama about the life, friendships and misadventures of wheelchair user Maz.

Maz has finally found her vocation running a community centre. She's even got funding for a new youth theatre show-things are going great. Until her Dad shows up, and decides he wants to be part of her life again. As Maz navigates a tricky parental relationship in her youth theatre group, she begins to question her own upbringing. Will she ever find a peaceful reconciliation with her own father?

Maz ..... Cherylee Houston
Jim ..... James Quinn
Tom ..... Zak Ford-Williams
Rachel ..... Kathryn Pemberton
Joanne/Doctor ..... Jane Slavin

Directed by Jessica Mitic
Co-Produced by Nadia Molinari & Jessica Mitic
Sound by Tony Wass & Vanessa Nuttall
Sound design by Sharon Hughes
Production co-ordination by Vicky Moseley

A BBC Audio Drama North Production

With thanks to 'Absolute Belters' choir, Altrincham.

Available now

1 minute

On radio

Thu 22 Jan 202614:15

Broadcasts

  • Tue 14 Mar 202314:15
  • Thu 22 Jan 202614:15

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