Desperate Scousewives

Benidorm and I’m a Celebrity star Crissy Rock heads the fabulous all-female cast as Lily in the hilarious show. 

Desperate Scousewives: Lily’s Story is written, directed and stars 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, Mandy in Mam! I’m Ere! Annie Fields in Reds and Blues, Carol in Yellow Breck Road, Molly in Haunted Scouse, Nan in The Netherley Hillbillies and Nan in Anfield Apocalypse to name just a few.

She has toured playing Mother in Helen Forrester’s By the Waters of Liverpool. Other plays include Waiting for Gateau, plus many pantos over the years. Lynn has also played various roles in previous productions of Desperate Scousewives.

And Samantha Alton appears as 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.

She previously played ‘Nessa’ in Desperate Scousewives in 2024. Other notable recent stage credits include the title role in Irish Annie’s on its 2025 UK tour, Louise in Under the Mersey Moon, Helena in Hammer & Helena, Ruby in Buckled, Fiona in By the Waters of Liverpool (UK tour, 2023) and Kitty (Catherine Wilkinson) in Kitty, Queen of the Washhouse.

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

 Tickets £29.50