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 Shelly on her journey from Wavertree to Tennessee (or thereabouts) in Adam McCoy’s feel-good comedy.
We'll have you laughing and singing until the cowboys come home!
The best thing I've seen at the Royal Court
A smashing piece of musical storytelling
Exquisite performances
Warm, funny and thoroughly entertaining
A properly feelgood show
Fabulous, funny and heartfelt
A boot-scootin' debut
Stalls tickets are available with a meal (served at your table before the show) for an extra £16 for one course and £23 for two courses.
If you are bringing a large group, every tenth ticket is free. This ticket will be automatically added to your basket on purchase. Meals and building levy must still be paid on your free ticket.
BSL performance is on XXX.
Audio Described performance is on XXX.
Captioning will be available for performances for the final week of the show.
Wheelchair spaces are available to book online if you are a Nimbus card holder. You can find more information on how to register on our Accessibility page.
The Relaxed Performance is on XXX. Relaxed performances are perfect for anyone who might prefer a more laid-back atmosphere - including people with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, or anyone who might make involuntary noises. There's no pressure here, no judgement - just a friendly space where you can enjoy the show your way.
If you are dining with us please arrive between 11.45am and 12.30pm for afternoon shows, and 5.45pm and 6.30pm for evening shows.
Circle and Balcony will open at 12.45pm for afternoon shows, and 6.45pm for evening shows.
There are bars in the Stalls, Circle and Balcony for pre-show and interval drinks.
Please note the bar will close 15 minutes before the advertised start time.
Tue 10th Nov 2026 to Sat 16th Jan 2027
Fri 19th Feb to Sat 13th Mar 2027
Fri 2nd Apr to Sat 24th Apr 2027
