BROOKSIDE and musicals star Claire Sweeney’s new comedy vehicle is supported by Ann Summers, a hint of what lies in store in Sex And Suburbia, on tour at the Grand Opera House, York, on April 10.

Written by Sweeney and Mandy Muden, it premiered last May at Liverpool’s Royal Court and reviewed by The Stage magazine as “hitting the comedy G-spot” – wherever that is – the show explores the mysteries of men, dating, finding Mr Right and motherhood.

Based on real stories from real women and conceived as a Scouse answer to Sex And The City, the raunchy storyline is set to a backdrop of musical anthems such as I’m Every Woman, I Want To Break Free and Somebody Else’s Guy. Lindzi Germain plays Penny Crowe, late-night radio phone-in host and agony aunt, who takes calls about every dates from hell and the occasional one from heaven. She is more than happy to dish out relationship advice, but is she as happy to take it?

Find out when Claire Sweeney’s ex-pop star turned radio starlet, Willow Wallace, joins Penny on her show as a “relationship expert”, joined in Ken Alexander’s cast by Carl Patrick in multiple roles, ranging from frigid football fans to outrageous radio host Rory Reynolds.

Sweeney, 43, has co-written her first play after West End and touring roles in Chicago, Guys And Dolls, Educating Rita and September In The Rain and television credits in Brookside, Clocking Off, Merseybeat and Candy Cabs. She last appeared at the Grand Opera House in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s Tell Me On A Sunday in October 2010 in a touring production specially remodelled for the former soap-opera queen with an exclusive new song, I Still Believe In Love.

Her new show’s title has changed from Sex And The Suburbs since its Liverpool premiere. One novel ingredient has not altered, however: sassy and brave audience members will be invited to share their own personal dating stories live on stage with the reward of an Ann Summers goodie bag. Tickets for the 7.30pm performance are on sale on 0844 871 3024 or at atgtickets.com/york

Please note, strong language and adult themes give the show an advisory age of 16 plus.