Ahead of his visit to the Playhouse, we caught up with local actor Mark Moraghan (Brookside, Coronation Street, Holby City) about all things Little Miss Sunshine…

“The show follows the dysfunctional Hoover family on a road trip from New Mexico to California. They’re travelling because little Olive has won a place at the beauty pageant final.

Each of them has an issue that causes disruption and threatens the existence of the Hoover family unit.  While this can be hilarious, there are sometimes sad and poignant consequences.

I love working in my hometown, it’s always special, even if there is a bit of added pressure. Liverpool people are straight talkers and rarely easily impressed... I think they’ll relate to my character.

Grandpa doesn’t suffer fools. He’s been around several blocks, more than once! In old age, he’s living his best life with a big appetite for sex, drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll.

You can expect an emotional rollercoaster as the family struggle to deal with their problems… and you’ll be rooting for Olive along the way.”

Little Miss Sunshine is at the Playhouse, Tue 24 Sep to Sat 28 Sep 2019