Eastenders star Cheryl Fergison, will likely be heading to South Shields this autumn, as a part of the comedy sketch present specializing in motherhood, Mum’s The Word.
The present, which will likely be at The Customs House on Saturday, October 21, will have a look into the lives of three moms, Alison (performed by Cheryl), Robyn (performed by Poppy Tierney), and Barbara (performed by Sarita Plowman), displaying the highs and lows of being a mom, from the hilarious to the intense moments.
We sat down to talk with Cheryl on what we will count on from the present, how she pertains to her character, and her love for performing within the North East.
“It’s a worthy script”, Cheryl defined. The 58-year-old actress who shot to fame after starring in Eastenders’ because the fan-favourite character Heather Trott, is understood for her comedic type of appearing, which will definitely be proven within the play, however she may also deal with critical topic issues. “It’s nice for the audience to see another side to my acting,” she stated.
Cheryl explains that she hopes viewers members will be capable to see themselves within the characters depicted in Mum’s The Word, and relate to their tales.
“It’s very truthful stuff,” Cheryl stated, and defined that she hopes grown-up youngsters and companions will come alongside, to help and acknowledge what mom’s undergo.
“It’s comical, very funny, but there are also some wonderful poignant moments”, Cheryl defined.
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As Cheryl is a guardian herself to a now 24-year-old son, she explains that she was in a position to put her personal experiences of motherhood into her character, as she stated: “There is a lot of stuff I relate to with my character, and my son in the play.”
Cheryl additional spoke of how she hopes the play will assist to ease the pressures that may be put onto moms, as she stated: “I say in the play ‘there is no right or wrong’, you have to use your instincts.”
She continued: “People should come to see it who would like a bit of a comedy, a bit of looking into themselves a bit, and a reminder that you are not just a mum, you are a person”.
Cheryl defined her pleasure to carry out in South Shields, after performing within the North East beforehand in pantomimes, she discovered a love for North East audiences, and thinks that they specifically will perceive and love Mum’s The Word.
“It’s definitely a different audience down south, but in a weird way I think that the Northern audience will get it, and will be more honest about it,” Cheryl stated.
