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Lisa Gaye talks The Real Housewives of Codswallop

22/1/2023

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What Inspired you to create this show, why this story
After our show Botox or Bust, we had done rewrites, and were working towards a Rehearsed Reading  of the new version of the show,  then Covid, social distancing and lockdown hit.    To keep writing and to keep sane,  and to keep in line with social distancing rules,  Real Housewives was born as a spin off show from BoB.    It is written around 3 characters who had proved popular,  which would make it easier to stage and tour.

What do audiences have to look forward to?
Fun, silly, flamboyant characters,  and total fantastic drama queens, “I do that “ moments.

Have there been any obstacles in its  creation?
Not least Covid and social distancing, but keeping the team on board and enthusiastic, keeping the faith and the vision.

Who are the collaborators on this production?
Monika Brodowska, Terri Spencer, Nick Duncombe, Duncan Trew and Graeham Lawrence. 

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Who should see this show and why?
Anyone who enjoys a laugh and has a sense of humour.

What attracted you to this show at Bread & Roses 
The B & R is known and respected as a new writing venue, that attracts a discerning audience.  It is supportive of emerging artists and their work.

What have been the highlights of the process?
Seeing the characters come to life and seeing it on the stage.
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What’s next for the Company / the show
I am very proud of the show and have high hopes it will be well received.  I am hoping the shows will lead to positive contacts in the industry and/or for me as a writer.  Whatever happens I will continue working, trying and plodding on, and will resurrect Botox or Bust and/or a couple of other musical projects I have in the pipeline.

The Real Housewives of Codswallop runs 6th - 8th Feb 2023 Book Now!

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