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Living the Life of Riley

Wednesday 16 July 2025 Blackburn Empire Theatre

Corrie Star Vicky Entwistle Leads Hilarious New Family Comedy at Blackburn Empire - Living 2

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About the event

Living the Life of Riley is a heart-warming, heart-breaking and hilarious tale of a family, trying to negotiate their way through teenage tantrums, autism, and Grandma!

Starring Vicky Entwistle as Joanne Riley and Leah Bell as “Grandma”

• Strutting Player – Its raw! Its uncomfortable! It’s Hilarious! – Edinburgh Fringe
• Culture Vulture – Beautifully written and full of touching moments – Edinburgh Fringe

What our audience said:
** A brilliant story, true to life, a couple of tears but many laughs… Highly recommended. **
** The trials and tribulations of family life with serious issues and serious laughter, a fabulous cast and an amazing show. **
** Although very real and sad at times, it makes you realise you are not alone. **