Theatre

A ‘Wagatha Christie’ play based on the Coleen Rooney v Rebekah Vardy trial is coming to Salford

Daisy Jackson - 13th February 2023

A play based on the Coleen Rooney vs Rebekah Vardy ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial is coming to The Lowry in Salford.

Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial has been written using the High Court transcripts from the incredibly high-profile trial between the two WAGs – and now, after a six-week run down south, the play is heading out on tour, including a visit to Greater Manchester.

The theatre production will bring the ‘real-life courtroom drama that gripped the nation’ to the stage, with three dates penned in at The Lowry this June.

The play of Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial describes itself, saying: “From sting operations to sensational headlines, this verbatim production reveals what went on behind closed doors in the case that turned social media sleuthing into high drama.

“Audiences can see first-hand, and in the words of Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, how the extraordinary week in court played out.

“Vardy v Rooney is a story stranger than fiction, with lurid one-liners and revelations blurring the boundaries of tabloid and court case, social media and soap opera.

“This unique moment in British media history captivated the country but while public debate raged, only a handful of people witnessed what happened in the trial. Now audiences can watch the intrigue and intricacies of the case live on stage in the West End and beyond.”

The ‘Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial’ play is coming to The Lowry. Credit: Publicity picture

The High Court transcripts have been adapted by Liv Hennessy the play is directed by Lisa Spirling.

Reprising their roles will be Lucy May Barker (Mamma Mia!, West End; Pine Hampstead Theatre) as Rebekah Vardy and Laura Dos Santos (Yes So I Said Yes, Finborough Theatre; My White Best Friend, Liverpool Everyman) as Coleen Rooney.

Jonathan Broadbent (The Comedy of Errors, RSC; My Night with Reg, Donmar and West End) will play Hugh Tomlinson QC, Tom Turner as David Sherborne and Nathan McMullen (Misfits, E4; Hushabye Mountain, Hope Mill) playing multiple roles including Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy.

Further casting is to be announced.

Find out more and book tickets here.

Featured image – Publicity picture