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Liverpool has an unlikely benefactor to thank for enticing an exiled writer back to her hometown – Eurovision. Helen Serafinowicz, known for her work on BBC sitcoms like Motherland and Amandaland, is making a surprising return to Merseyside with a debut theatre show titled The Legend of Rooney’s Ring, a comical take on the relationship between Wayne and Coleen Rooney. Despite having a successful career in television, Serafinowicz felt drawn back to Liverpool after attending the Eurovision song contest in the city a few years ago and being inspired by a play at the Royal Court theatre.
The premise of The Legend of Rooney’s Ring is based on an urban myth in Liverpool about Wayne and Coleen Rooney having a heated argument in their car, leading to Coleen throwing her expensive engagement ring out of the window. Serafinowicz transforms this legend into a whimsical swords-and-sorcery pantomime, involving pop songs, a quest to find the ring, and a re-proposal by Wayne to Coleen. Despite the fantastical elements, Serafinowicz emphasizes that the show is ultimately a love story and not meant to mock the Rooneys.
Stepping out of her comfort zone as a writer, Serafinowicz reflects on the nerve-wracking experience of creating a solo theatre show like The Legend of Rooney’s Ring. While she is used to collaborating with others, this project allows her to focus on her own creativity and explore new artistic territories. Despite feeling a bit anxious about the show, Serafinowicz is excited to see how it will be received and hopes that the Rooneys, or some of their family members who attend the same theatre, might make an appearance.
With her background in comedy writing and a growing interest in theatre, Serafinowicz is venturing into uncharted waters with The Legend of Rooney’s Ring. From selling vintage furniture in Norwich to becoming a prominent figure in the television industry, she now finds herself at a crossroads, eager to see where her creativity will lead her next. As she prepares for the debut of her theatre show, Serafinowicz is both apprehensive and exhilarated by the prospect of sharing her unique vision with audiences
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