NORMAL Productions presents Living Pretty, written and directed by Ray Brown, at the Royal Exchange Studio, Manchester, from October 14 to 16.

A new play, described as "seriously funny", Living Pretty takes you from Jamaica to England, from childhood to old age, and is said to leave audiences "feeling glad to be alive".

The character Alfred Williams was a dedicated truant who says: "Me school was up a tree!". He had a long and eventful life, and sought "betterment" and self-respect. Even when occasionally intoxicated, he maintained an admirable air of dignity,

Everal A. Walsh who has previously appeared at the Royal Exchange Studio in Basil & Beattie, plays 18 characters in this biographical play, which also stars singer Pauline Tomlin. As a singer, Tomlin has worked with the Northern Ballet Theatre, RJC Dance Theatre and has performed around the UK, most notably at the London Palladium.

Everal says of the play: "I couldn't read the script in one sitting, I kept ringing my mother to tell her about it. She came from Jamaica. Many of her generation are like icebergs, most of their life is hidden from us. Living Pretty has started to melt that iceberg."

Tickets are available by calling the box office on Prices: adults £8.50, concessions £5.50. Box Office: 0161 833 9833; Box.office@royalexchange.co.uk; www.royalexchange.co.uk.

NORMAL Productions presents Living Pretty, written and directed by Ray Brown, at the Royal Exchange Studio, Manchester, from October 14 to 16.

A new play, described as "seriously funny", Living Pretty takes you from Jamaica to England, from childhood to old age, and is said to leave audiences "feeling glad to be alive".

The character Alfred Williams was a dedicated truant who says: "Me school was up a tree!". He had a long and eventful life, and sought "betterment" and self-respect. Even when occasionally intoxicated, he maintained an admirable air of dignity.

Everal A. Walsh who has previously appeared at the Royal Exchange Studio in Basil & Beattie, plays 18 characters in this biographical play, which also stars singer Pauline Tomlin. As a singer, Tomlin has worked with the Northern Ballet Theatre, RJC Dance Theatre and has performed around the UK, most notably at the London Palladium.

Tickets are available by calling the box office on 0161 833 9833.