About

Legend has it that a television executive, accompanying the Queen on a tour of the set of Coronation Street, said that he had the job of introducing the Queen of England to the Queen
of the North.

Pat Phoenix is one of the great iconic figures to emerge from television. Her portrayal of Elsie Tanner in the nation’s favourite soap opera brought fame, riches and a degree of notoriety.
Passionate, generous, committed, she had a private life that was every bit as dramatic as her fictional life as the Street’s scarlet woman.

But where Elsie Tanner took no prisoners, Pat Phoenix lived a whole life in search of the one relationship that would give her back the love and security that was cruelly and unexpectedly
snatched from her as a child. And just as it seemed within her grasp, fate was to intervene again…

Ron Rose has enjoyed a varied career as a playwright, screenwriter, producer, director, lecturer and journalist. He has written episodes for much-loved television series’ such as
Between the Lines, The Bill and Heartbeat. He also wrote the acclaimed television drama about the life of Pat Phoenix: The Things You Do For Love: Against the Odds, which featured
Sue Johnston.

Part of the "The Unforgettable..." series takes a look at the life and career of Pat Phoenix

Please note: there will be some on stage smoking of herbal cigarettes during this production.

Running time: 2 hours 2 minutes plus 20 minute interval