Father Ted star in touring production of East is East

Award-winning screen icon Pauline McLynn is starring in the stage comedy East is East.
Pauline McLynn in East is East at Nottingham Theatre Royal from July 27 to August 1.Pauline McLynn in East is East at Nottingham Theatre Royal from July 27 to August 1.
Pauline McLynn in East is East at Nottingham Theatre Royal from July 27 to August 1.

The actress, who is best known for her roles in Father Ted, Shameless and EastEnders, will tread the boards at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal from July 27 to August 1.

East is East revolves around a Pakistani chip shop owner (played by Simon Nagra) who is determined to give his children a strict Muslim upbringing against the unforgiving backdrop of 1970s Salford.