The city of Liverpool can expect some extended sunshine in Williamson Square this autumn, as the musical Little Miss Sunshine rolls into the Playhouse from 24th to 28th September.

Based on the Oscar award-winning film, Little Miss Sunshine is a musical comedy featuring local actor Mark Moraghan performing for the first time at the Playhouse as the Grandpa of Olive, in the dysfunctional Hoover family.

The Hoovers have more than a few troubles, but young Olive has her heart set on winning the Little Miss Sunshine beauty contest. When an invitation to compete comes out of the blue, the family must pile into their rickety, yellow VW camper van. Can it survive the 800-mile trip from New Mexico to California, and more importantly, can they?