IN PICTURES: Review of Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis at the Stephen Joseph Theatre

By Sue Wilkinson

Published 3rd Apr 2019, 16:23 BST

Updated 3rd Apr 2019, 16:26 BST

The first show - Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis - of the new season has open to acclaim at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough.

It is the story of a mum and daughter, family, belonging and a Chinese Elvis impersonator.

Jun Hwang as Timothy Wong - an Elvis impersonator - in Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis. This is Jun's first professional job

placeholder image — Jun Hwang as Timothy Wong - an Elvis impersonator - in Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis. This is Jun's first professional job

Tickets: 01723 370541 or via the website: www.sjt.uk.com

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Shelley Atkinson plays the Catholic cleaner Martha who has OCD.

placeholder image — Shelley Atkinson plays the Catholic cleaner Martha who has OCD.

Timothy Wong serenades Martha

placeholder image — Timothy Wong serenades Martha

Jun Hwang as Timothy and Rachel Henley as Louise - the prodigal daughter of Josie who turns up unannounced at a birthday party

placeholder image — Jun Hwang as Timothy and Rachel Henley as Louise - the prodigal daughter of Josie who turns up unannounced at a birthday party

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