Amy to perform with Sheridan Smith in ‘The C Word’

Amy Strange (29), who has appeared in shows at Pendle Hippodrome and as part of Burnley Youth Theatre, plays the part of Ellie in the one-off special “The C Word”.

The piece is an adaptation of Lisa Lynch’s inspiring and candid book about her experience of cancer, based on her popular blog which was launched shortly after her diagnosis in 2008.

Amy, who spent three months in Iran last year performing in “London, Rome, Tehran, Amsterdam” and who is currently writing a one-man show, said: “The C Word is a vital story to tell, and it is good it is raising awareness.

“The story is that of Lisa Lynch. Through her blog ‘Alright Tit’ Lisa found good friends in three women of similar age all diagnosed with breast cancer. I play the part of one of these woman, Ellie. Although only a small role I was very honoured to be a part of the telling of such an important and vital story.

“My part comes in at the end, and I filmed for two days in Brighton in Summer last year.

“I was there for the last day of filming so it was a celebration and it was very very emotional.”

Sheridan Smith plays Lisa in the modern love story that begins when she is first diagnosed with breast cancer. She is just 28-years-old, is newly married and her life is going in the direction she has always dreamed of.