Sheridan Smith in new BBC Comedy

The BBC is working on a new comedy drama project called Maynard with the pilot episode starring comedy actress and musical theatare star Sheridan Smith who is currently playing the lead in Legally Blonde at the Savoy Theatre.

Maynard is described as a multi-cultural comedy drama set in the heart of Brixton, telling the story of a young family man (Maynard’s) dream, and the lives of the people in the community around him.

The BBC is planning a rehearsed reading of the script at Bush Hall in London on Tuesday 11th May and is inviting comedy fans to come along and give feedback. The bar opens at 6.00 pm, the read through will start at about 6.30pm and last half an hour. For tickets visit: www.bbc.co.uk