Esther McVey stars in Britain's funniest and sexiest show, The Vagina Monologies at the Liverpool Empire.

A TV presenter and aspiring politician, Esther appears alongside the Wirral's own Jean Boht and EastEnder Anita Dobson.

The Vagina Monologues, wowed audiences around the country in the autumn of 2002 and continues on its trip around Britain throughout 2003.

Sex has never been funnier or more poignant than in this collection of highly original stories gathered by the show's dynamic creator, New Yorker, Eve Ensler. Ensler asked more than 200 women of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and walks of life to share their most intimate secrets in 'Vagina interviews' on such normally taboo topics as birth, sex, orgasms and relationships with truly revelatory results.

The Vagina Monologues has been critically applauded receiving prestigious nominations for Drama Desk and Obie awards in 1999 in New York, and a nomination for the 2002 Olivier Award for Best Entertainment. The show is a global phenomenon with multiple productions in more than 25 countries and open-ended runs in New York and Paris.

As sharp and witty as Sex and the City, as unmissable as Friends and as funny as Smack the Pony, the show is performed by three amazing women who have taken part in The Vagina Monolgues around the world.

Every performance of The Vagina Monologues will donate a percentage of the ticket price to the Liverpool Women's and Children's Aid Centre, 'Centre 56', a charitable organisation that provides refuge for up to 19 families escaping domestic violence. Centre 56 is currently celebrating 30 years of helping women and as well as on housing and a 24-hour help line. (0151 727 1355). Since May 2001, The Vagina Monologues has donated more than £100,000 to local charities.

The Vagina Monologues is at the Empire Theatre from Monday till Saturday, June 16-21. For tickets call Ticketmaster on 0870 606 3536.