Theatre
Boys from the Blackstuff is off to London and also set to return to Liverpool’s Royal Court
10 months ago
Boys from the Blackstuff is back on stage in Liverpool this year at the Royal Court from 19 April – 11 May followed by a run at the National Theatre.
Following its acclaimed run at Liverpoolâs Royal Court last year, James Grahamâs powerful new adaptation of Alan Bleasdaleâs seminal TV show Boys from the Blackstuff is back for 2024.
The show, which wowed audiences and critics alike, will return to Liverpoolâs Royal Court for three weeks, before transferring to the National Theatre for a two week run.
Alan Bleasedaleâs darkly comic TV series Boys from the Blackstuff was a massive television hit in the 80s, with its exploration of the misery of long-term unemployment striking a chord with audiences in a poverty-stricken Britain.Â
The production is directed by Kate Wasserberg, with original cast members George Caple, Dominic Carter, Helen Carter, Aron Julius, Nathan McMullen, Lauren OâNeil, Barry Sloane and Mark Womack returning.
In 1980s Liverpool, life is tough as Chrissie, Loggo, George, Dixie and Yosser play the game. But there is no work and no money. What are they supposed to do? Find jobs, avoid the âsniffersâ, work harder, work longer, buy cheaper, spend less? All whilst having a laugh along the way.Â
Kevin Fearon is Executive Producer at Liverpoolâs Royal Court and he said:
âIn 18 years of producing theatre by and for Liverpool, shows haven’t come any bigger than Boys From The Blackstuff. To be able to bring this fantastic piece of work back to the Court before it transfers to the National is as exciting as much as it is a real honour.â
Liverpoolâs Royal Court 19 April to 11 May with press night on 24 April
Olivier Theatre 22 Mayâ8 June, with press night on 29 May.
Tickets go on sale at 11am on Tuesday 23 January and you can book yours here.
Boys from the Blackstuff is a Liverpoolâs Royal Court production.
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