Cast announced for Boys from the Blackstuff at Liverpool Empire

The highly acclaimed adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s Boys from the Blackstuff, written by James Graham, is heading back to Liverpool in 2025, with the cast now officially announced.

Following sell-out runs at Liverpool’s Royal Court, the National Theatre, and a triumphant West End stint at the Garrick Theatre, Boys from the Blackstuff is embarking on a national tour.

Returning to Liverpool at the iconic Empire Theatre during its 100th birthday year, Boys from the Blackstuff promises to be a highlight of the theatre’s centenary celebrations.

It’s 80s Liverpool. Chrissie, Loggo, George, Dixie and Yosser are used to hard work and providing for their families. But there is no work and there is no money.

What are they supposed to do Work harder, work longer, buy cheaper, spend less? They just need a chance. Life is tough but the lads can play the game. Find the jobs, avoid the ‘sniffers’ and see if you can have a laugh along the way.

A stellar cast has been assembled to bring this Scouse tale to life:

George Caple as Chrissie
Jurell Carter as Loggo
Jay Johnson as Yosser
Ged McKenna as George
Mark Womack as Dixie

They’re joined by:

Reiss Barber as Snowy
Amber Blease as Angie
Kyle Harrison-Pope as Kevin
Sean Kingsley as Malloy
Jamie Peacock as Moss
Sian Polhill-Thomas as Ms Sutcliffe

The ensemble also includes Graham Elwell, Elliot Kingsley, and Victoria Oxley.

James Graham said:

“Alan Bleasdale’s masterpiece is a story proudly forged in the humour and voice of Liverpool, and it was a real honour and a thrill to open it to packed houses there last year, before bringing our show to London and the West End.

“Boys From the Blackstuff remains a story of national significance, with a lasting impact on British culture. Taking it on the road, to communities around the country, feels like the most important thing we could be doing next with our story.”

Boys from the Blackstuff is directed by Kate Wasserberg (Artistic Director, Theatr Clwyd), with set and costume design by Amy Jane Cook, lighting design by Ian Scott, movement direction by Rachael Nanyonjo, original music and sound design by Dyfan Jones, video design by Jamie Jenkin and fight direction by Rachel Bown-Williams of Rc-Annie Ltd. Associate Director is Tim Welton.