New shows celebrating Red and Blue football legends coming to Liverpool’s Royal Court

Liverpool’s Royal Court is set to kick off an incredible year of theatre in 2025 with two brand-new shows celebrating some of city’s legendary football figures.

Liverpool’s Royal Court is on the lookout for performers to be part of a “Community Chorus” who will perform as part of Red or Dead.

The theatre is looking for community actors to play a pivotal role in the show, with some singing and acting. No experience is necessary, interest in football is a bonus, but not essential. 

Red or Dead is a powerful new production adapted from David Peace’s iconic novel, telling the fictionalised story of legendary Liverpool FC manager Bill Shankly. Directed by Phillip Breen and starring Peter Mullan (Ozark, Westworld, Mum) as Shankly, the show will bring to life the passion, triumphs, and challenges of one of football’s most beloved figures.

Red or Dead will run from 21 March – 19 April 2025. 

The Legend of Rooney’s Ring, is a blockbuster summer show that promises to be the ultimate Scouse adventure. Written by Helen Serafinowicz (Motherland, Nova Jones), the show runs from 18 July – 23 August 2025.

Set in a mystical version of Liverpool, the story follows hero, Wayne*, on a quest to reclaim his lost love and defeat a wicked prince.

Packed with magic, romance, original songs, and plenty of Scouse humour, this tongue-in-cheek tale is sure to have audiences laughing their axes off.

* Disclaimer: Any similarities between the characters and local footballing celebrities, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.

2025 marks twenty years since the current team in charge of Liverpool’s Royal Court took over the building. Brand new shows throughout the year will showcase the venue’s commitment to putting Scouse voices on and off the stage. 

Kevin Fearon, Executive Producer at Liverpool’s Royal Court, said:

“20 years have flown by since we were given the keys to this fantastic building, back then as Rawhide Comedy Club. We are committed to telling stories of Liverpool, told by Liverpool voices, and 2025 will be no different.

“Next year will take us from the terraces of LFC under the legendary Bill Shankly to the mystical land where a hero is on a dangerous quest. We are delighted to have such brilliant writers as Helen Serafinowicz. Our audiences would expect nothing less!”

Tickets go on sale for both shows at 11am on Tuesday 10 September. 

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