The iconic story of unemployed Liverpool roadworkers
Following sold out seasons at Liverpool’s Royal Court, the National Theatre, and in London’s West End at the Garrick Theatre, James Graham’s adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s Boys from the Blackstuff hits the road and will be coming to Bromley’ Churchill Theatre.
‘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.
George Caple plays Chrissie, Jurell Carter plays Loggo, Jay Johnson takes on the role of Yosser, Ged McKenna plays George and Mark Womack is Dixie. Reiss Barber plays Snowy, Amber Blease plays Angie, Kyle Harrison-Pope is Kevin, Sean Kingsley is Malloy, Jamie Peacock is Moss, and Sian Polhill-Thomas plays Ms Sutcliffe. They are joined by Graham Elwell, Elliot Kingsley and Victoria Oxley. Directed by Kate Wasserberg
James Graham says:
“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.
But 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.I’m delighted by the support and belief from Bill Kenwright Ltd, and Liverpool’s Royal Court that birthed it.”
Alan Bleasdale says:
“I never expected Boys from the Blackstuff to be quite the sell-out sensation it has become”.
Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1HA from 18th – 22nd February.
Full tour details and booking: https://boysfromtheblackstuff.com/uk-tour/
