Alan Bleasdale’s BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF by James Graham
Gizza job. Go on, gizzit, go ‘head, giz it if you’ve got it, giz it, I can do it. Giz it then. Go ‘head, gizza job.
“Powerful” ★★★★ Guardian “Ambitious and timely” ★★★★ The Stage “Giz a ticket” ★★★★★ Daily Mail “Theatre at its very, very best” ★★★★★ Liverpool Echo
This is 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.
40 years after Alan Bleasdale’s ground-breaking television series was essential viewing, Liverpool’s Royal Court is delighted to present an unmissable, powerful new adaptation by James Graham, writer of the hit BBC series Sherwood.
Having completely sold out the 2023 run, this is sure to be the hottest ticket of 2024.
The show will transfer to the National Theatre in London after its run here.
Cast confirmed: Dominic Carter, George Caple, Helen Carter, Aron Julius, Nathan McMullen, Lauren O’Neil, Barry Sloane and Mark Womack
Directed by Kate Wasserberg Set and Costume Design Amy Jane Cook Lighting Designer Ian Scott Composer and Sound Designer Dyfan Jones Associate Sound Designer Kate Harvey Movement Director Rachael Nanyonjo AV Designer Jamie Jenkin Fight Director RC Annie
A Stockroom commission
Running time approx 2hrs 30 minutes including interval
Performance Information
Stalls tickets are available with a meal (served at your table before the show) for an extra £14. Click here to see our menu. If you are eating with us please arrive at least an hour before the performance.
Tickets are available for the show alone in stalls, circle and balcony. You can also dine next door in the Courtyard Bar & Kitchen. Their pre-theatre offer is two courses for £18 and three for £22pp. Book a table on their website by clicking here.
Circle and balcony will open at 7.15pm. There are bars in both areas for pre-show and interval drinks. Stalls will be open from 6:15pm.
If you are bringing a large group, every tenth ticket is free. This ticket will be automatically added to your basket on purchase. Meals and building levy must still be paid on your free ticket.
NO BOOKING FEES ON THIS SHOW
Please note – the bar will close 15 minutes before the advertised start time. £1 from every ticket bought will be donated to The Royal Court Liverpool Trust. For more details go to www.royalcourttrust.org
BSL performance is on Tuesday 30 April 2024(interpreter Karl Llorca); Audio described performance is on Wednesday 1 May 2024(describer Anne Hornsby). To book please contact Box Office or email lauren@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com
Please contact Box Office to book if you are a wheelchair user.#