Overview
A new collection of plays from Willy Russell, one of Britain's best-loved dramatists, features the smash hits Blood Brothers, Our Day Out: The Musical and Shirley Valentine as well as the previously unpublished John, Paul, George, Ringo . . . and Bert.
Blood Brothers: A Liverpudlian West Side Story, this is
the story of twin brothers separated at birth because their mother
cannot afford to keep them both. 'One of those rare exceptions, where a
show continues to pack a punch after many years on the road and in the
West End' - What's On Stage, (5 stars)
Our Day Out: The Musical:
Mrs Kay's 'Progress Class' are unleashed for a day's coach trip to
Conway Castle in Wales - in an exuberant celebration of the joys and
agonies of growing up and being footloose, fourteen and free from
school. 'One of those truly magical theatrical experiences that should
very definitely not be missed' - Stage
Shirley Valentine:
The story of a put-upon mother and housewife who leaves the drudgery of
cooking dinner for her husband, packs her bags and heads for the sun.
'Shirley is the star of her own monodrama, her gabbing made theatrical
in a stream of stories and impersonations that are rooted in essential
loneliness and reaction against domestic frustration . . . memorable
and joyous' - Independent
John, Paul, George, Ringo . . . and Bert:
Russell's first major hit, a musical about the Beatles, won the Evening
Standard and London Critics' awards for Best New Musical of 1974. 'Why
has no-one done it before? Perhaps only a scouser like Willy Russell
could have the self-confidence to tackle Liverpool's great phenomenon . .
. it's funny, incisive, well-acted and makes its points without any
arty philosophising' - Time Out.
Willy Russell Plays: 2 features an introduction from the playwright.