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 jobs, avoid the ‘sniffers’ and see if you can have a laugh along the way.
James Graham’s powerful new adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s BAFTA award-winning TV series is directed by Kate Wasserberg and comes to Derby Theatre direct from the National Theatre and the West End.
/"The audience hangs on every syllable"Daily Mail
/"Tremendously powerful. Bleasdale’s characters are wonderful"Time Out
/"Richly enjoyable, funny, incendiary and humane"The Guardian
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Get 25% off for 3 or more shows if all are booked in one transaction.
Shows included in the offer include: Of Mice and Men, Kiss Me Quickstep, The Great Gatsby, Kim’s Convenience, Boys from the Blackstuff, Do I Love You? and Spitfire Girls.
Eligible dates include:
- Any preview performance for Of Mice and Men, Kiss Me Quickstep and/or The Great Gatsby.
- The first two evening performances for Kim’s Convenience, Do I Love You? and/or Spitfire Girls.
- The first evening performance for Boys from the Blackstuff.
NOTE:
**Valid on bands A & B ONLY.
**Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
**Not available on tickets already purchased.