The tour will open at the Theatre Royal Windsor on the 29th January 2025.
Full casting and tour dates have now been announced for the upcoming UK tour of Alan Bleasdale’s Boys from the Blackstuff which has been adapted by James Graham.
Directed by Kate Wasserberg (Artistic Director, Theatr Clwyd), the cast will include: George Caple as Chrissie, Jurell Carter as Loggo, Jay Johnson as Yosser, Ged McKenna as 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.
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.
James Graham’s adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s BAFTA award-winning television drama first premiered at Liverpool’s Royal Court in September 2023, before heading to the National Theatre, and London’s Garrick Theatre.
This UK tour will visit twenty venues as follows:
29 Jan – 8 Feb Theatre Royal Windsor
11 – 15 Feb Richmond Theatre
18- 22 Feb Bromley Churchill
25 Feb – 1 Mar Theatre Royal Bath
5 – 8 Mar The Grand Theatre Blackpool
11 – 15 Mar Theatre Royal Glasgow
18 – 22 Mar Birmingham Rep
25 – 29 Mar Liverpool Empire Theatre l
8 – 12 Apr Cheltenham Everyman
15 – 19 Apr Derby Theatre
22 – 26 Apr Lowry Salford
29 Apr – 3 May Yvonne Arnaud Guildford
13 – 17 May Leeds Grand
20 – 24 May Theatre Royal Newcastle
28 – 31 May Mercury Theatre Colchester
3 – 6 June Cast Doncaster
10 – 14 June Regent Theatre Stoke
17 – 21 Jun Theatre Royal Brighton
24 – 28 Jun Marlowe Theatre Canterbury
1 – 5 July Theatr Clywd Mold
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.”
This touring production will feature set and costume design by Amy Jane Cook, lighting design by Ian Scott, movement direction by Rachael Nanyonjo, original music and sound design by Dyfan Jones, video design by Jamie Jenkin and fight direction by Rachel Bown-Williams of Rc-Annie Ltd. Associate Director is Tim Welton.
For more information visit: https://www.kenwright.com/productions/boys-from-the-blackstuff-2025-tour/