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A photo showing a scene involving five men emerging from a white van onto a concrete ground, wearing casual outfits. A goose stands in front of the van, looking nonchalant.

Boys From The Blackstuff

Gizza job. Go on, gizzit.

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.

Richly enjoyable, funny, incendiary and humane”
★★★★ The Guardian

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.

 

The audience hangs on every syallable”
★★★★★ Daily Mail

James Graham’s powerful new adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s BAFTA award-winning TV series is directed by Kate Wasserberg and comes to The Rep direct from the National Theatre and the West End.

 

Tremendously powerful”
★★★★ Time Out

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Presented by

Bill Kenwright Ltd – the Liverpool Royal Court and National Theatre production

Price

From £25

Adapted by

James Graham

Directed by

Kate Wasserberg

Age Guidance

10+

Please note, no under 5s will be admitted to the auditorium.

Content Advice

Please note this production contains flashing lights, strong language, a gunshot and depictions of violence, grief, and death.

Running Time

Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including an interval.

Access Performances

BSL Interpreted: Wed 19 Mar 7.30pm by Karen Ward-Welch

Audio Described: Sat 22 Mar 2.30pm by Carolyn Smith

A Free Touch Tour is available to book at 1.30pm before the Audio Described performance. 

 

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