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Gizza job. Go on, gizzit, go ‘head, giz it if you’ve got it, giz it, I can do it!

Performance dates

18 February - 22 February 2025

Run time 2hrs 30mins (inc. interval)

Includes interval

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Boys From the Blackstuff London tickets

Following a sold out run at Liverpool’s Royal Court, and critical acclaim in the West End, Boys From the Blackstuff transfers to Bromley! Book your tickets now.

What is Boys From the Blackstuff about?

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!

Shellsuits, chicken and chips, Echo & The Bunnymen, 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. 

Alan Bleasdale’s ground-breaking television series was essential viewing in the 80s. Only nine weeks after the initial transmission ended, it was re-shown on the higher-profile BBC 1. The series was repeated in full again to celebrate BBC 2s 25th anniversary in 1989.

This unmissable and powerful adaptation by James Graham (Sherwood) is not to be missed.

Facts and critical acclaim

  • The production has received numerous 5-star reviews, with the Liverpool Echo calling it ‘Theatre at its very, very best’ and The Stage praising the ‘ambitious and timely’ show.
  • The critically acclaimed drama completely sold out it’s 2023 run and 2024 revival at Liverpool’s Royal Court.
  • The TV series in which the show is based won the BAFTA for Best Serial Drama and came second in Channel 4’s ‘Top 50 dramas’ programme. It was also named one of the 40 greatest television series in the Radio Times, and placed seventh in the BFI poll of the Best Television Programmes of the 20th
  • Director, Kate Wasserberg is the reciepent of two Wales Theatre Awards for Best Director and is the current Artistic Director of Theatr Clwyd

Boys From the Blackstuff creatives

  • Director - Kate Wasserberg
  • Set and Costume Designer - 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

Upcoming Performance Times

Tuesday18 February 2025
Wednesday19 February 2025
Thursday20 February 2025
Thursday20 February 2025
Friday21 February 2025
Saturday22 February 2025
Saturday22 February 2025
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14:30
19:30
19:30
14:30
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Recent Reviews

4.8
48 reviews
Steve F

Brliiant reenactment of the original TV series. Powerful and very moving performances - especially Yosher.

Customer Nick

Very good seats at great, last minute prices. Superb performance

Mary Arthy

The acting was superb. We laughed and cried in equal measures. Also our seats were upgraded so that was a bonus. All of the staff were polite and helpful All round a great experience.

mr lyne

Excellent performances - very thought provoking

Claud Gurr

The production was brilliant. Putting across how hard it was to be at the bottom of the pecking order in mass unemployment Britain, and highlighting the greedy employers exploiting them. I know from personal experience how they felt. It still goes on today, maybe not as blatantly, but it's still there.

Agnes Mcl Downs

Very well acted and enjoyable. Good portrayal of the situation.

Jayne Mellor

Fabulous flawless performance from all the cast. Audience were totally absorbed in the drama. Thoroughly enjoyed the play.

Mr Taylor

Fantastic show

MICHAEL DENNIS

Excellent production, beautiful theatre.

Richard Hull

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Hilda Slater

A great insight into the journey of the play.

Matt B

Absolutely Fabulous. Story line amazing, acting incredible.

Latest Boys from the Blackstuff News

Boys From the Blackstuff transfers to the West End

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Boys From the Blackstuff transfers to the West End

Following two critically acclaimed, sold-out runs at Liverpool’s Royal Court and the National’s Olivier Theatre, James Graham’s powerful new adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s seminal TV drama transfers to the West End. Playing a strictly limited eight-week run at the Garrick Theatre, book your tickets today!   

26 Mar, 2024 | By Sian McBride

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