Liverpool
Red Or Dead
Liverpool's Royal Court are proud to present
Red Or Dead
A Liverpool Passion
Peter Mullan (Ozark, Westworld, Mum) is Bill Shankly in an incredible new show adapted from David Peace's iconic novel.
"I'm a people's man - only the people matter.” Bill Shankly
This is the fictionalised story of one man, Bill Shankly and his work and of his life after that work. A man of two halves.
"Although I'm a Scot, I'd be proud to be called a Scouser. ”Bill Shankly
Brought to Liverpool from Preston to fire the red heat of a revolution, Bill Shankly had one aim. To build Liverpool Football Club up and up until they were invincible.
"Liverpool was made for me, and I was made for Liverpool. ”Bill Shankly
Promotion, the first division title, the FA Cup and success in Europe all followed as Shankly defined what it was to be a Liverpool fan. He demanded total loyalty from his players and coaches. A loyalty that he hoped would be repaid when he retired.
"All I ask is that we try to make the people happy.” Bill Shankly
Adapted and directed by Phillip Breen (Royal Shakespeare Company, Clwyd Theatre Cymru) this will be the World premiere of an epic show that will have you on your feet and crying out the great man's name. Don't miss it.
"David Peace's fictional portrait of the legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly is so hypnotic that even the football-averse might enjoy it." Mark Lawson, The Guardian
"David Peace brings perfect pitch to this ode to Bill Shankly's Liverpool reign." Frank Cottrell-Boyce, The Observer
A love letter to a great manager, an elegy to the beautiful game." Doug Johnstone The Independent
Age advisory 14+
Performance Information
Stalls tickets are available with a meal (served at your table before the show) for an extra £14 for one course at evening shows Click here to see our menu or an extra £10 at matinees (scouse or blind scouse only). If you are eating with us please arrive at least an hour before the performance.
Tickets are available for the show alone in stalls, circle and balcony.
BSL performance is on Tuesday 8 April (interpreter Karl Llorca). Audio Described performance is on Wednesday 9 April (describer Anne Hornsby). To book please contact Box Office on 0151 709 4321 or email lauren@royalcourtliverpool.com.
Circle and balcony will open at 7.15pm. There are bars in both areas for pre-show and interval drinks. Stalls will be open from 6:15pm.
If you are bringing a large group, every tenth ticket is free. This ticket will be automatically added to your basket on purchase. Meals and building levy must still be paid on your free ticket.
NO BOOKING FEES ON THIS SHOW
Please note – the bar will close 15 minutes before the advertised start time.
£2 from every ticket bought will be donated to The Royal Court Liverpool Trust. For more details go to www.royalcourttrust.org
Please contact Box Office to book if you are a wheelchair user.
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