Boys from the Blackstuff

This critically acclaimed stage adaptation of the BBC TV series Boys from the Blackstuff is your ticket to a bygone era. Fresh off sold-out runs in 2023 and lauded as "richly enjoyable" by the Guardian, the play, stays true to Alan Bleasdale's original work. Director Kate Wasserberg (two-time Wales Theatre Award winner) and playwright James Graham (Sherwood) breathe new life into the story, offering a powerful social commentary that resonates deeply today.

The story

Prepare to be transported to a time of Thatcher-era Britain, where unemployment casts a long shadow. The play follows a group of working-class men - Chrissie, Loggo, Yosser, and their friends - struggling to make ends meet in a city with dwindling opportunities. Through their trials and tribulations, the play paints a vivid picture of their camaraderie and unwavering spirit in the face of adversity. Will they find the jobs they desperately need? Book tickets for Boys from the Blackstuff to find out!

Great for

History buffs | Theatre enthusiasts | Fans of social dramas