Musical version of Willy Russell classic coming to Liverpool's Royal Court (From Wirral Globe)

Musical version of Willy Russell classic coming to Liverpool's Royal Court

2:01pm Tuesday 23rd June 2009

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THE musical version of Willy Russell's classsic Our Day Out comes to Liverpool's Royal Court Theatre later this year.

Packed with fun, laughter and soul-stirring songs it will be staged from September 11 to October 17.

A massive TV hit when it was originally written in 1976, the story was later turned into a popular stage play.

Willy Russell has reworked the script and added some fantastic songs and music co-written with director Bob Eaton to create a brand new Musical which will have you laughing and singing all the way home.

A very funny and heartwarming story, it is about Mrs Kay's Progress Class who are all on board and bound for Alton Towers... until Mr Briggs gets on board.

The destination changes to a zoo in North Wales but there is no stopping the fun on a trip for the class that always gets left behind.

Big dance numbers, instantly recognisable characters and songs so catchy you’ll be singing them for weeks make Our Day Out –The Musical the hottest ticket in town.

The cast includes Brookside, The Royal and Coronation Street star Michael Starke; Andrew Schofield from '80s Channel Four drama Scully and Brick Up The Mersey Tunnels; Holly Quin-Ankrah from Grange Hill; Bradley Clarkson(Grease Is The Word) and Gillian Hardie from stage plays Stags and Hens and On The Ledge.

A host of talented Liverpool schoolchildren will take on the younger roles and make up the chorus having been chosen from hundreds who auditioned.

As well as the writer Willy Russell, the creative team includes director Bob Eaton, assistant director Rachel Russell, Designer Ellen Cairns, Lighting Designer Ian Scott, Musical Director Howard Gray and Choreographer Beverley Norris-Edmunds.

Kevin Fearon, the Royal Court's chief executive said: "We have been discussing this project with Willy for a long time and we are delighted that he has decided to work with us on what is a great show by a great Liverpool writer.

"This is the biggest show that we have ever produced here at the Royal Court and we can’t wait to get started."

Willy Russell is also looking forward to the show: "I'm delighted to have forged a working relationship with the wonderful Royal Court and to be launching Our Day Out - The Musical with such a stunning company of actors and musicians - not to mention the animals!"

Here comes the home-grown musical of the decade - get your ticket and climb on board!

Our Day Out – The Musical will run from Friday 11 September to Saturday 17 October 2009. Tickets and information are from www.royalcourtliverpool.com or on 0870 787 1866.

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