GET out the handbag and the gladrags - Bouncers are bouncing back to the Royal Court and it is just the ticket for a great night out.

That is, if you can get in!

It is being brought back by public demand such is the wide appeal of this popular play.

The show, directed by Court stalwart, Bob Eaton is one of the theatre's ace artistic cards.

Four actors with only handbags and barrels as props and a neon backdrop bring audiences back to so many night out experiences in clubs.

The play, written by John Godber of Hull Truck Theatre Company fame is here relocated to Liverpool.

It has been unashamedly "Scouseified," says a spokesman.

In theatre terms, it is a timeless piece of work and actors relish the chance to bring life so many characters we have all met in our clubbing days.

Inside and outside the disco queues.

This version, set in the 80s at The Grafton, sees four formidable local stars play a quartet of equally diverse door men.

There's excitable Judd (Michael Starke); no nonsense but thoughtful Lucky Eric (Paul Broughton); tough but fair Ralph (Andrew Schofield) and lucid Les (Danny O'Brien).

The actors play a variety of roles and they are very convincing even when they are playing disco girls.

Whirlwind wit and hilarity as we all re visit the dance floors of our youth.

Girls dancing around their handbags. The lads bar gazing aming to cop off.

Michael Starke has been in two previous Court productions of Bouncers receiving rave reviews in the Globe.

He says he is enjoying working with what he calls the "Royal Court family of actors."

Speaking to the Globe, during a break from rehearsals, Michael said: "We all know each other and the audience know us.

"We know how to cope with hecklers because the audience can relate to what is happening on stage.

"Every now and then you get a bit of magic from a comment someone makes who don't realise they are not supposed to join in with what our characters are saying.

"Bouncers is an ensemble piece and yet everyone can shine individually as well as collectively."

Mark Womack and Louis Emerick were previous incarnations of one of this tuxedo clad fab four.

According to critics and audiences they are a hard act to follow.

But the Court have handed the bow tie to a Liverpool favourite and Michael says it is a really inspired signing.

Michael continued: "Mark and Louis were great to work with playing Ralph..

"When I heard Andrew Schofield was going to be in this run it was a no brainer.

"Drew, as he is known, brings a new eye to everything.

"I did one of my first plays with him at the Everyman.

"Drew adds so much gravitas to any play he is in and he is also a great team player.

"It is the same play John Godber wrote decades ago. Now Drew injects so much, a new perspective here and there.

"A real home grown talent.

"We have worked together about twelve times.

"We are mates too.

"It is a joy working with him always has been and always will... until Benedict Cumberbatch rings me that is.

"Paul and Danny too are part of a great team."

Michael has many strings to his bow. He recently enjoyed success with the play Shed.

It was co-written and co starred Paul Broughton.

And Michael is starring in his third court Christmas show. This year it's Pharoh Cross the Mersey.

He is hoping to catch a ferry to Wirral to see his wife Lynn in a matinee of Desperate Scousewives at the Floral Pavilion next month.

So could former Brookside and Coronation Street star Michael ever have cut it as a real life bouncer?

He laughs: "No way. I'd let everyone in to a club. I'm a big softie.

"I could probably be a bouncer for Mothercare.

"I knew real bouncers and you didn't mess with them.

"Our bouncers have tales to tell and we hope we can bring back so many memories and the laughs and tears along the way."

Bouncers is at the Royal Court from September 4 to October 3. Tickets are from the box office on 0151 709 4321.