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Jan 18 2008
YOU might think that Willy Russell’s life is a problem-free one. He is, after all, one of Britain’s most successful playwrights, with plays produced worldwide and his musical, Blood Brothers, currently packing them in at the Liverpool Empire. Alas, like anyone else, Mr Russell does have problems....
Jan 18 2008
AlLTHOUGH their very existence is under threat, Rejects Revenge are ploughing ahead with a an exciting new production. Philip Key reports...
Jan 16 2008
ONE of Liverpool’s best-known novels is getting a name change – after 128 years. The classic, Her Benny, will be renamed Our Benny for its stage appear- ance in the city this year....
Jan 11 2008
The RSC is bringing a gritty social drama to the Liverpool stage. Philip Key reports...
Jan 11 2008
PLAYWRIGHT Tommy Kearney has finally got his play on stage in Liverpool, and now just wants a celebrity endorsement. Emma Pinch reports...
Jan 8 2008
ONE of Liverpool Playhouse’s brightest stars is making an appearance at the theatre this week as part of its contribution to the city’s reign as European Capital of Culture....
Jan 3 2008
LIVERPOOL playwright Lizzie Nunnery has won the Pearson Writer in Residence Award from a panel including Beryl Bainbridge and Sir John Mortimer....
Dec 14 2007
PHILIP Key gives his definitive guide to the best live entertainment on offer this Christmas...
Dec 14 2007
LIVERPOOL impresario Bill Kenwright tells Philip Key of his secret talks over ideas for the Capital of Culture...
Nov 23 2007
FROM TV murders to the Nativity. Philip Key talks to actor Daniel Casey...