Boys from the Blackstuff

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Available to 3 August 2024

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See Boys From The Blackstuff, live at the Garrick Theatre for one of the best new theatre shows in London

80's Liverpool. Chrissie, Loggo, George, Dixie and Yosser are used to hard work and providing for their families. But there is no work and there is no money. What are they supposed to do? Work harder, work longer, buy cheaper, spend less? They just need a chance. 

Life is tough but the lads can play the game. Find jobs, avoid the 'sniffers' and see if you can have a laugh along the way.  

Forty years after Alan Bleasdale’s ground-breaking television series and following its 5-Star (Daily Mail) run at Liverpool’s Royal Court, James Graham’s powerful new adaptation is coming to the Garrick Theatre direct from the National Theatre for eight weeks only.

2 Charing Cross Rd,
Charing Cross,
London WC2H 0HH
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How to find us

By rail: 

The nearest National Rail station to the Garrick Theatre is Charing Cross station, which is literally just around the corner (a three-minute walk away.) From Charing Cross station, cross the road outside the building and turn left onto Duncannon Street. Head straight up St Martin’s Place until you meet Charing Cross Road. The theatre will be on your right hand side.

By tube: 

The nearest tube stations to the Garrick Theatre are Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines) and Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly Lines)

  • Leicester Square (2 mins): Leicester Square is a short walk away from the Garrick Theatre. Simply head right out of the station down Charing Cross Road. The theatre will be on your left hand side.
  • Charing Cross (4 mins): Cross the road outside the building and turn left onto Duncannon Street. Head straight up St Martin’s Place until you meet Charing Cross Road. The theatre will be on your right hand side.

By bus: 

For buses to Charing Cross Road and The Strand use: 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 30, 91, 139.

By car: 

The Garrick is situated within the London Congestion Charging Zone which applies weekdays (not bank holidays) from 7:00am until 6:00pm and costs £11.50 per day. If you are driving to the theatre after 6:00pm then you will not be charged.

By taxi: 

The Garrick Theatre is very close to Charing Cross Station which has a black cab rank outside.

The duration of Boys from the Blackstuff is two hours and 30 minutes, including an interval.

Boys from the Blackstuff is suitable for ages 10+. 

The Boys from the Blackstuff cast includes: 

  • George Caple
  • Dominic Carter
  • Helen Carter
  • Aron Julius
  • Nathan McMullen
  • Lauren O'Neil
  • Jamie Peacock
  • Barry Sloane
  • Mark Womack

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