This is the fictionalised story of one man, Bill Shankly and his work and of his life after that work. A man of two halves.
"Although I'm a Scot, I'd be proud to be called a Scouser. "Bill Shankly
This is the fictionalised story of one man, Bill Shankly and his work and of his life after that work. A man of two halves.
"Although I'm a Scot, I'd be proud to be called a Scouser. "Bill Shankly
Brought to Liverpool from Preston to fire the red heat of a revolution, Bill Shankly had one aim. To build Liverpool Football Club up and up until they were invincible.
"Liverpool was made for me, and I was made for Liverpool. "Bill Shankly
Promotion, the first division title, the FA Cup and success in Europe all followed as Shankly defined what it was to be a Liverpool fan. He demanded total loyalty from his players and coaches. A loyalty that he hoped would be repaid when he retired.
"All I ask is that we try to make the people happy." Bill Shankly
Adapted and directed by Phillip Breen (Royal Shakespeare Company, Clwyd Theatre Cymru) this will be the World premiere of an epic show that will have you on your feet and crying out the great man's name. Don't miss it.
"David Peace's fictional portrait of the legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly is so hypnotic that even the football-averse might enjoy it." Mark Lawson, The Guardian
"David Peace brings perfect pitch to this ode to Bill Shankly's Liverpool reign." Frank Cottrell-Boyce, The Observer
A love letter to a great manager, an elegy to the beautiful game." Doug Johnstone The Independent
Age advisory 14+
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