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The Great Race - New York to Paris

Royal Court Liverpool Show Dates: 21 Aug 2026-22 Aug 2026

Times Square, New York, February 12th, 1908. Six Teams from across the globe wait at the starting line. Their mission? Be the first to drive a motorcar to Paris. Who will get there first? How will they get there? Is anyone competent enough to get there at all?

The hilarious retelling of one of history’s most bizarre and long-forgotten chapters returns to Liverpool! With five actors playing forty-five parts, and a complete original ragtime soundtrack, this hysterical piece of historical theatre will have you non-stop laughing as we take you all the way around the world… in a motorcar!

“The Great Race is a masterclass in storytelling and comedic theatre. It’s well worth a watch.” - Reyt Good Magazine

Confirmed Cast: Elliot Bailey, Harry Freeman, Rob Hardie & Tom Terrance

Original soundtrack composed by Alec Walters.

Written and Directed by Elliot Bailey and Rob Hardie.

Presented by Guilty Applause Ltd.

Performance Information

Approximate show duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes including a 20 minute interval

Age Rating: 12+

Please note – the bar will close 15 minutes before the advertised start time.

Latecomers will not be admitted so please arrive in good time.

Please contact Box Office on 0151 709 4321 if you require wheelchair access. There are two wheelchair spaces available for each show.

There are no booking fees payable (hurrah!)

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