Life in Theatre Productions are proud to present their second Broadway production at the beautiful Epstein Theatre this Summer, following their recent smash hit production of The Last 5 Years. From 15th August – 7th September theatregoers will be treated to a 3 week run of Neil Simon’s critically acclaimed Broadway and West End Vaudeville comedy, The Sunshine Boys and full casting for the show is now confirmed.
Liverpool theatre veterans Andrew “Drew” Schofield and Alan Stocks are already announced to play the lead roles of Al Lewis; the laid-back, smiling assassin (Drew Schofield in his Neptune/Epstein debut), and the cantankerous old clown Willie Clark (Alan Stocks) and now producers are delighted to announce the talented supporting cast who will join this dynamic duo!
Liam Tobin will play TV Director Eddie. Liam has appeared in a broad range of theatre including A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, A Midsummer Night’s Dream & Macbeth for Lodestar/Liverpool Shakespeare Festival and Much Ado About Nothing at the Liverpool Everyman. Michael Fletcher also joins the cast play TV Director Eddie’s assistant. Michael trained at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, where he won the Philip Holt Prize for Excellence. Professional Theatre includes Beast/ Prince Promising in Beauty and The Beast at Stafford Gatehouse, Pete in Departure Lounge at Unity Theatre and Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and Man 1 in Songs For a New World at The Unity Theatre).
This is Michael’s first time on stage alongside his brother Stephen Fletcher who in addition to directing the The Sunshine Boys plays Willie’s (Alan Stocks) nephew and agent. Helen Carter also returns to the stage following her acclaimed performance in The Last 5 Years, to play the character of ‘Nurse’
Life in Theatre Productions’ Stephen Fletcher said, “So many people who saw The Last 5 Years said they had never seen anything like it before, that they didn’t expect to see anything like this in Liverpool, or didn’t think it would be for them- it just proves that if something is made accessible for people then they will try anything- and love it. It’s a hope that the same will be true for The Sunshine Boys.”
“We’re delighted to be introducing some new faces to our team, as well as bringing back some ‘old-timers’ from previous productions. We’re creating a version of an old ‘rep’ company- where an actor is a lead role in one play and then a smaller ‘cameo’ style role in the next. I think audiences enjoy seeing an actor’s versatility and following their career. With this company, we are trying to tap into other talents, as well Michael along with Helen Carter who starred in The Last 5 Years will be designing the costume and set.”
Tickets for The Sunshine Boys are available from the Epstein Theatre Box office, by telephone on 0844 8884411 or online at www.epsteinliverpool.co.uk.