In 1997, a British film about six out-of-work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, took the world by storm becoming one of the most successful British films ever made. Now, the boys are back, only this time, they really have to go The Full Monty…live on stage.
Simon Beaufoy, the Oscar winning writer of the film, has gone all the way with this hilarious and heartfelt adaptation that’s getting standing ovations every night and in which will be coming to the Liverpool Empire Theatre for one week only from the 20th-25th October 2014.
Liverpool’s Louis Emerick has been announced to be in the cast alongside Gary Lucy, Andrew Dunn, Rupert Hill, Martin Miller and Bobby Scofield.
Gary Lucy (EastEnders, winner of Dancing on Ice, Footballer’s Wives, The Bill) is Gaz; Andrew Dunn (best known as Tony in Dinnerladies as well for his regular appearances playing Alistair Campbell on Bremner, Bird and Fortune; extensive stage credits include the original productions of John Godber’s Bouncers and Up’n’Under) is Gerald; Louis Emerick (Mick Johnson in Brookside and P.C. Walsh in Last of the Summer Wine, a role he has played, on and off, for over 20 years) is Horse; Martin Miller (recent credits include Hitchcock in the New York production of The Lovesong of Alfred J. Hitchcock) is Dave; Bobby Schofield, one of the most exciting young actors around, makes his stage debut as Lomper and Rupert Hill (Jamie Baldwin in Coronation Street) is Guy. Further casting to be announced.
The production also features the iconic songs from the film by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones.
The Full Monty is Simon Beaufoy’s first work for the theatre. His screen credits include winning the BAFTA for The Full Monty, 127 Hours, Salmon Fishing in Yemen, Slumdog Millionaire and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
Tickets for The Full Monty are priced at £10 to £29.50 and are available to purchase from the Empire Theatre Box office.