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THE SHANKLY TRIBUTE SHOW IS BACK
Steve Hunter
20 June 2009
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If you fancy a taste of football during the summer then why not check out the highly acclaimed 'Bill Shankly Story' which is returning to the stage.
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The stage production features local broadcaster John Keith and actor Steve Hazlehurst, who narrates the story of the iconic Scottish manager who revolutionised Anfield fortunes.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic Scot's arrival at the Kop three of his legendary team - Ian St John, Ron Yeats and Chris Lawler - will be live on stage in two special summer productions.
The first is at St Helens Theatre Royal on the evening of Wednesday, July 8, followed by a second presentation at New Brighton Floral Pavilion on Friday, August 21.
Keith speaks Shankly's words and Hazlehurst narrates the story of the great man's life from his birth in the Ayrshire pit village of Glenbuck through his glory years at Anfield.
It has played to packed houses at home and abroad since its premiere in 2006 and is returning by public demand in this special Shankly anniversary year.
Prior to these dates a special corporate luncheon production will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Belfast on Thursday (June 25), when Liverpool's record appearance holder Ian Callaghan joins the cast.
Kop legend St John said: "The incredible atmosphere created by the audiences at our shows tells you just how much Bill Shankly is revered by the public.
"What Liverpool have achieved during the past half century could not have been done without Shanks. The show tells his story by the people who knew him and played for him. It reveals the qualities of the unforgettable man behind the legend."
The audience will have the chance to meet Ian and the rest of the cast for autographs and memorabilia after the shows at both theatres.
Tickets are £12 with £10 concessions and are available from the St Helens Theatre Royal box office on 01744 756000 or via their website: www.sthelenstheatreroyal.co.uk and from New Brighton Floral Pavilion box office on 0151 666 0000 or via their website: www.floralpavilion.com.
Price details for the Belfast production is available from MBN Promotions on 0161 926 9569 and via their website: www.mbnproductions.co.uk.
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