Garrick to stage Twopence to Cross the Mersey production
Lichfield Garrick Theatre is one of the 14 venues that the UK premiere tour of Twopence to Cross the Mersey is visiting this autumn.
The show will be visiting the Garrick for three performances on Saturday 22 October (7.30pm) and Sunday 23 October (2.30pm and 7.30pm).
The new touring production of Twopence To Cross The Mersey is produced by Rob Fennah and Lynn McDermott for Pulse Records Limited in association with Bill Elms and directed by Gareth Tudor Price.
The nine-strong cast play more than 40 characters - they are Mark Moraghan, Daniel Taylor, Parry Glasspool, Jenny Murphy, Lynn Francis, Lynne Fitzgerald, Robert Hudson, Roy Carruthers, and Chloe McDonald.
Five of the cast members - Mark, Parry, Lynn, Roy and Chloe - have appeared in its sister show By The Waters Of Liverpool, which will be at the Lichfield Garrick in spring 2023.
The first UK national tour of Helen Forrester 's Twopence To Cross The Mersey opened in Wirral this month - a place which features heavily in Helen 's million-selling books and where the celebrated author spent some of her childhood.
The tour also includes dates in Stockport, Crewe, St Helens, Blackpool, Warrington, Darlington, Halifax, Croydon, Coventry, Lichfield, Bolton and Southport - before concluding in Liverpool at the Epstein Theatre.
Playwright and producer Rob Fennah explained: “We 're overjoyed that we 're opened the UK premiere tour of Twopence To Cross The Mersey, it 's been well worth the wait. And we have been delighted with the audience and Press reactions to the show so far, we have a wonderful cast to tell Helen 's fascinating story.
“Helen has fans worldwide, and this way we can take Helen 's story a little closer to them. Helen was inspiring, with so much strength, resilience and determination, a pioneer of her time.
“Her story is one which needs to be told to young and old alike. It 's a very special experience for everyone involved - we 're all custodians of her incredibly honest writing that everyone can relate to, especially given today 's difficult economic climate. ”
Contact the Garrick Theatre box office on 01543 412121.