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Roll back the years with Dreamboats and Petticoats

Dreamboats and Petticoats is set to mark its 10th anniversary with a return to the Liverpool Empire this summer.

The Bill Kenwright-produced musical, set in the early 1960s, will perform at the Empire between July 31 and August 5 as part of its latest nationwide tour.

Written by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, the writers behind TV classics ‘Goodnight Sweetheart’, ‘Birds of a Feather’ and ‘‘The New Statesmen’, the show features classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, and many more.

Set in 1961, emotions are running high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue.

But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock‘n’roll fame beckons.

Inspired by the smash hit multi-million selling CD albums Dreamboats and Petticoats, the West End sell-out sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era.

Tickets start from £12 but booking fees apply for online and telephone bookings. For tickets and more information, contact the Empire Box Office on 0845 871 3017 or visit www.atgtickets.com/liverpool