The countdown is now on until a new commemorative war-time musical is given its world premiere in Liverpool.
‘Liver Birdsong – The Liverpool Blitz Musical’ commemorates the 75th anniversary of The Blitz, and will be brought to the stage of its native city.
The show opens at the historic Epstein Theatre on Tuesday, November 29 and runs until Saturday, December 3, with eight performances across the five days.
‘Liver Birdsong’ is their first joint venture into professional musical theatre, although each has a background in theatre, music or television.
The show is produced by Birdsong Live Productions CIC, who are father and daughter team Tony Bradley and Rebecca Myers.
The story of ‘Liver Birdsong’ remembers The Blitz, when Liverpool was bombarded by the German Luftwaffe during World War II.
An emotionally charged and heart-warming musical, the production is packed with 18 brand new songs, delivered by a professional musical theatre company and a live band.
A talented cast and creative team have been brought together by Tony and Rebecca following months of auditions and searching for the right crew.
The musical is set on the night of November 28 and 29, 1940, in the early phase of the Liverpool Blitz. The events of that night were, later described by Winston Churchill as “the worst single (civilian) incident of the war”.
It involved a direct hit by a parachute bomb on Durning Road Air Raid Shelter near Edge Lane, which killed 180 people.
Although the production is entirely a work of fiction, it is based on the facts of that night and the first-hand experiences of women – much like the four ‘Liver birds’ in the show – from one of Britain’s largest wartime munitions factories.
Join the ‘Liver birds’ – Maggs Williams, Carla Evans, Daisy Mae Beech and ‘Cockney’ Lil Ford from Kirkby Munitions Factory – as they battle not only the Nazis but also their own threats, fears and jealousies.
Will they overcome their troubles and find hope?
Tony Bradley, writer and producer of ‘Liver Birdsong’ said: “After years in the planning and months of hard work, the countdown is now on until we premiere in Liverpool.
“The calibre of the cast and creative team is second to none, they are an incredibly talented group of individuals who are an absolute joy to work in bringing the musical to life.
“Liver Birdsong combines broad comedy, poignant tragedy and the musical styles of 1940, all staged in a compelling mix that will have the audience roaring with laughter one minute and searching for their hankies the next. This is a very poignant story and we feel very privileged to take audiences on a special journey.”
To book tickets call 0844 888 4411, visit www.epsteinliverpool.co.uk or book in person at the Epstein Theatre box office.