Willy Russell is one of the most successful playwrights of his generation. His plays have been performed in countries across the globe and have won countless appreciation and creative awards as well as academic honours for their author. Since their premiers plays such as EDUCATING RITA, STAGS AND HENS, SHIRLEY VALENTINE, BREEZEBLOCK PARK and OUR DAY OUT have been in constant production throughout the world.

Here - we present performances planned or currently performing. If YOU know of others, please email willyrussell.com. We also want to hear your views and reviews of Willy Russell's work.

SHIRLEY VALENTINE Garrick Studio Castle Dyke, Lichfield WS13 6HR 05 May - 17 May Box Office: 01543 412121 BLOOD BROTHERS - THE PLAY The Carriageworks 3 Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 3AD 21 May - 24 May Box Office: 0113 224 3801 EDUCATING RITA Opera House Water Street, Buxton SK17 6XN 04 September - 06 September Box Office: 0845 12 72190   IN HIS OWN WORDS: Public Lecture Series Liverpool University, The Sherrington Building, Ashton Street, Liverpool L69 7ZX Thursday 27th November 2008 6.30pm - FREE Admission Public Lectures are free but places are limited – you will need a ticket to gain entry. For ticket information please call 0151 794 2650.     BLOOD BROTHERS tour dates here... >>