In Liverpool in 1963 the music world was exploding. Musical talent, attitude and the knowledge that you could be anything you wanted to be saw the city flooded with bands and singers who were headed to the top.

Girls Don’t Play Guitars

St Johns Shopping Centre

Originally commissioned and staged by the Everyman, the role of Shirley will be played by Liverpool actor Helen Carter in a revival directed by Stephen Fletcher. 

Willy Russell is one of the most celebrated and widely produced writers of his generation, with works regularly produced across the globe. Willy has had a long association with the Everyman; his breakthrough as a writer came in 1974 with John Paul George Ringo… & Bert, which transferred to the West End and won numerous awards. Further stage plays at the Everyman included Breezeblock Park (1975) and Stags and Hens (1978). After huge international success with Blood Brothers and Educating Rita, he returned to the Everyman in 1986, writing the iconic Shirley Valentine.

Kate Harvey

Events

Upcoming events

1 - 29 Mar, 2025

Willy Russell's Shirley Valentine · Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse

Past events

22 - 26 Oct, 2024

Girls Don’t Play Guitars · Liverpool’s Royal Court

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