One Night in Istanbul
From: Thursday, 9th July 2009
To: Saturday, 18 July 2009
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Synopsis
On no, it’s ‘Them Scousers Again’ as Tommy Kelly and Gerry Edwards arrive in Istanbul to see their beloved Liverpool take on Italian Champions, AC Milan. In order to pay for their trip first they have to find the Grand Bazaar to sell Adolf Hitler’s cufflinks, while their sons, Jamie and Joseph, are simply desperate to find tickets.
Our Review:
13 July 2009
It is not for one night, but for nine, that the perfectly chosen Liverpool Empire has become the Istanbul of four years ago. Reliving that rollercoaster ride of a match, Nicky Allt’s latest production is a theatrical score for any devoted LFC fan.
Famously Bill Shankly commented that "Some people believe football is a matter of life and death... I can assure you, it is much, much more than that." Former Brookside star, John McArdle and stand-up comedian John Bishop prove the accuracy of this statement as their characters, Gerry and Tommy, go to drastic and life-risking lengths to secure a place in the Ataturk Stadium in May 2005. Hoping Hitler’s cufflinks will bring them adequate funding for the match, the comic duo are faced with many obstacles (many of which are based on true accounts) that challenge their commitment to their team.
The atmosphere of the building is electric and if it wasn’t for the beautiful interior you may well mistake y...
Cast
John Bishop (Tom)
John McArdle (Gerry)
James Spofforth (Jamie)
Steven Fletcher (Joseph)
Christine Tremarco (Adalet)
Anne Marie Davies
Creative
Nicky Allt (Author)
Bang on Top Productions (Producer)
Liverpool Empire (Producer)
Natt Wilde (Director)
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