Red or Dead

Tour synopsis, cast & creatives

This is the fictionalised story of one man, Bill Shankly and his work and of his life after that work. A man of two halves. "Although I'm a Scot, I'd be proud to be called a Scouser.." Bill Shankly Brought to Liverpool from Preston to fire the red heat of a revolution, Bill Shankly had one aim. To build Liverpool Football Club up and up until they were invincible. "Liverpool was made for me, and I was made for Liverpool."Bill Shankly Promotion, the first division title, the FA Cup and success in Europe all followed as Shankly defined what it was to be a Liverpool fan. He demanded total loyalty from his players and coaches. A loyalty that he hoped would be repaid when he retired. "All I ask is that we try to make the people happy." Bill Shankly World premiere.

Creatives/Company

Book by: David Peace
Presented by: Liverpool's Royal Court
Adapted by: Phillip Breen
Director: Phillips Breen