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Liverpool Everyman has extended the run of its critically-acclaimed hit production of Willy Russell's Shirley Valentine.

Mina Anwar reprises the title role in Willy Russell’s heart-warming comedy following her acclaimed performance in the Octagon Theatre’s 2020 production.

Featuring a commentary by Rebecca Hillman, which offers “accessible and vivid insights into the play and the context in which it was written through a 21st-century lens”.

As Shirley Valentine enjoys packed houses and standing ovations, writer Willy Russell sits down with director Stephen Fletcher for a very special fundraising event – An Evening with Willy Russell.

“Helen Carter's performance is nothing short of perfection”

Shirley Valentine review – huge laughs and tender feelings at a Liverpool homecoming. Back at the theatre where it premiered in 1986, Willy Russell’s play about a midlife voyage of self-discovery retains both its local and universal appeal.

Watch an extended ITV Granada news interview with Willy.

Before Fleabag, before Prima Facie, before RBG and Julia there was Shirley Valentine. Extraordinary women standing centre stage and telling the world that things have to change!

Shirley Valentine Heads to Adelaide Starring Natalie Bassingthwaighte in a career defining role

Best Actress for Sheridan Smith, Best Revival for Shirley Valentine

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new French translation of L’Education de Rita (Educating Rita) by Editions Du Brigadier.

Willy Russell nominated for best play revival, Sheridan Smith nominated for best performer in a play 

I ‘m shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Bill Kenwright.

Willy Russell will be interviewed by theatre director Matthew Dunster to talk about his career that spans more than five decades.

Shirley Valentine starring Sheridan Smith continues to play to full houses and 5 star reviews.

You've seen the film, now see the play it was based on...

What “A Picture of Health” looks like invokes different ideas, contributions have been curated into a book that includes photographs, paintings, poems, and more remarkable artistic interpretations of “A Picture of Health”

Written by Willy Russell, Directed by Matthew Dunster, Duke of York's Theatre, London.

Official launch of willyrussell.com