Rags to riches tale

Nov 7 2008 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

NOVEMBER sees the much anticipated return to the Liverpool Empire of the sell-out, award-winning musical Our Benny.

Based on the Silas Hocking novel, Anne Dalton’s Our Benny is an emotive tale of a young orphan boy’s struggle to survive on the harsh streets of Liverpool during the intense poverty of the Victorian era.

A classic rags to riches tale, the show tells the life story of Benny Bates as he claws his way up from humble street urchin to eventual gentleman.

Singer and actress Bernie Nolan has been signed up to play the lead role of Sally Wragg.

An acclaimed international actress and performer, Bernie is probably best known for singing with her sisters The Nolans on their smash hit I’m in the mood for dancing.

Bernie’s no stranger to the Empire, after delighting audiences in Blood Brothers, she went on to play lead roles in TV’s Brookside and The Bill.

Our Benny can be seen at the Liverpool Empire from November 12-22. Ring 0844 847 2525 or visit www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk