BBC HomeExplore the BBC
This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Find out more about page archiving.


Accessibility help
Text only
BBC Homepage
BBC Radio
Woman's Hour - Weekdays 10-11am, Saturdays 4-5pm
Listen online to Radio 4


Contact Us

Like this page?
Send it to a friend!

theatrearchive
Eleanor Bron18 Oct 2005
The actress talks about her new play

Twopence to Cross the Mersey is the title of author Helen Forrester’s autobiography of her poverty-stricken childhood in Liverpool in the 1930’s. Following a successful run last year the musical play of the book returns this Monday to the Liverpool Empire Theatre, this time starring Eleanor Bron as the older Helen.

Eleanor joins Jenni to discuss the appeal of this powerful portrayal of family life during the Depression.

Twopence to cross the Mersey opens at the Liverpool Empire Theatre on October 24th – November 5th.Tickets: Group Bookings 0151 708 3232 Ticketmaster: 0870 606 3536


Disclaimer
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Recent items about Theatre
16 March 2010: Sian Phillips
14 Jan 2010: Celia Imrie
04 January 2010: Ruthie Henshall
More items in the Theatre Archive
Listen
Listen now to the latest Woman's Hour
Listen Now
Latest programme
Listen again to previous programmes
Listen Again
Previous programmes

Retired? Downsizing? Moving home to be nearer the kids?

We'd like to hear your stories about moving house

Image: Find out how more about the Woman's Hour podcast
Podcast
More about Woman's Hour podcasts
News image




About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy