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William Russell (born 23 August 1946) is an English dramatist, lyricist and composer. His best known works are Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine, Blood Brothers and Our Day Out . Early life. Russell was born in Whiston, Lancashire (which is now Merseyside ).
Willy Russell is an English dramatist, lyricist and composer. His best known works are Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine, Blood Brothers and Our Day Out. The Wrong Boy, Willy Russell's first novel, was published in 2000 and in 2003 his debut solo album Hoovering The Moon was released.
Willy Russell was born in Liverpool in 1947. He became a hairdresser on leaving school, then undertook a variety of jobs, also writing songs which were performed in local folk clubs. He also wrote songs and sketches for local radio programmes.
In this revealing interview with Elaine Peake, the creative mind behind ‘Blood Brothers’, Willy Russell, takes us through the journey of how the iconic musical came to be. From its roots in the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool to its global recognition, Russell shares the influences, challenges, and the fascinating story of its conception…
One For The Road is a play by Willy Russell first performed in 1976. Dennis, on the eve of his thirty-fifth birthday, makes a last-ditch attempt to break away from the confines of his middle-class, housing-estate existence.
Willy Russell: A life in writing. John Wright. Tuesday, October 1, 2019. With an oeuvre including Blood Brothers and Educating Rita, Willy Russell is one of this country's best-loved playwrights, but he also once worked as a teacher. He speaks to John Wright about education and getting started.
William Russell is a British dramatist, lyricist, and composer. His best-known works are Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine, and Blood Brothers. Willy Russell was born in Whiston, on the outskirts of Liverpool, where he grew up.
