A brand new stage adaptation of one of Liverpool’s most iconic love stories is heading to the Royal Court this autumn.
The cast can be revealed for Letter to Brezhnev. Directed by Nicole Behan, the show at Liverpool’s Royal Court will bring the classic Liverpool love story to a new audience with a brand new stage adaptation by creator Frank Clark.
Angela Simms will play Teresa, and Ellie Clayton will play Elaine, the two Liverpool girls looking for love of different kinds.
Liam Powell-Berry) will play Sergei, and Thomas Cotran will play Peter, the Soviet sailors fresh off the boat in Liverpool.
The rest of the cast includes Michelle Butterfly, Dominic Carter, Reginald Edwards, Zach J Levene, Maya Rugen and Leona Sinama Pongo.
Letter to Brezhnev Royal Court Cast and Story Details
Released in October 1985, Letter to Brezhnev has been described as “having done more than perhaps any other film before or since in putting Liverpool on the cinematic map.”
An unexpected success, Letter to Brezhnev is full of grit and love in equal measure.
Fiercely honest and critical of the economic blight of 1980s Merseyside, the story is also one that shows the Scouse sense of humour and strength.
The show will tell the story of Teresa and Elaine, who are young, beautiful and full of life.
But they don’t think that will last long, because it’s 1985 and this is Kirkby. Sergei and Peter are fresh off the boat and revelling in being away from the Soviet Union. Liverpool has opened their eyes.
All of them have the chance to forget their lives and live their dreams for one glorious night.
How to Book Tickets for Letter to Brezhnev Royal Court
Kevin Fearon is Executive Producer at Liverpool’s Royal Court:
“We are delighted to be welcoming back some familiar faces, and a few new ones, to the Royal Court this Autumn.
“Liverpool stories are at the heart of what we do here, because it’s vitally important that everyone gets to see themselves on a stage, no matter who they are or where they’re from in the city.
“The letter to Brezhnev is part of Liverpool history.
“We have had an incredibly positive and enthusiastic response to the show from our audience and they’re snapping up tickets.
“This is going to be a huge moment in the city’s cultural calendar.”
This new stage adaptation will run from 11 September to 17 October 2026.
Tickets are on sale here.
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