New play, By The Waters Of Liverpool, will visit Coventry in September as part of a new UK tour.

By The Waters Of Liverpool tells the captivating life story of best-selling author Helen Forrester.

Coronation Street’s Tom Roberts will play John Forrester, Emmerdale’s Joe Gill will play Harry O’Dwyer, Helen’s love interest; with newcomer Emma Mulligan in the lead role of Helen Forrester. This is Emma’s first professional acting role.

They will be joined by Lynn Francis, Daniel Taylor, Lynne Fitzgerald, Joe Owens, Samantha Alton, and Roy Carruthers. The nine-strong cast will play more than 50 characters between them during the production.

By The Waters Of Liverpool is a stunning period drama produced by the team who first brought the smash-hit Twopence To Cross The Mersey to the stage, which premiered in Liverpool almost 30 years ago.

By The Waters Of Liverpool shows at The Albany, Coventry from Wednesday 20 September – Thursday 21 September. Tickets are available at: albanytheatre.co.uk