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97+ written by Tom Cain in collaboration with members of the HSA
97+ is based on the 1989 Hillsborough Disaster were severe injuries lead to 97 lives lost. Set in 2012, haunted by their memories, Hillsborough Survivors John and Steve, each deal with the trauma they suffered as young boys now as middle-aged men. John bottles up his emotions and only exposes these to his wife Liz, as he regularly suffers from night terrors but avoids seeking treatment from the doctors. Opposed to Steve, who is in and out of hospital suffering from his multiple mental health issues where he is looked after by nurse Nancy, who appears to be the only person he sees as a friend. That is until he meets John, who’s charity pot in his newsagents sparks a conversation between the pair about their shared experiences. Despite countless setbacks, the Hillsborough Survivors continue their fight for justice. Written and Directed by Tom Cain in collaboration with members from the HSA brought to you by Tom Cain Theatre. Details of upcoming performances, ticket sales and reviews can be found Here
Words from Tom
Even if you’ve already watched one of our 97+ shorter versions before, or if you’ve never, get yourself down to the Liverpool Olympia on Friday 12th April 2024 to witness the debut of the full play.
It’s not just the artwork that’s changed; now with a complete seven characters, meet a whole new family, including more verbatim testimonies provided by the HSA, and added twist to the tale, it really is not one to be missed.
Having previously performed our shorter, festival edition of the play at Liverpool Theatre Festival, Edge Hill University, Buxton Fringe and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival I am very excited to now be marking the debut of the full play back in Liverpool at the grand Liverpool Olympia!
This will be the biggest venue 97+ has performed at to date. And to help me fill it, I am delighted to be co-producing with Bill Elms Productions. Bill was the first one to take a chance on my new writing back in May 2022 at the Liverpool Theatre Festival so it is a great honour to be working together for what will be almost two years later.
Thank you as always to the Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance for your continued support in all 97+ productions. I’m excited for those members that wish to come along to see what the full play has to offer. We will continue to educate audiences on the TRUTH of Hillsborough and raise awareness for survivors who continue to suffer from their trauma.