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Black Liver – award-winning comedy theatre duo mixing music, stories & community theatre.

As heard on BBC Radio 4, Sky TV & BBC 1

Audience Reations…

‘Intimate and funny.’

‘Wow, a breath of fresh air. Such energy. Absolutely loved the show.’

‘Really good evening. Lots of laughter and entertaining.’

Comedy, music, theatre and storytelling — from BBC Radio 4 Audio Drama Award winners Black Liver.

Who are they?

Ruth is from Blackpool.

Keith is from Liverpool.

And thus, they became Black Liver.

Purveyors of fine songs, stories, poems, stand up comedy & community engagement.

Winner BBC Sitcom Awards. Seen at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Heard on BBC Radio4.

Press quotes

“One of the most talented, original and creative theatre teams to come out of Lancashire.”

Spot On Lancashire

“Part music duo, part double act—Black Liver are that quirky couple you want as your best friends...”

Somerset Press


“Amazing stories and wily lyrics” – 

Liverpool Theatre Fest

‘Seemingly silly but with jabs of social critique throughout’

Glastonbury Press

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Supported by:

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