Oldhamer Mark's award-winning show returns next month

Oldham actor Mark Newsome

An award-winning, one-man show featuring Oldham actor Mark Newsome is being shown at the famous Octagon Theatre in Bolton between September 17 and 19.

The stage show of 'Blackpool - What a sh*t place to die' by Phil Pearson is back.

Directed by Nick Bagnall, the show is based on Mark's life and his experiences dealing with mental health, suicide ideation, addiction and autism. 

The dark comedy is inspired by real events in the life of Mark and is a one-hour play telling the story of Billy, a gay, autistic, out-of-work actor, who has a drink and drug problem.

After being outed in the fruit and veg aisle of his local ALDI and a life-shattering row with his family, Billy embarks on a lost weekend in Blackpool, where he will literally sink or swim.

A really heart-warming story that will make you laugh and cry, Blackpool, What A Sh*t Place has enjoyed sold-out shows wherever it is performed.

It is World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10, and Mark is also an Ambassador for charity CALM.

You can book your tickets for Mark's stage show by logging onto the link here

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