Lennon play returns to Liverpool stage

The murder of John Lennon has stoked imaginations for decades. Why did Mark Chapman do it? A new production of a Liverpool play takes a look at the fate of the legendary musician - and implicates the CIA in his murder.

 One Bad Thing, written by local playwright Ian Carroll, starts its run tomorrow at the Actors Studio on Seel Street. Ian, who wrote, directs and produces One Bad Thing, describes the hour-long show as “an emotional rollercoaster ride featuring music, laughter, tears, and conspiracy theory.” If the name rings a bell, the play was previously staged at the Unity Theatre in 2003. Following this run at the Actors Studio, it is to be expanded with a view to performing in larger theatres. Starring Blood Brothers actor Danny Smith among a talented cast of six, One Bad Thing runs from tomorrow (August 17) until Saturday (August 21), with performances at 2pm and 8pm each day. Tickets are £10 (£8 concs) For more information, see the Liverpool Actors' Studio website or telephone 0151 709 9034.