ONE of the most popular films in recent decades was The Full Monty which told the heart-warming tale of six out-of work-steelworkers in Sheffield with nothing to lose who became male strippers.

That was back in 1997 and it took the world by storm becoming one of the most successful British films ever made.

Now, the boys are back, only this time, they really have to go The Full Monty…because this time they are live on stage and they will be appearing all this week, from Monday, November 9 through to Saturday, November 14, 2015..

Gary Lucy will lead a cast that includes Andrew Dunn, Louis Emerick, Rupert Hill, Martin Miller and Bobby Schofield and Simon Beaufoy, the Oscar winning writer of the film, has gone all the way with this hilarious and heartfelt stage adaptation that’s been touring the country and getting standing ovations every night.

Gary Lucy (EastEnders, winner of Dancing on Ice, Footballer’s Wives, Hollyoaks, The Bill) is Gaz; Andrew Dunn (best known as Tony in Dinnerladies as well for his regular appearances playing Alistair Campbell on Bremner, Bird and Fortune; extensive stage credits include the original productions of John Godber’s Bouncers and Up’n’Under) is Gerald

Also in the cast is Louis Emetic (Mick Johnson in Brookside and PC Walsh in Last of the Summer Wine, a role he has played, on and off, for over 20 years) is Horse; Martin Miller (recent credits include Hitchcock in the New York production of The Lovesong of Alfred J Hitchcock) is Dave; Bobby Schuofield, one of the most exciting young actors around, makes his stage debut as Lomper and Rupert Hill (Jamie Baldwin in Coronation Street) is Guy.

The production also features the iconic songs from the film by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones.

The Full Monty is Simon Beaufoy’s first work for the theatre with his screen credits including winning the BAFTA for The Full Monty, 127 Hours, Salmon Fishing in Yemen, Slumdog Millionaire and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

This new production is directed by Jack Ryder, whose directing credits include national tours of Calendar Girls and the short film Act of Memory with Claire Skinner, Owen Teale and Anna Massey which was officially selected for nine international festivals around the world including the Cannes Film Festival. As an actor, Jack is probably best known as Jamie Mitchell in EastEnders, a role he played for four years.

The covers come off each night at 7.30pm.