Emmerdale star brings Beef on tour

Friday 27th March 2009, 11:00AM GMT.

"Beef" A lively new show performed by the Hull Truck touring theatre company will be arriving at Oakengates Theatre on Tuesday, May 5, at 7.30pm.

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The aptly-named Beef, written by John Godber and directed by Nick Lane, tells the story of Dave Cookson (played by ex Emmerdale star Matthew Booth) and his quest to achieve the perfect body.

Trapped in his own physique, pigeon-toed, narrow shouldered with a sunken chest, Dave wants to be someone with a body to envy.

But trouble arises when he can’t bring himself to do anything about it, and after endless hours in his home made gym, Dave decides that with no training, no girlfriend and no muscle, he’s getting nowhere fast.

Then something changes his life. Now, 17 stone of rippling muscle but still no girlfriend, Dave is a walking time-bomb.

Yes, he got the body he wanted, but now he’s losing his mind in a body he can’t control.

Described as bleak, funny and shocking, Beef is a story of revenge gone wrong in a world that doesn’t seem to make sense.

To book tickets, phone (01952) 382382 or alternatively choose your seats and book online at www.theplacetelford.com

* Please note that Beef contains strong language and sexual content, and is recommended for age 16 years plus.

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