Coming soon..."They All Came Tumbling Down" The story of the notorious Netherley flats.

In the 1960s and 1970s, the Urban Renewal Strategy for Liverpool saw the construction of 32,000 new houses in central and outlying areas like Netherley.

It was a time of hope for many working-class families, looking forward to their first new home. The dream soon turned sour, however, for those allocated a place in the soon-to-be-notorious Netherley flats. They became known as Alactraz to the families who had to live with their uninspiring concrete architecture and poor design.

 The "Corpie" were reluctant to do anything about the many complaints they received about conditions there but if they thought the residents would take it all lying down, they were to be disappointed. 

Inspired by the Flat Dwellers Action Group, their campaign of direct action forced the authorities to think again and eventually led to the demolition of the flats and re-allocation of the families there.

 "They All Came Tumbling Down" tells the story of the campaign and is brought to the Valley Community Theatre with support from Liverpool City Council's Mayoral fund.

Performances - Sat & Sun, 5th & 6th August, 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) Tickets £7/£5 from www.valleytheatre.co.uk or phone: 07746 697 263. cafe/bar available

Valley Community Theatre, Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool L27 3YA