Stage show of hit TV series The Syndicate, which was part-filmed in Hull, is heading for the city

The stage version of a hit TV comedy drama that was partly filmed in Hull will be heading for the city next month.

Scenes for the fourth series of BBC One’s The Syndicate were captured at Hessle Foreshore, near the base for Humber Rescue. Some of the drama’s score was also locally-linked, with Hull indie favourites Fever supplying part of the soundtrack.

Now, The Syndicate, written by the late Kay Mellor and directed by her daughter, actress Gaynor Faye – who will also appear in the show during parts of the tour – is coming to Hull New Theatre, from July 9 to 13. The theatre production is a funny and moving adaptation of the critically acclaimed TV drama that entertained millions of viewers, and based on its first series.

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The play version tells the story of five supermarket workers whose lottery syndicate numbers come in, just as their jobs and livelihoods are under threat. Will a share of the jackpot make their dreams come true or their nightmares a reality?

Gaynor Faye said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Brooke Vincent, Samantha Giles and the rest of this stellar cast on stage. The Syndicate is very close to my heart for so many reasons and it’s fitting that this production is a real family affair, as we welcome Oliver [Gaynor’s son Oliver Anthony] to the company too.”

Oliver said: “Having acted in series four of The Syndicate TV show and worked with my grandmother, playing the role of Jamie, in development workshops of the play, I’m chuffed to bits to be making my stage acting debut alongside my mum in my grandmother’s final play. This production is in honour of her and all she achieved and I’m really looking forward to getting stuck into the character of Jamie and hopefully doing her proud.”

The Syndicate follows in the footsteps of BAFTA winner Kay Mellor’s hugely successful TV to stage adaptions of Fat Friends - The Musical and Band of Gold, which were collaborations between Kay’s company Rollem and Josh Andrews Productions.

The Syndicate is produced by Rollem and Josh Andrews Productions in association with JAS Theatricals. Tickets are on sale now.