Proven title
An award-winning musical with an established audience history.
For theatres & programmers
Her Benny
The award-winning Liverpool musical with a proven ability to move audiences of every generation.
The production
A big-hearted story with an extraordinary theatrical legacy.
Anne Dalton’s acclaimed musical follows a courageous young street trader through the hardship and humanity of Victorian Liverpool.
Humour, romance, memorable songs and powerful ensemble storytelling make Her Benny an emotionally complete night at the theatre. More than 800,000 people have experienced the production.
A compelling proposition
Why theatres book this production
Emotional range
Warmth, humour and heartbreak in one accessible production.
Regional identity
A vivid Liverpool story with strong cultural character.
Family appeal
A story that welcomes several generations together.
Community reach
Local performers can create meaningful engagement.
Scale & spectacle
Large ensemble scenes and intimate character moments.
The world on stage
Victorian Liverpool, alive with character.
Bustling streets, hard lives and acts of generosity create a world rich in atmosphere, movement and musical storytelling.
- Liverpool streets
- Market life
- The workhouse
- Family homes
- Dockside stories
- A city transformed
Audience development
Built for more than one market.
An established story audiences take to their hearts.
- Musical theatre audiences
- Liverpool and regional-interest groups
- Families and community groups
A gateway into social history and local heritage.
- Victorian social history
- Local-history groups
- Youth and community theatre
Cast & community engagement
A production with community at its heart.
Local ensemble opportunities can build ownership, word of mouth and lasting audience relationships.
About the writer
Anne Dalton
Anne is an award-winning composer, lyricist, director and producer whose work spans decades of musical theatre. Her Benny won the International Quest for New Musicals.
Read Anne’s story →Productions staged at
- Liverpool Empire
- Floral Pavilion
- Theatre Royal St Helens
- Malvern Theatre
- Stockport Plaza
- Rhyl Pavilion
- Southport Theatre
Programming conversation
- Production availability
- Venue suitability
- Technical requirements
- Community engagement
- Audition opportunities
For theatres & presenting partners
Could Her Benny find its next home on your stage?
Talk to ABD Productions about availability, venue requirements and community casting.
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