Cultural context

• Who is Mrs. Johnstone compared to in the play?

  Marilyn Monroe
• Why is the comparison of Mrs. Johnstone to Marilyn Monroe significant?

  It highlights her beauty and cultural relevance
• Which band was particularly important in the 1960s?

  The Beatles
• What role did Willy Russell have in relation to music?

  He was a semi-professional singer
• Why is contemporary pop music used in the play?

  It reflects the cultural context of the time
• What fashion trends were prominent in Liverpool during the 1960s and 1970s?

  Miniskirts and long hair
• How was clothing characterized in Liverpool during this period?

  Brightly colored or patterned
• What items were popular for men in Liverpool during the 1960s and 1970s?

  Waistcoats and leather jackets
• What types of architecture were present in Liverpool at the time?

  Grand civic buildings and poor tenements
• How did the Second World War affect Liverpool?

  Some areas were heavily bombed
• What does the cultural context of Liverpool in the 1960s and 1970s reveal about the society at that time?

  It shows a vibrant youth culture and resilience