At seventeen Derek Hodges was the Snooker World champion.

Today he’s a complete outsider. As he prepares for what is surely his last chance at greatness he reflects on a life that has been as unpredictable as it has sensational. Has he still got what it takes or will the demons of his past prevent him for achieving his ultimate goal?

    Sensational

    Sensational

    This much awaited production of ’Touching the Blue’ starring Clive Russell previews at the Rosemary Branch, Islington before moving to The Assembly Rooms, George Street at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Including video contributions from Snooker Greats, John Virgo, Dennis Taylor, Willie Thorne and Ken Doherty,  Touching the Blue is a multi media production which is as dramatic [...]

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    AllTheFestivals

    AllTheFestivals

    David Marren “Clive Russell interprets Joe Wenborne’s script with astonishing  clarity and a solid performance that rings with sincerity.” Full review click below: http://allthefestivals.com/shows/touching-the-blue/reviews.html

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    Touching the Blue at Edinburgh

    Touching the Blue at Edinburgh

    See comments people are making about Touching The Blue http://www.whatsonstage.com/index.php?pg=207&story=E8831281613379

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    Comments from the audience after the previews of Touching The Blue

    Comments from the audience after the previews of Touching The Blue

    Comments from the audience after the previews of Touching The Blue starring Clive Russell, Written and Directed by Joe Wenborne. Catch the play at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Venue Assembly @ George Street Dates 5th to 29th August 2010 excl. 16th

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    The Snooker Pro's Views!

    The Snooker Pro’s Views!

    “Every pro will recognise something of himself in Touching The Blue” Willie Thorne “Great entertainment” John Virgo “Enjoyed every minute! Ken Doherty “Fascinating” Dennis Taylor

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    AllTheFestivals

    David Marren

    “Clive Russell interprets Joe Wenborne’s script with astonishing  clarity and a solid performance that rings with sincerity.”

    Full review click below:

    http://allthefestivals.com/shows/touching-the-blue/reviews.html

    Metro Review

    ‘Touching The Blue’  ****

    Damion Smith

    Edinburgh Festival Guide

    ‘A Wonderfully constructed Character’ – Henry Northmore
    Full Review: http://edinburghfestival.list.co.uk/article/27978-touching-the-blue/

    WhatsOnStage.com

    *** – Theo Bosanquet
    “Russell’s swaggering performance racks up plenty of points.”
    Follow the link for full review plus readers 4 and 5 star reviews.

    http://www.whatsonstage.com/reviews/theatre/edinburgh/E8831281613379/Touching+the+Blue.html

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    Clive Russell

    He originally trained as a teacher, but when his drama lecturer resigned and took over a theatre in the provincial town of Bolton, Lancaster, Russell joined him. Russell has been working solely in film and television since 1991.