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Merseyside's Bonkers Ski Slope Becomes Stage Hit
14 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A bizarrely constructed ski slope was built and demolished within a decade.
- The flawed ski slope cost £140,000 to build in the 1970s.
- A new stage production titled 'Taking the Piste' will premiere in 2026.
The outlandish tale of Kirkby Ski Slope, a disastrously built amusement that became a source of local embarrassment, is now set for the stage. This uniquely flawed structure, constructed in the 1970s, faced demolition within a decade due to significant safety issues.
Playwright Kieran Lynn has channeled the absurdity of this event into a new production named 'Taking the Piste'. The theatre described the story as so unbelievable that few would accept it as fact.
This captivating narrative, highlighting one of the most peculiar incidents in Merseyside's past, will debut at Liverpool's Royal Court theatre. Audiences can anticipate the premiere of 'Taking the Piste' in June 2026.
