A PLAY paying homage to the 56 fans who lost their lives in the Valley Parade tragedy 30 years ago opens tonight.

The documentary-style production runs for three nights at the Alhambra Studio with all proceeds from the performances being donated to the Plastic Surgery and Burns Research Unit at the University of Bradford.

It has raised more than £1,000 so far as part of an eight-date national tour which has also taken in Barnsley and will include one night in Lincoln.

The 56 was the idea of Bradford-born City fan Gemma Wilson who co-wrote it after meeting a man who said the disaster was not much talked about outside Bradford.

Tickets for the Alhambra Studio performances cost £11.50 each. To book call the Box Office on 01274 432000.