in 2013, the archive and special collections department of liverpool john moores university established the willy russell archive. it contains manuscripts, programmes, publicity and media material including newspaper cuttings and press releases, correspondence, legal, financial and administrative documents, records relating to the casting and audition process, audio and film material, and promotional ephemera. the material was produced throughout the course of russell's career. it is a comprehensive representation of his work to date. it also illustrates willy russell's collaborative works, both written and musical.