21 November
Santa’s Magical Grotto
St George’s Hall
Families are in for a festive treat as this grotto returns to the landmark building and will be open during the run-up to Christmas. Expect live character performances, a treasure trail, traditional grotto and of course, Santa Claus himself, who will be handing early gifts to good visitors.
21
Reverend and the Makers
O2 Academy Liverpool
The band, led by frontman Jon McClure, head to the city following the release of their fifth album, ‘Mirrors’.
23
Belfast Boy by Kat Woods
Lantern Theatre
Following an acclaimed tour and two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, multi award-winning writer and director, Kat Woods brings this solo show to Liverpool for the first time.
24-28
How Now Mrs Brown Cow
Echo Arena Liverpool
The award-winning Brendan O’Carroll and Mrs Brown’s Boys bring their latest stage installment to the arena for a five-day run, as part of a tour of some of the country’s biggest venues.
25
Shrek the Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre (until 6 December)
The city theatre welcomes another West End hit, and this time it’s a dose of family fun based on the award-winning DreamWorks animation film, ‘Shrek’.
26
Kuenta i Tambu
Buyers Club
The band brings its energetic mix of South American rhythms and blunt electronics to the recently opened Hardman Street venue.
28
Yousef presents…Circus
Camp and Furnace
The popular Liverpool club night takes over the Baltic Triangle venue and nearby Haus for a daytime party with acts including Yousef, Luciano, Adam Beyer and Joris Voorn to name a few.
28
Rapunzel Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
Everyman (until 23 January)
The Everyman kicks off pantomime season in its usual rock ‘n’ roll style, this time telling the story of Rapunzel.
