A vibrant celebration of the arts returns to Liverpool this April as Angel Field Festival unveils an exciting and diverse programme of music, theatre, visual art, storytelling and more.

Hosted by Liverpool Hope University, the festival will run from Friday 17 April to Saturday 25 April at the University’s Creative Campus.

The multi-arts festival presents a broad and eclectic programme, bringing together international influences and local creativity. The week-long celebration once again promises audiences a rich mix of performances, spanning theatre productions, free art exhibitions, and live music ranging from classical and jazz to swing and electronic sounds.

Highlights include:

Tapestry – Friday 17 April, 7pm: The Capstone Theatre

Enjoy an evening of blues, jazz, folk, and musical theatre, performed by two of Liverpool’s finest talents as Eithne Browne and Sharon Byatt reunite following their critically acclaimed collaboration on Musical of Musicals…The Musical!

Built on Bach – Neil Cowley Trio – Saturday 18 April, 7.30pm: The Capstone Theatre

A new live show from the Neil Cowley Trio, exploring the subtle yet powerful influence of Johann Sebastian Bach on Cowley’s original music. Rather than reworking Bach’s compositions, the three piece use them as a creative springboard – improvising and exploring freely to reveal his imprint within their own distinctive sound.

Daniel Thorne and Stuart McCallum – Sunday 19 April, 7.30pm: The Capstone Theatre

The debut performance from a new project featuring two unique voices in the North West’s musical landscape; guitarist Stuart McCallum (The Breath, Cinematic Orchestra) and saxophonist Daniel Thorne (Immix Ensemble). Expect a mix of brand new music for this format, alongside re-workings of their respective solo material, as the two explore their shared love for music blending jazz, folk, ambient and classical elements.

The Loose Moose String Band & The Speakeasy Bootleg Band – Tuesday 21 April, 7.30pm: The Capstone Theatre

Angel Field marks 250 years of American Independence with a double bill featuring Liverpool favourites The Loose Moose String Band and The Speakeasy Bootleg Band. Expect to hear the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway, Fats Waller, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk and Art Blakey – the sounds that shaped the Great American Songbook.

Cathy Waller Company’s You and Us – Friday 24 April, 7.30pm: The Capstone Theatre

A powerful reflection on invisibility, bringing overlooked stories into sharp focus and placing them centre stage. At its heart is an emotionally charged dance performance, unleashing extraordinary physical intensity to an original, pulsing soundtrack by the MOBO Award-winning Lewis Wright.

Electronic Music Triple Bill: Ian Boddy/Sulk Rooms/Field Lines Cartographer – Saturday 25 April, 7pm: The Capstone Theatre

DiN Records brings together a trio of outstanding UK electronic musicians for a special live concert. Each will perform a solo set before uniting for a unique, three-way jam.

Angel Field Festival will be held Friday 17 – Saturday 25 April at Liverpool Hope University’s Creative Campus, Shaw Street, L6 1HP. Visit capstone.hope.ac.uk/angelfieldfestival to see the full line-up and book tickets

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