Sophie McCartney interview Allerton-born comedian and best-selling author Sophie McCartney has been dubbed ‘Instagram’s funniest mum’ for her hilarious representations of modern day parenting. With a sell-out stand-up tour getting underway next month and new novel just published, we caught up with Sophie to discuss her remarkable rise from PR manager ... Read More...
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Gabriella Margiotta interview Gabriella Margiotta is sous chef at her father’s award-winning South Liverpool restaurant Cucina Di Vincenzo and was a semi-finalist in the latest series of Masterchef: The Professionals Words | Lawrence Saunders What made you want to take part in MasterChef: The Professionals? Even though I’ve been a chef for many years, ... Read More...
Bobby Schofield interview Time, Anne, The Suspect, The Walk-In… if you’ve watched any of these acclaimed British dramas over the last 18 months, you’ll be well aware of supremely talented Kirkby-born actor Bobby Schofield. As his latest work in SAS Rogue Heroes hit our screens, we sat down with Bobby to ... Read More...
A talented Liverpool performer is celebrating after being invited to join the cast of Blood Brothers. Tim Lucas, who is from Aigburth and trained at Liverpool Theatre School, has landed the role of Sammy in the UK tour of the smash-hit musical, which is set to return to the Liverpool Empire ... Read More...
Lauren McQueen interview Fazakerley-born actress Lauren McQueen is best known for playing Lily on Channel 4’s Hollyoaks. After leaving the soap in 2019, she landed a role on Sky One’s Bulletproof and is now set to appear in Masters of the Air – an upcoming American war drama miniseries produced by ... Read More...
The shortlist for the annual Ethnicity Awards has been announced today (26 July) with an array of inspirational celebrities and public figures leading the nominations. The awards, held in association with HSBC UK, recognise individuals with a track record of working to advance equality and opportunity for Black, Asian and minority ... Read More...
Darci Shaw interview Darci Shaw is a 20-year-old actress born and raised in Liverpool. She is best known for her roles in Netflix’s The Irregulars and 2019’s award-winning Judy. We sat down with Darci to discuss her career so far and latest project, Midas Man, a biographical film about the life ... Read More...
Dancers from the Junior Academy at Liverpool Theatre School are preparing to put their best feet forward after being invited to compete against the country’s most talented performers at the ‘Can You Dance? Masterclass Games’. The prestigious event, which is set to take place at ACC Liverpool this weekend (29 May), ... Read More...
Natalie Pilkington is set to appear at the city’s Empire Theatre this week (12-16 April) in the cast of the multi-award winning musical phenomenon SIX. The talented Liverpool Theatre School graduate, who recently made her West End debut as Catherine of Aragon in SIX at the Vaudeville Theatre, is currently performing ... Read More...
This Month in Beatles History - April From Paul McCartney’s shock exit to the start of sessions for one of the most revolutionary records of all time – April has been quite the month for the Fab Four down the years. Words & Pictures | Leslie Priestley Fifty-two years ago in April 1970, ... Read More...