Anthony Proctor has been appointed to manage Hanover Street's Epstein Theatre by the venue's new directors. A popular figure across the North West entertainment circuit, Anthony is known for his impressive portfolio which includes performance, teaching, and arts management. Liverpool-born Anthony studied performing arts in Maghull and launched his acting career straight ... Read More...
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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...
Patrick Kielty interview Patrick Kielty is heading to Liverpool in May as part of his first UK stand-up tour since 2015. Borderline sees him return to his satirical roots with a personal take on national identity and the future of the Union in a post-Brexit landscape Words | Lawrence Saunders Before we get ... Read More...
Liverpool Theatre Festival has today revealed the exciting line-up of shows set to be premiered at Little LTF when it returns to Liverpool city centre next month. The second annual Little LTF will be staged at St Luke’s (Bombed Out) Church from Tuesday 3 May to Sunday 8 May 2022. The festival, ... Read More...
Shakespeare North Playhouse has unveiled its opening programme, with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Christmas Carol, Johnny Vegas, and Jimmy McGovern among the season highlights at the new £30 million theatre in Prescot. The new venue, home to the only 17th Century style timber theatre outside London and anticipated to attract 140,000 visitors a year, ... Read More...
Oliver Ormson, who is currently starring as Prince Hans in the West End musical adaptation of Frozen, made a guest appearance in the city this week as he returned to his former performing arts school. During a special session at Liverpool Theatre School, Oliver helped to inspire the next generation of ... Read More...
A talented student from Liverpool Theatre School is one step closer to achieving his dream of becoming a professional dancer after being offered scholarships at two prestigious dance schools. Gavin Dunne, 17, has been awarded scholarships with both the renowned Joffrey Ballet School in New York and the highly regarded AMDA ... Read More...
Organisers of the award-winning Liverpool Theatre Festival have announced its return for a third consecutive year, with the festival’s sister event Little LTF also returning. Liverpool Theatre Festival was first staged in September 2020 to boost the city’s live performance and creative arts sectors following the devastating impact of the COVID-19 ... Read More...
A Merseyside stage school which has trained hundreds of professional dancers, as well as the stars of several hit shows, is on the hunt for talented young performers to join its elite training programme. The city’s rising stars are being invited to audition for Liverpool Theatre School on Saturday 29 January ... Read More...
Liverpool and Merseyside Theatres Trust (LMTT) has announced that Suba Das has been appointed to run two of Merseyside’s iconic venues - Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse theatres. Currently, Suba is artistic director and chief executive of new writing company HighTide. Previously an associate director at Leicester Curve, he has been a ... Read More...