Liverpool’s LightNight, a one-night arts festival, will return on Friday 21 May 2021 with the theme of ‘Play’. The popular annual culture crawl is being planned as a hybrid festival with a free trail of physical and online events, as the city continues on its timeline of relaxing restrictions. Organisers, Open Culture, ... Read More...
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Liverpool Theatre School is set to host its first-ever virtual open day for young performers who have their sights set on training for a professional career on the stage. The performing arts college, which specialises in musical theatre, acting and contemporary dance, is inviting potential students and their families to join ... Read More...
Get Ready for the Weekend in Liverpool Chinese New Year, mini art school and more 9-10 February | Curated by Natasha Young Packed programme of Chinese New Year celebrations Liverpool will mark the Year of the Pig and 20 years of the city’s twinning with Shanghai this weekend by staging live performances, traditional entertainment ... Read More...
Half term in Liverpool - events guide for Spring 2019 A week can feel like a long time when the kids are off school so it’s a good idea to have a few outings planned during 2019’s first half term break. Our selection of events aims to entertain, amuse and educate in ... Read More...
A Royal Court Liverpool play about gun crime will tour community venues across the North West thanks to a funding boost. Arts Council England has awarded £42,127 to the Royal Court Trust through its Strategic Touring programme to support the show ‘Terriers’, which has also received backing from Merseyside Police. The police ... Read More...
“That’s what life is about isn’t it – we are all trying to make things better,” says Willy Russell at an exhibition on his life’s work at Kirkby Gallery in Knowsley. Your Move sat down with the famous Merseyside playwright to look back on his career highlights and plans for the ... Read More...
This is Not an Office is an interactive piece of theatre from children ages five and up. Held at the Unity Theatre on 24 & 25 October, This is Not an Office is set in a boring office where the audience is told about the magical creatures and characters and how ... Read More...
By Stephanie Niciu Educating Rita is one of Willy Russell’s most enduring and much-loved plays. In 1983, a film adaption was released starring Julia Walters as Rita and was nominated for three Oscars. The current revival at the Playhouse is directed by Gemma Bodinetz and stars Leanne Best and Con O’Neill. This ... Read More...