Liverpool Playhouse in line for £550,000 refurbishment

The Liverpool Playhouse theatre could undergo a £550,000 refurbishment under new proposals tabled by Liverpool City Council. The local authority is seeking cabinet approval to release the funds to "resolve urgent building maintenance issues" at the historic performing arts venue. Under the terms of the proposals, capital would be recouped through a reduction in ... Read More...

Royal Court secures £2m for refurbishment

Liverpool's Royal Court has landed £2 million in Arts Council England funding for its ongoing refurbishment programme. The money will go towards 'Act III' of the performing arts venue's transformation, which will see a new 150-seat studio space added to the theatre's basement. The basement venue will host small comedy shows, music events and ... Read More...

New-look St Johns Market opens to the public

Liverpool shoppers can explore the new-look St Johns Market from today (14 November) as a two-week public preview gets underway. The unveiling of the £2.5 million transformation, ahead of the market’s official opening on 25 November, comes as a £3.5m public realm upgrade outside of the building has also been completed. Visitors ... Read More...

Capital grant lined up for Liverpool’s Unity Theatre

Liverpool's Unity Theatre could receive up to £120,000 of capital funding to finance its refurbishment programme. The cash boost is expected to be discussed in Friday’s cabinet meeting (8 April). Unity theatre is currently funded through the Culture Liverpool Investment Programme (CLIP) and recently raised £430,000 from Arts Council England (ACE) to fund a ... Read More...