Under the spotlight Words by Mark Langshaw Theatre is as much a part of Merseyside’s illustrious history as Beatlemania and football glory, and 2016 is shaping up to be a milestone year for performing arts in the region. Many of the Liverpool City Region’s most historic venues, including the Empire Theatre, the Epstein ... Read More...
Royal Court
Theatregoers and performers are being asked to share memories of Liverpool’s Royal Court as the venue looks to build a picture of its past. In the absence of a written archive, the Royal Court Trust is inviting people who have seen shows, performed or worked at the city centre venue to ... Read More...
The Royal Court theatre’s plans to purchase the neighbouring Penny Farthing pub have moved a step closer after Liverpool City Council gave the proposals its backing. The authority approved a £1.2 million loan that will help the organisation transform the public house into a pre and post-show bar and restaurant once ... Read More...
Theatre goers will benefit from a new bar and improved foyer at the Royal Court following a £3 million refurbishment. The second phase of an overall £10m redevelopment plan, ‘Act Two’ also includes improved access to all floors and a new office. Trust and foundation donations and a £1 per ticket levy ... Read More...
Merseyside is famed for its rich and varied architecture; some of the UK’s most renowned examples of Victorian design are here in Liverpool and the wider region. The area has a proud tradition of incorporating cultural aspects into many of its celebrated sites. With this in mind, Your Move looks ... Read More...
Culture fans have enjoyed another stand-out year in Liverpool as spectacular cruise ships to poignant poppies have graced the city during 2015. As we get ready to enter a new year though, 2016 is already shaping up to be packed with cultural highlights as Liverpool venues have been unveiling their schedules ... Read More...
Tickets for the international hit show, Let It Be, are now on sale in Liverpool. The show at the Royal Court Theatre celebrates the music of The Beatles, packed with over 40 of the band’s greatest hits including Yesterday, Hey Jude and Let It Be. The opening of the show will officially ... Read More...
Let It Be, the Beatles-inspired West End musical hit, will come to Liverpool's Royal Court for a five and a half week run, as tickets are set to go on sale next week. Featuring the best-loved hits of the world's most famous band, over one million people have watched the cast perform ... Read More...