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Blessings for International Slavery Museum’s next chapter
Staff, visitors and community members will come together at the International Slavery Museum on Sunday 5 January 2025 from 3.30 to join a traditional libation ceremony, marking a significant moment in the museum’s history. Later the same day both the International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum will close their doors to make way for essential...
20 Stories Highs’ Actors LAB: Developing new artists to ensure that theatre is available to young audiences in community settings
Over the past 6 months 20 Stories High have been focusing on developing four emerging artists with professional development programme Actors LAB. Actors LAB provides paid opportunities for emerging actors to showcase their work in original, experimental productions. This year in collaboration with Unity Theatre and Manchester Company TiPP (who specialise in working in Criminal...
The Plant that Stowed Away
Through art in the Tate Collection, The Plant that Stowed Away traces the connections between the trading history of cities like Liverpool and the global movements of plants and people. This display is inspired by the Weeds of Wallasey series by Wirral-born photographer Chris Shaw which highlights the battle between nature and the post-industrial landscape...
More than 120 libraries around the country to #ShareTheLight for Spellow
The British Library in London is among more than 120 libraries around the country lighting up on Wednesday 11 December, on the eve of the reopening of a Liverpool library that was torched during the racist riots in the summer. The arson attack on Spellow Library and Community Hub in Walton prompted a huge outcry...
HMV back local musician’s debut album
Disabled Liverpool musician Joshua Henderson has secured a deal with HMV Liverpool to stock his debut album for Disability History Month. Joshua Henderson, who is a learning-disabled artist, officially launched his debut album Songs of Liverpool for Friends with a special performance at the Bluecoat in June of this year to coincide with this year’s...
HMS Prince of Wales to receive Freedom of Liverpool
Britain’s biggest aircraft carrier is to receive the Freedom of Liverpool at a special service on Friday 6 December. It will take place during a week-long visit by HMS Prince of Wales to the City that she is affiliated with. The service – which is invitation-only and not open to the general public – is...
Speedo Mick – The Scouse Stomper New show coming to Liverpool’s Royal Court in 2025
A new show is to tell the story of Speedo Mick, a Liverpool man who raised over £1m for charity by walking in his swimming trunks. Speedo Mick – The Scouse Stomper will tell the tale of Michael Cullen, who was awarded Liverpool’s Citizen of Honour in May this year. The show will open from...
Liverpool celebrates UN award as it makes music history – again!
Liverpool has made climate change history today, with the City officially being given UN ‘Accelerator City’ status. The UN has honoured the City for its pioneering work in tackling climate change through its events and culture programme. The title comes in recognition of Liverpool’s commitment to rapidly decarbonise the live music and TV/Film production sectors...
10 Fantastically festive things to do this December at the Everyman
This December, the festive spirit is back and bigger than ever! From the return of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto Rapunzel to Christmas Wreath Making workshops led by Mary Mary Florals and the chance to immerse yourself in the magic of Spoken Word, the Everyman has something for everyone. The iconic Everyman Rock ‘n’ Roll...
From fire to light – A spotlight on unity marks re-opening of arson-hit library
Liverpool is bringing the light back next month as city prepares to reopen the library and community hub which was torched during the summer’s racist riots. Spellow Library and Community Hub will become part of the community once again, following the completion of works to rectify the damage which destroyed part of the building in...
