Theatre
Heritage Open Day – Docklands Trail
Free heritage open day at Collingwood Docks, with free drama sessions for 8-13 year olds and storytelling. Saturday 13th July, join ArtsGroupie CIC at this exciting heritage site for free drama workshops, storytime, and a whole host of activities with our friends at Docklands Trail. Discover the history of North Liverpool & Bootle Docks by...
1984
ROOM 101… BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU… SUPER STATES … THOUGHT POLICE… The novel which has most influenced the 21st century is brought to the stage in a thrilling new version by Ryan Craig. On 4th April 1984, Winston Smith, comrade 6079, starts a diary. In a world where every action is painstakingly monitored and...
The Baddies
Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost! The Baddies love being bad. They roar, spook and cast wicked spells to try and scare a girl out of her wits…who will succeed? Or perhaps the girl is braver than...
Shirley Valentine
Willy Russell’s one-woman show, Shirley Valentine, comes home to the Liverpool Everyman as part of our 60th birthday celebrations. Originally commissioned and staged by the Everyman, the role of Shirley will be played by Liverpool actor Helen Carter in a revival directed by Stephen Fletcher. Willy Russell is one of the most celebrated and widely...
Ghost Stories
The long-running West End hit returns to Liverpool Playhouse. When Professor Goodman, arch-sceptic out to debunk the paranormal, embarks on an investigation of three apparent hauntings – as recounted by a night-watchman, a teenage boy, and a businessman awaiting his first child – Goodman finds himself at the outer limits of rationality, and fast running...
Aerial Intensive Summer Course
Join Wired Aerial Theatre for a thrilling 3-day Aerial Intensive and discover the joy of Bungee-Assisted Dance. Flip your world and strengthen your skills with expert guidance from the internationally acclaimed company. You will learn new skills in Bungee-Assisted Dance and on Wired’s Vertical Wall. – Effortlessly explore the airspace above and around, beyond the...
Room Service
Welcome to the Royal Albion Britannia Hotel! The hostess of the world. Join Mooncup Theatre as they investigate the exploitation of the British Hotel Industry over the last century. Using the research from Dr Eloise Moss, Senior Lecturer of Modern British History at The University of Manchester, this living exhibition will examine how the line...
My Son’s A Queer, (but what can you do?)
Once a cult sensation, Rob Madge’s show has grown in stature to become WhatsOnStage Award winning and Olivier Award nominated and now due to public demand is set to embark on a brand new national tour visiting Liverpool Playhouse for the first time. When Rob was 12, they attempted to stage a full-blown Disney parade...
Backyard Cinema’s Romeo + Juliet
One of the most iconic films of all time is returning to the big screen in Liverpool – but you’ve probably never seen it like this before. Baz Luhrmann’s acclaimed Romeo + Juliet will be screened at St George’s Hall, accompanied by a live choir and musicians. The event comes from Backyard Cinema, who have...
GET CREATIVE! Summer Workshops and Shows for Children and Families
GET CREATIVE: Free Children’s & Family workshops and shows! We are thrilled to bring a series of free workshops and performances for families this summer! Workshop and Show tickets are free for all children, but please book via our website to ensure a place. Performances: all children free, adults £6, please email us as we...