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Artist to explore the meaning of home during Walton residency
Walton residents are being invited to explore what home means to them at a series of workshops at Spellow Community Hub and Library. Culture Liverpool has commissioned artist Dora Colquhoun – a neurodivergent writer, facilitator, performer, and theatre maker – to deliver series of workshops, the first of which will take place this Saturday (12...
UK’s leading Indian Arts & Cultural organisation reaches incredible 40 year milestone
Established in 1985, with a shared vision of bringing people across the North West together with a common love for Indian arts, Milap are celebrating their 40th Birthday in 2025 as the UK’s leading Indian Arts and Culture company – with a legacy that has raised the profile of South Asian music, dance and culture...
Young Everyman Playhouse 2025 Kicks Off with New Shows and Partnerships
The award-winning Young Everyman Playhouse (YEP) has launched into 2025 with a host of exciting new partnerships, including the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, DaDaFest, and Alder Hey, alongside fresh creative activity and a new class of young talent across its programmes. This year’s YEP Class of 2025 includes Actors (14–17 and 18–25),...
“Liverpool’s Theatre scene is thriving” – Making It writer and director says we need to see our stories on stage
Liverpool’s thriving theatre scene is the best antidote to negative stereotyping, says writer and director Stephen Fletcher as he prepares to open a new show on the Main Stage at Liverpool’s Royal Court. Making It! stars Cath Rice and Andrew Schofield and runs from 1 – 17th May. It’s a show that is very much...
Moir to display artwork in a national gallery for the first time
The Lady Lever Art Gallery will present artwork by Jim Moir in a new exhibition, Dawn to Dusk: Birds by Jim Moir (14 June to 2 November 2025). Moir is known for his exquisite paintings of British birds, around 45 of which will be on display. Some of the paintings have been created exclusively for...
Registration for 2025 “March with Pride” opens
Liverpool City Region’s annual Pride march is set to take place on Saturday 26th July, with organisers LCR Pride Foundation announcing that “March with Pride” registrations are now open. LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, alongside organisations and community groups are invited to stand against rising hate, discrimination and prejudice towards LGBTQ+ and other marginalised communities, and...
Return of Sudley House Handmade confirmed for 2025 after blockbuster debut
National Museums Liverpool is delighted to announce the return of Sudley House Handmade for 2025, with summer and winter editions planned following the overwhelming success of the inaugural event last year. The summer edition will take place on Saturday 16 August 2025, while the winter market will follow on Saturday 22 November 2025, bringing the...
Liverpool Rising Against Racisim: A night of unity, music and resistance at St George’s Hall
Liverpool will once again affirm its proud tradition of standing against hatred and division with Liverpool Rising Against Racism, an evening of music, spoken word and unity held in the historic surroundings of St George’s Hall. This event is presented in partnership by Love Music Hate Racism, Writing on the Wall and Liverpool City Halls...
The Reader launches new Shared Reading group in Spellow Library ‘open to everyone, regardless of background or literacy levels’
The Liverpool-based national charity’s new weekly group is a free and enjoyable activity where people can connect and share experiences using stories and poems. A new Shared Reading group has launched at Spellow Library Hub in Liverpool. The Walton group will run every week on Mondays from 4pm – 5pm. It is led by a...
Global art installation, Borealis, experiences record-breaking numbers at Royal Albert Dock
Dan Acher’s captivating art installation, Borealis, recently concluded its highly successful installation at Liverpool’s iconic Royal Albert Dock, drawing in record-breaking crowds with over 106K visitors recorded at the dock between 6-11pm across the 10 days. The globally acclaimed art-installation, which gives the illusion of the magical Northern Lights, has left a lasting impression on...
