Community Post Type: Callouts

Call Out for Actors

Valley Theatre have cast four actors for their play “Unity” to be performed at Hope Street Theatre on 6^th-8^th June but are still looking for two more male actors to play the following roles:

Alex – Ex bank manager, lower middle-class, good actor, coming through am dram ranks 50-70

Alf – A working-class man with mild learning disability which affects his ability to remember lines and keep up with script. 20s-40s

Play description

A rough and ready hall in a Northern Town. A 1930s Left Theatre Group rehearse their latest agitprop play. The presence of one actor, the character of Alf, creates a dilemma that is all too recognisable between inclusivity and the search for excellence. . But other tensions within the group, personal and political, are also soon apparent, showing once again how hard Unity is to achieve.

If you are interested in trying for the parts, contact info@valleytheatre.co.uk saying a little about yourself and they’ll get back to you.

Liverpool Theatre School is aiming to discover some of the city’s most promising young performers as the centre of excellence launches its latest round of auditions. Future stars are being invited to showcase their talent in front of a panel of judges to be in with a chance of earning a coveted place on an elite training course at the prestigious stage school, whose alumni can be seen performing on stages around the world.

Liverpool Theatre School has helped launch the careers of many professional dancers and musical theatre performers, with graduates going on to star in West End shows such as Mamma Mia!, Frozen, SIX and Wicked. Closer to home, former student Timothy Lucas, is currently appearing in Love’s Labour’s Lost at Shakespeare North Playhouse, while Cameron Patmore, who also trained at Liverpool Theatre School, is appearing in the Blood Brothers UK tour, which is running at the Liverpool Empire until 22 March.

The highly regarded performing arts school, which counts Wayne Sleep OBE and Anita Dobson among its patrons, accepts only the most gifted students on its professional dance and musical theatre courses. A number of fully funded places and bursaries are awarded every year to help make professional training opportunities more accessible for talented students from working class backgrounds.

Maxine Ellis, Principal at Liverpool Theatre School, said: “The audition process allows us to uncover real talent as our panel of judges look out for stand out performances. It can be incredibly rewarding to find unique talent and we always look forward to meeting prospective students during the auditions for Liverpool Theatre School. I would encourage anyone who is serious about a career in dance or musical theatre to get in touch.

“All places on our elite training courses are allocated based on talent, ambition and audition performance, and there is financial support available for students who would otherwise struggle to afford the cost of full-time professional training. We hope to see some exceptional performances during our search for gifted students as we aim to identify and train the next generation of industry professionals.”

Liverpool Theatre School provides a range of elite training programmes, designed to provide students with the skills they need to succeed in the performing arts industry. These include diploma courses in dance and musical theatre (accredited by Trinity College London), BTEC courses in dance, musical theatre and performing arts, and a new BA Hons dance degree, delivered in partnership with Middlesex University, which is taught by industry professionals in both Liverpool and London.

As part of the professional training programmes at Liverpool Theatre School, students are regularly invited to perform at theatres across the region including the Hope Street Theatre and the Floral Pavillion. Students recently appeared on the main stage at the iconic Move It dance convention, headlined by Diversity, which took place at Excel London earlier this month.

As well as providing elite training, Liverpool Theatre School also offers coaching for under 16s through its Junior Academy. Established in 1939, Liverpool Theatre School is one of the city’s longest running performing arts schools. The centre of excellence is located on the edge of the creative quarter at Liverpool Central Studios, 35 Sefton Street, Liverpool, L8 5SL.

Auditions for professional training at Liverpool Theatre School will take place on 23 March and 27 April.

To register, please visit liverpooltheatreschool.co.uk. Follow Liverpool Theatre School on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with the latest news.

BA (Hons) Fine Art Painting Course – https://www.instagram.com/ucshfineartpainting/

Entry Requirements: 80 UCAS Tariff Points

Course Information:

This unique Fine Art degree specialises in painting and is offered at only a few institutions in the UK. They teach traditional painting techniques and processes and more expanded ways of painting, allowing students the freedom to cross disciplines and follow their individual pathways. They absolutely embrace this approach! There is always lots of discussion about art, ideas and culture, creating a great atmosphere of active learning in their studios.

The course is studio, workshop, lecture, seminar, and critique-based, which means you receive lots of guidance and support and form a solid group identity. Their groups are relatively small, too, so you will get lots of one-to-one guidance while you learn, build your confidence, and develop the independence to maintain your practice and gain employment when you leave.

Here are some of their unique selling points:

• Their studios are huge, airy and light! 
• You will be taught by practitioners who are passionate about their research and teaching.
• They have great connections with professionals in the industry that keep their knowledge and experience current. They also provide excellent opportunities for our students.
• You will be able to exhibit your work in a public and professional context.
• Most of our students receive high grades on completing their degree!

Some examples of Alumni Success and Career Development Choices:

• Rebecca Ainsworth is now ‘Creative Lives Officer’ at St Helens Arts in the Library Service
• Karla Rimaitis is a self-employed illustrator who has worked with Diabetes UK, the Steve Morgan Foundation, and the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
• Rhyannon Parry works as a Producer for the Heart of Glass – Creative People and Places. 
• Rosie Woodruff is doing an MA in Fine Art at Manchester Metropolitan University.
• Olivia McIntosh has just completed her MA in Fine Art at Liverpool John Moores University.
• Saudina Wilson was longlisted for the Freelands Painting Prize (London), which celebrates outstanding painting from art schools and universities across the UK.

To Apply and for more information about the course: https://www.sthelens.ac.uk/course/ba-hons-fine-art-painting-full-time-2025-entry/

For further information on application deadlines, contact Fiona Stirling via https://www.instagram.com/ucshfineartpainting/ or by email at fstirling@sthelens.ac.uk

 

Turtle Song, a singing and songwriting project for people living with dementia which is returning to Liverpool in April.

This joyful project is for people with memory problems and all forms of dementia and for their companions. It has been running in different areas around the country for 16 years and is a collaboration between Turtle Key Arts, English Touring Opera and Royal College of Music. Weekly sessions offer the opportunity to compose and sing your own songs with a professional composer, director and musicians, culminating in an informal sharing for family and friends at the end of the project.

 Where? Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
 When? Tuesdays, 10:30am – 12:15pm
 Dates? 29th April – 24th June 2025 (9 weeks)

When you were little, do you remember reading a children’s book that fired your imagination or filled you with joy?

There is so much comfort and solace in a great children’s tale, which is why I am so saddened that fewer children than ever are reading for pleasure in Merseyside – something I hope to change with your brilliant support.

Research tells us that reading books for sheer delight is the best way for children to improve their literacy, feel more confident, feel better in themselves overall and boost other areas of learning.

So, with the National Literacy Trust warning that childhood literacy levels are at an all-time low across the country – and especially in Merseyside – I am on a mission to get a copy of ‘Lamby and the Liver Bird’ into every Primary School in Liverpool and Knowsley.

This means more than 40,000 children could have access to a book which celebrates where they live and encourages them to read for pleasure. Having a book which children can relate to makes them more likely to pick it up and start reading. The same applies to adults.

Featuring my storytelling mascots Lamby, Flossie and the rest of the Woolly Crew, this book finds them catching a ride with Bertie the Liver Bird, who shows them the City from the top of the Liver Building. With a map and some fascinating facts about the City, there is something for everyone inside the pages.

We all have a special interest in the place we are from, or call ‘Home’. The aim of this book is to encourage children and families to pick up a book which speaks to them. I want them to read it, enjoy it, talk about the places and then explore parts of the City they haven’t visited before, or that they would like to re-visit.

About Jude

Hi, I’m Jude Lennon (yes, writing runs in the family!) – a storyteller and author who lives in Liverpool. I’m a former Early Years teacher and, having left the chalk face over 10 years ago, I remain passionate about children having access to books, stories, words and creativity.
Never without a book myself, I want all children to experience the feeling of losing themselves in pages which can offer adventure, solace, knowledge, escapism, comfort and company.

“Reading for pleasure and nurturing a love of reading in a child’s free time is a tangible way to equip children with the reading skills they need to thrive in school and beyond” The National Literacy Trust

So, in a nutshell, I want to give as many local children as possible opportunities for reading for pleasure and positive wellbeing.

Who is This Book For?

Four to eight-year-olds to be read to, or to read themselves.

Primary Schools exploring Liverpool as part of a Local Area topic.

Anyone who loves the City of Liverpool.

Anyone visiting Liverpool who is looking for a child-friendly guide.

To donate, visit here

Sponsorship Opportunities for local businesses

Email: Jude@littlelambpublishing.co.uk to sponsor this new picture book set in Liverpool. Opportunities include social media coverage, company logo inclusion in the book, being part of the sponsor list and much more!

Taking place on the final day of the festival, Sunday 20th July 2025, the long-established LAAF Family Day is a celebratory showcase of Arab arts and culture at @seftonparkpalmhouse – and they’re looking for Traders to be a part of it!

They especially welcome those whose product or service closely aligns with the objectives of LAAF and is suitable for a family audience. This year they’re particularly interested in hearing from authentic Arab & Middle Eastern food traders – but all applications will be considered.

APPLICATION FORM LINK HERE

20 Stories High in partnership with LIPA present…

Community Company!

Adults need time to be creative too! Their brand new Community Company gives people 18+ a chance to get involved in acting, singing, movement and live music. Join them for fun, dynamic weekly sessions where you’ll build skills, play, connect with others, and create a brand new show! No experience needed.

Led by Paislie Reid and a host of amazing creative practitioners, starting 12th May 2025.
To apply or for more info, email: leonisha@20storieshigh.org.uk
Deadline for applications: Monday 14th April, 5:00pm

In less than two weeks, Collective Encounters taking part in the Big Give Arts for Impact  fundraising campaign. This is an incredible opportunity to raise vital funds and continue providing free drama workshops across the Liverpool City Region, helping people overcome isolation.

💥 From 18th-25th March, every donation will be DOUBLED, thanks to the Big Give, meaning your support will have Double The Impact!

How You Can Help:

🌟 Sign up to their mailing list (link here) for Big Give 2025 updates
🌟 Set a reminder to donate when the campaign opens at 12pm on March 18th
🌟 Spread the word—share with friends, family, and anyone who can help!

Together, we can use drama to connect, empower, and transform lives.

Did you know Fem de la Femme have launched the first ever all-female comedy festival in Liverpool?

Well we have and we need your help!

They have had a generous grant from BBC Comedy to get the Fem de la Femme Festival off the ground but are pretty much a one-woman band and so to make this festival the best it can be, the most accessible it can be and the funniest it can be they’re looking for any spare change you might have to support women in live comedy so that I can get help with the festival runnings and set-up.

They know things are tight for everyone at the moment so if you can’t donate right now then please consider sharing this post so they can spread the word far and wide! Thanks for all your support so far, they wouldn’t be here without you all 💪

Link here to donate