Matthew Kelly and George Costigan star in a new staging of Samuel Beckett’s classic play – in which absolutely nothing happens.
Set in a shifting, timeless landscape, Waiting for Godot follows two men, Vladimir and Estragon, as they wait for someone who may never come. As they pass the time with scraps of conversation, moments of tenderness and flashes of dark humour, their story becomes a moving reflection on what it means to keep going in a world that rarely offers answers.
Beckett’s timeless play endures as one of the defining works of the 20th century and returns to our stage in all its strange, funny and heart-breaking brilliance. Darkly comic and deeply moving, Waiting for Godot is a profound exploration of what it means to be human – even when the waiting never ends.
The fourth in our sell-out Corkers series takes a step down a darkling path.
Joining Trev Fleming, our amazing storyteller, will be Dr Alex Carabine PhD, the Gothic Academic with a Dark Aesthetic.
Dr Carabine will lend her scholarly insight into our pairings, delving into the archives to unearth ghastly tales of the undead, blood drinkers and the macabre for your delectation.
We will be pairing delicious Red varietals with these ancient and horrific stories, curated by the inestimable R&H Fine Wines.
Definitely not for the faint of heart, Corkers: Blood and Wine will chill your bones and tear your soul… Cheeseboards optional.
Step into a world of imagination at this immersive storytelling session celebrating Where the Jellyfish Dance and the Sandstone Whispers, a storybook by Catherine Haines, Alex Bishop and Kohenoor Kamal as part of Liverpool Biennial.
Families are invited to join Sammy the Seagull, a curious bird exploring his home city of Liverpool. Through playful storytelling, Sammy’s journey will come to life with interactive props created by artists from Blue Room, the Bluecoat’s inclusive arts programme. You can take home a free copy of the illustrated book which includes activities. You can even add your own voice to the story!
Sessions are approximately 30 minutes long.
Free family-friendly event as part of Liverpool Biennial
The Mosh Tots Band headline the hippest show in town on Sunday 5th October!
Aimed at children aged 0-8, Mosh Tots is here to introduce young people to the rockin’ world of live music in a safe and fun environment. We believe that live music should be for everyone, no matter your age. For too long live music venues have been off limits for young children and their parents. Mosh Tots flips that on its head and is an opportunity to share the joy of live music together as a family.
Tickets are on sale now at £14 for kids aged 1-8, and £7 for Mini Moshers aged under 1 – or bring an under 1 for a discounted price when they come with a child aged 1-8.
For every child ticket purchased, 1 adult goes free. Tickets are needed for any additional adults attending, priced at £3.50.
Artists from Blue Room, the Bluecoat’s inclusive arts project have spent time exploring the biodiversity of our garden, a wildlife haven in the city.
Nestled amongst the greenery, they have created 12 nature houses celebrating birds and insects commonly found in the Bluecoat garden.
Pick up your free field guide from our information desk and head out to our Garden to learn more about the species that call our garden home and earn your Nature Spotter Challenge stamp.
Supported by The Community Foundation for Merseyside: BHP Billiton Endowment Fund.
From Sat 9 AugFree entry
The Bluecoat is the UK’s oldest arts centre, with a century-long history presenting contemporary art. This illustrated talk by its Director of Cultural Legacies, Bryan Biggs, explores the theme of art and nature through the lens of the building’s 300-year history and artists who have worked or exhibited there, drawing on material from the Bluecoat archive. From trees planted at the front of the building and the rear court being landscaped into a popular garden oasis in the city centre, to artists whose work exhibited at the venue explores the natural world, the arts centre’s connections to nature are revealed.
This event is part of Art History Festival 2025 organised by the Association for Art History.
Thu 18 Sep, 6pmFree, booking required
Remember when we use to rave into the wee hours? Want the euphoria of dancing with your arms high above your head to the best 90’s dance tracks, but don’t have a week to recover? Well the Great Great Grandmother of good times, Nana Funk and shapeshifter, meta-drag artist and Art-House Witch Dross have teamed together to bring you Nana’s Not Night-Time 90’s Rave at Future Yard.
Burn off your breakfast and build up your appetite in time for supper with DJ extraordinaires, The Fat Britney and Chris Carney. 2pm – 7pm. Enough time to get your heart rate up, but not so long that your knees pack in!
THE FAT BRITNEY is Manchester’s chubby chanteuse of camp. Her sets are dedicated to poor taste, filth basslines and sweaty sweaty raving. She is resident of Under One Roof Raves and Manchester’s queer clubbing institution Bollox. She takes herself very seriously but doesn’t encourage you to.
CHRIS HERSTAD CARNEY is a DJ, radio presenter, event & festival manager, educator and general creative brain from Liverpool. In his DJ career as a solo performer and with renowned collective Mixnots, Chris has played Glastonbury, Creamfields, Isle of Wight, Sound City, Kendal Calling, Standon Calling & Lake of Stars Malawi. Chris co-founded Threshold Festival of Music & Arts which ran for 11 years in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle district
Join us for a weekend of free family-friendly fun this September. The artist-led activities will be part of the nationwide Our Freedom: Then & Now project. More information coming soon.
Sat 6 & Sun 7 Sep, 1-4pmFree, drop in
Led by artist Roger Hill, each session includes time for discussion and sharing, book recommendations and reviews, individual and group reading, plus fun activities centred around the weekly core story.
These sessions offer a wonderful opportunity to bond with your baby, make new friends, and foster a lifelong love of books through fun, creative storytelling. You’ll also be welcomed with a hot drink on arrival, as these sessions are designed with your comfort and relaxation in mind too.
It’s never too early to start reading with your baby—book now to secure your spot!
Thu 18 Sep – Thu 23 Oct, 10.30-11.30am£52 (for 6 sessions)For babies aged 3-12 months
Book now: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/baby-book-club-2
We’re hosting a fun-filled day of family friendly activities to coincide with this year’s Big Butterfly Count!
Every year, the Butterfly Conservation invites people like you (our citizen scientists!) to take part in a nationwide survey of butterflies and day-flying moths across the UK. To coincide with this year’s event, we’re inviting you to Kindling Farm to see how many you can spot here!
Expect a day of crafts, walks & tours and family friendly activities exploring the different species of butterfly that we have here in the UK and why they’re SO IMPORTANT for our environment.
Our Pollinator Walk is back by popular demand! Suitable for all the family, this guided walk invites you to explore our fields and discover the amazing wildlife living amongst us!
And of course, the main event: the Big Butterfly Count! Pick a spot at the farm, count as many butterflies as you can then log them with Kindling Farm staff so your recordings become a part of the nationwide survey.
N.B. Butterflies don’t like the rain or the wind and who can blame them! In the event that the weather takes a turn for the worse, our butterfly count at the farm will not go ahead but don’t worry because we will be running butterfly themed activities all afternoon suitable for all ages!
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You must register to come to this event – please don’t just turn up as facilities are limited.
You can book a time slot between 1-2.30pm or 3-4.30pm. Please make sure you are booking for the right time slot when registering your place!
For information regarding parking, accessibility and onsite facilities, please visit our website: https://kindling.org.uk/EventBooking
