Event type: Other

The Crown Duels – Gangs of Hope ...

You’ve heard of The Peaky Blinders…it’s time to get acquainted with The High Rip, Liverpool’s infamous Gang.

Post war, and the city is overrun with poverty and hunger creating a breeding ground for violence and crime among the streets. Two rival gangs, The High Rip gang and The Logwood gang, battle it out to see who will rule the unruly. Even the authorities are too terrified to step in, well, until the arrival of notorious Constable ‘Pins’, known for his unorthodox methods. And he has business in the city.

A missing crate, mistaken as contraband has been lifted at the docks on its journey to London, and rumour has it, it has Jewels belonging to the Crown inside.

Whoever gets their hands on them jewels will earn their place as the King or Queen of the city. And people are desperate, they will do anything, even murder.

The event is held Downstairs at the Everyman. Show type: mature, period, inspired by historical events.

Food will be available to purchase from the bar.

Forest Bathing at Childwall Woods

Forest bathing is a health and wellness practice that derives from the Japanese term ‘shinrin yoku’ which means ‘bathing in the forest atmosphere’ using your senses.

The aim of forest bathing is to help you to slow down and connect to nature by awakening all of your senses. This increases your capacity to be fully present and enables feelings of relaxation and calmness. Research shows that Forest Bathing helps reduce stress, lowers cortisol levels, reduces blood pressure, lowers heart rate, improves concentration and stimulates creative thinking.

Where: Childwall Woods, Childwall Abbey Road, L16 0JW
Meeting Point: exact location confirmed after booking

What to bring?
It is important to come prepared for all weathers!
As it’s a slow-paced session it is important to wear a few warm layers of clothing, waterproof footwear, a drink to keep you hydrated and small snacks if you wish.
At times you may be invited to sit or lie on the ground so it can be helpful to bring a small mat/cushion/bin liner/bag to use for this.

Everyman Connects – Cultural Spaces ...

A day of art, food and conversation about how our cultural spaces can DO MORE and BE MORE for the Global Majority.

The Everyman Theatre Street Café will be transformed into a Market Place for Global Majority led arts organisations and businesses, with food and performances throughout the day.

The day will be centred around a Panel Discussion asking the central question, “how can our cultural spaces be more and do more for us?” Panel Guests include Keith Saha, Kim Johnson, Paislie Reid, Chantelle Lunt, Naomi Sumner and will be hosted by the Anthony Walker Foundation and Dominique Walker.

Throughout the day, there will be performances by Maxine Peake, Felix Mufti, Ni Maxine, DJ Hannah Lynch, and an open mic jam lead by 20 Stories High.

With organisations including Pagoda Arts, Milapfest, Falling Doors Theatre, Anthony Walker Foundation, Sumayya, Ray Rayz, Deserts by Dre and Little Green Juice Box.

The event is free but booking required

Approximate timings:
12-2pm // Market stalls, lunch and DJ
2pm // Performances
3pm // Break
3.15pm // Panel Talk
4.30pm // Letter writing
5-6pm // Post show Jam hosted by 20 Stories High

The day has been created in response to My White Best Friend North, which took place at the Everyman in October 2021. Based on the original concept by Rachel De-Lahay, a series of personal letters by writers of colour from Liverpool explored the personal and political of the things we don’t dare say.

The letters were written and sealed, opened and read by actors live for the first time on the night. One of the letters, written by Keith Saha and read by Maxine Peake will be shared again on the day.

Everyman Connects continues the theatres’ journey of ongoing change as part of their Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

With thanks to Sumuyya Khader for the illustration, part of an original commission in 2020 which you can read more about here.

10 Thousand Heartbeats: A Local’s Gu...

A smartphone adventure which starts at the Unity Theatre.

Settle down inside yourself
Connect with the beat of your own heart
I’ll show you how to travel anywhere in the universe without leaving this spot
I think we can all appreciate the value of that… 

Where there was once a bustling street in the heart of the city, there’s now an eerie silence as you walk through Liverpool Chinatown. Who built this neighbourhood? How did it become what it is today?

Anjia, played by Liverpool artist Fenfen Huang (CBBCs The Wonton Warrior 2021), invites you on a time-travelling adventure around the place she calls home. Step through the Chinatown Arch and uncover the stories behind The Nook, Chung Wah Supermarket and The Bagelry and the new St George’s Square mural, as you walk in the footsteps of Chinatown residents past and present.

From the creators of We Are Shadows: A Local’s Guide to Brick Lane comes 10 Thousand Heartbeats: A Local’s Guide to Liverpool Chinatown 一 異國 · 龍鄉: 一部利物浦中國城的指引, an immersive smartphone adventure on foot by Coney & Tamasha. Produced by Tamasha’s Digital Lead, Tuyet Huynh (BARBERSHOP CHRONICLES 360° NATIONAL THEATRE 2017) with support from Coney’s Ellie Browning and Eliza Cass. The experience is written by playwrights Jude Christian (NANJING, THE ROYAL COURT 2019) and Naomi Sumner Chan (UNITED KINGDOMS, BBC RADIO 4 2022), with interactive dramaturgy and game design by Coney, and Sound Design by Nicola T. Chang (ALL MIRTH AND NO MATTER, RSC, 2021)

The Ends & Tales adventure begins at Unity Theatre on Hope Place, Liverpool. Participants will be navigated through and around Liverpool Chinatown, on a journey that lasts 50-90 minutes (depending how much you want to explore!).  

To experience the adventure, you will need a fully charged phone, at least 1GB of data and a pair of headphones before you set off. Please remember that this experience takes place outdoors – so be sure to check the weather before you start, as we all know what British weather is like. Have a read of the full adventurer instructions here.

To book a slot please follow this Eventbrite link.

This ENDS & TALES adventure is open and available to everyone. For any questions on access please consult our access rider, found here – this information primarily covers mobility access requirements. If you have further questions or concerns regarding access, please contact tickets@unitytheatre.co.uk. For any questions or issues regarding tech, please contact admin@coneyhq.org.

A Coney & Tamasha joint project in partnership with Everyman & Playhouse in association with Unity.

Queer Creatives Meet Up

Join Homotopia, Unity and friends for a friendly and inclusive meetup with local LGBTQIA artists, makers and creators. This is your chance to meet new creative collaborators, seek career advice and have a lovely time with liked-minded queer pals.

Booking Information:

Access: This is a free, informal event. To sign up, please fill in this form.

Pricing: Free, just make sure you are signed up to the Creative’pool Membership.

Kitty Wilkinson Spring Walking Tours

Let’s go back to Victorian Liverpool and trail around some of the places that used to be inhabited by local heroine Catherine Wilkinson, or “Kitty” as we all know her.

This Iconic Liverpool legend overcame all adversity to become a pioneer of the washhouse and public baths, saving lives from cholera.

Starting the tour at St Georges Hall, they will visit The Bluecoat, the former site of the Old Dock, Renshaw Street Chapel, the Workhouse, and Kitty’s Grave at St James Cemetery.

They will be led by Kitty Wilkinson’s statue (played by actress Samantha Alton) and she will relay her life and times in Victorian Liverpool.

The tour begins at the steps of St Georges Hall by the War Memorial and will last around 2 hours.

The Royal Standard – Super Sweet...

Head along and celebrate The Royal Standard’s sixteen birthday. It’s going to be a wild night and they’re so excited!

Join them on the night where they’ll be hosting amazing performances by some of their lovely studio members (line up TBA) and serving some fancy drinks from their very own special cocktail bar. You definitely don’t want to miss it!

All profits raised from the night go straight back into TRS, continuing to support their studio members and develop their creative community.

EAT ME: The Fame Edition

Are you ready for your 15 minutes? What if you only had 15 seconds? – sometimes that’s all it takes to get the job done!
Are you a… no red skittles diva or are you splashed all over page 3? Do you have a star in the walk of fame or are you just another stain on the casting couch?
Friday March 25th it’s the FAME Edition, darling – so we’ll be exploring celebrity culture past, present and future!
The Internet is broken and whether you like it or not – the celebrity is KING! – it’s insane billionaires, lifestyle influencers, teen tik tok-ers or ageing youtubers – you got to be a stunt queen and make every second count – after all, ‘Nothing you say matters unless that camera’s rolling!’.
Expect Red carpets! Paparazzi! GLITZ! GLAMOUR! And lots of panty flashing as we sloooowly get out the limo!
Hosted by Queen of Scotland ALICE RABBIT & (barely) living legend AUNTIE CLIMAX!
Featuring the amazing TICHO VASQUEZ, BABBA YAGGA, SAINT JUICY, VICAR’S DAUGHTER & ATHENA BARBITAL plus more TBC!
Book tickets YESTERDAY for LIFE CHANGING performances, DELICIOUS food, GAMES, games and more games and GAG worthy starlets….all to be announced SOON!
And after our cabaret, it’s time to dance the night away with allstar Preach Club DJ Dollman Disco!
And for only £10 extra, you can FEAST on a SUMPTUOUS 3 course vegan meal courtesy of Guac n Roll Kitchen.
Starter
‘The Hollywood’
DELICIOUS Canape style Cubes of Sticky Pork in a Sweet & Smokey Marinade with an East Asian style Citrus Slaw.
Main
‘Kardashian Fried Chicken’
A plump, thick breasted Panko fried chicken cutlet, injected with herbs + ‘spices’ served with crisp Fries + a Sriracha Mayo.
Dessert
‘Billionaire’s Shortbread’ Cheesecake
UN-Salted Caramel and a Dark Chocolate filling combine with a Shortbread base and a Golden California spray tan – Scandalous!
All 100% vegan, homemade with love by Guac’n’Roll Kitchen. Get in touch via eatmedinner@gmail.com for any dietary queeries or concerns and czech them out at @guacnrollkitchen – based at the Fashion Hub, 12-14 Gildart St, Liverpool L3 8ET.
And DON’T FORGET about our infamous METH GALA Costume Competition! themes are:
-Lindsey Lohan’s Greatest Lines
-Iconic Fashion moments of the last 124 million years
-Fake it til you make it Gwyneth Paltrow vagina candle + mindful packing
-Iconic Child stars and Overbearing Stage Moms
-Celeb Vs Celeb (Joan vs Betty, Kim Catrall vs SJP)
-Fake News Hollywood Rumours, Superstars of Surgery and Celebrity couples (Bennifer, Kimye, Brangelina, Melbama, Billery, Relaskatox)
– Or whatever the hell you fancy, darlin’! Just do your best to consider whether or not your costume may be offensive to others!
We offer discounts to low-income or unwaged people as well as carer tickets. If you need to come to the show but aren’t flush with cash, please email eatmelpool@gmail.com to let us know.
We want to satisfy your needs! Please email eatmelpool@gmail.com for all your ACCESS enquires, requires and desires… and for any food related queries hit us up at eatmedinner@gmail.com

Leisure Land Launch

This Spring expect a sprawling arcade of games, karaoke bars and dance floors at Invisible Wind Factory (IWF).

It is a world made by the K-TV network for the set of a new reality game show – Leisure Land – which takes place at the Invisible Wind Factory. This is the first show of many which will continue into 2022.

The invitation is to take part in the very first episode which is also set to be broadcast live. Set inside a cosmic paradise, Leisure Land allows guests to explore an alternate society using the Kazimier’s pseudo-currency ‘Iced-gem coin’ to pay for a world of incredible games, activities and live entertainment. Contestants who barter, trade, and compete to accumulate the most Iced Gem Coin get the chance to play for the ultimate prize

The live entertainment element of this multifaceted flagship event will include performances from a high-octane audio-visual spectacle from Dogshow teamed with a diverse offering of the best North West selectors such as Twindependent Women and a Substation take-over by local legends Social Hours as Invisible Wind Factory sets the pace for the new year ahead.

You can watch this video for a flavour of Leisure Land!

Murder Mystery – Ghostly Goings ...

Welcome to Ghostly Goings On! The failing Internet series that visits Britain’s most notorious paranormal hot spots, hoping to capture some apparition sightings.

Unfortunately, they haven’t caught any yet …. until tonight! Meet the one and only Darren Fortune, psychic Mystic Maud and the famous G.U.F team as they go on their search for real life ghosts behind the rumours of the spooky activities at the Everyman Theatre and prove all them critics wrong. But for there to be a ghost… you’re going to need a dead body!

Theme – comedy, spoof, zany, parody, carry-on-style.

Presented by DBY Interactive

Menu options

Included in your ticket price is a cocktail upon arrival and meal courtesy of Eat Up Gud Flavours of the Caribbean before the show at 7.30pm. Your menu choices are:

– Chicken Curry
Chicken thigh cooked with sweet potato, coconut and lime; a mild curry full of flavour. Served with traditional rice and peas, coleslaw and naan bread

or

– Rainbow Vegan Curry
Thick flavoursome mild curry with a medley of vegetables, chickpeas, coconut and lime. Served with traditional rice and peas, coleslaw and naan bread.

The event is held Downstairs at the Everyman. 14 April, 7.30pm.