Event type: Other

Food Is A Human Right

FOOD IS A HUMAN RIGHT poster project is a SQUASH collaboration with artist Corbin LaMont that has come out of conversations on the state of current & historic enforced starvations in many places across the world. We put a call out for translations of the statement from our Squash community and have made posters in 13 languages so far. Albanian, Arabic, Bemba, Chinese, English, French, Gaeilge/Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Urdu & Vietnamese. In our local area there are upward of 25 different languages spoken between us all.

We launch the poster collection at Art & Soup Night when they will be available to purchase in the Squash shop. Profits from sales will go to Khartoum Aid Kitchen | Sudan Relief and our own Soup it Forward campaign. If you’re not able to come, posters will be for sale in the Squash shop or you can donate here.

Come by for a bowl of soup available to purchase in the cafe. There’ll also be space to respond to the statement in writing & drawing. Big love & thanks to Edi, Waseilah, Hellen, Chileshe, Zilan, Julie, Maria, Niamh, Angelica, Fabio, Anita, Asia, Gabriella, Isaac, Rachael, Saad, Saad’s mum and Anna for translation support.

Arts for Social Change Showcase

An evening of quick-fire presentations by people passionate about using the arts for social change

About this event:

Collective Encounters is delighted to be programming another fascinating night of presentations exploring participatory arts projects, practice and passions.

Join us for an evening of quick-fire presentations by people passionate about using the arts for social change. The showcase is a great way to grow your ideas, share and celebrate your achievements, rage about something or highlight something that needs to change. Presenters will show up to 15 slides about their theme, project, issue, community, infatuation and/or themselves. Each presentation will last no more than 5 minutes.

This event is a great opportunity to connect, network, get feedback and generate new ideas. Presenters can be theatre-makers, producers, participants, funders, community groups, charities…anyone with a curiosity or passion for arts & social change.

There will be up to ten presentations, with opportunities to ask questions of the contributors throughout.

Expressions of Interest: If you are interested in presenting at this event please fill out the expression of interest form available soon.

Ticket Cost: £5.00

There is a small number of bursary places available for those with limited funds, please email info@collective-encounters.org.uk

Access: This event will use live transcription. If you require BSL interpretation, please get in touch no later than two weeks before the event. If you have any other access requirements please email info@collective-encounters.org.uk

 

Southport Christmas Spectacular

Our friends at Your Southport are kicking off the festive season in style with Southport Christmas Spectacular!

Southport town centre is set to get festive with a huge kids party and non-stop entertainment throughout the day.

Enjoy a jam-packed live show in the Town Hall Gardens with some of your favourite children’s characters, such as Bluey and Bingo, Peppa Pig, and K-Pop Demon Hunters. Cast members from The Atkinson’s Beauty and the Beast pantomime will be performing at 3pm! Stick around to get pictures with the characters at intervals, enjoy stalls and activities, and experience the brand new Musical Light Show too.

Elsewhere, there’s lots of fun taking place at Southport Market and Santa will be arriving at The Atkinson too!

To cap off a great day in Southport, head to The Grand for their annual Big Switch On event and enjoy DJ’s, choirs, and some festive food and drink.

See the full schedule of events here: yoursouthport.com/christmas/christmas-spectacular

Frodo’s Birthday Party

Frodo’s birthday falls on Monday 22 September, just as The Magic of Middle-Earth exhibition nears its end. But worry not, we are not letting it pass without a proper celebration!

Join us on Saturday 27 September for a merry gathering to honour dear Frodo and give a fond farewell to the exhibition.

Dungeons & Dragons was heavily inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy worlds. Harp Coffee & Games will be hosting ‘introduction to D&D’ session throughout the day, so choose your character and begin your quest!

Stef Portersmith, a rather tall hobbit, reads excerpts from The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings. Immerse yourself in the magic 11am – 12.30pm.

In the Foyer there will be fantasy inspired craft stalls from local artists and makers.

Don’t forget your pocket handkerchief, Elven cloak, mithril shirt or wooden staff… we’ll be awarding the best dressed at 3pm with a £50 gift voucher for The Atkinson and prizes donated by Waterstones.

– NO ADMITTANCE EXCEPT ON PARTY BUSINESS –

Visit the exhibition The Magic of Middle-earth Mon – Sat, 10am – 4pm, until 27 September 2025.

Birkenhead Craft Beer Festival

We’re doing another beer festival, to kick of 2026 in style!

If you’ve been to one of our craft beer and vinyl markets in the past, you know that we love the connection between DIY music and independent, craft brewing, with the great taste that come along with it. Following on from our successful first full beer festival in July, we’re having a follow-up celebration with three sessions across Friday 9th and Saturday 10th January 2026.

This winter edition of the Birkenhead Craft Beer Festival takes place across Future Yard’s indoor spaces, with 20 taps pouring craft beers and ciders of all types across our bars, and also featuring pop-up stalls from Cloudwater, Colbier and Tūn Brewing Company among others. There will be tasting sessions across the two days where you get to meet the brewers and sample some of their favourite brews (these sessions are limited and have to be booked separately).
See the full list of breweries below!
Our beer festival combines the worlds of vinyl obsessives and craft beer aficionados for a fair that pulls together some of the best North West breweries, vinyl record sellers and DJs. The festival is broken into three sessions over the two days: an opening party on Friday evening (5pm-11pm) featuring guest DJs; a loungey Saturday daytime session (12pm-5pm)*, with brewer talks and tastings; and a closing Saturday evening celebration (6pm-11pm), with more DJs and tastings to keep you entertained. There’ll also be records on sale throughout both days with a number of sellers hosting stalls and spinning some tunes. And we’ll have fresh Neapolitan-style pizza served up from our kitchen, alongside some guest food vendors.

Like music? Like craft beer? Like pizza? Why not put them all together in one place. See you there.

Tickets are available now, at £8 per person per session. You’ll get a branded glass and a complementary half pint with your ticket when you arrive. PLUS, there are discounts for groups!

Tasting sessions are booked separately and as an add-on. See below for details of tasting session times, and add your tickets at checkout.

*Saturday daytime is nominally the most family friendly session, though this is not a family festival.

Carol Service with the Liverpool Rainbow Chorus

The Open Table and St Bride’s Christmas carol extravaganza is back Sunday, 21st December 2025!Open Table meets twice monthly providing a warm and affirming welcome to Liverpool’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community, friends and family.The Open Table Liverpool Orchestra and the Liverpool Rainbow Chorus will perform, and we’ll sing loads of your favourite carols with inspiring readings both traditional and contemporary. You’re also invited to a simple meal of soup, bread, mulled wine and mince pies following the service – everyone really is more than welcome!Service starts at 6.30pm, St Bride’s, Percy Street Liverpool L8 7LT.

Letter To Brezhnev

Letter To Brezhnev

Teresa and Elaine are young, beautiful and full of life. But
they don’t think that will last long, because it’s 1985 and this is Kirkby.

Sergei and Peter are fresh off the boat and revelling in
being away from the Soviet Union. Liverpool has opened their eyes.

Teresa is looking for sex and a smile, Elaine wants love,
romance and the dream of a life far away from the grime of Liverpool. All of
them have the chance to forget their lives and live their dreams for one
glorious night.

This brand new show is Frank Clarke’s stage adaptation of
his stunning film which has been described as “having done more than perhaps
any other film before or since in putting Liverpool on the cinematic map.”

A Liverpool love story that promises to be an instant classic.
Don’t miss the boat.

Performance Information 

Stalls tickets are available with a meal (served at your table before the show) for an extra £14 for one course and £20 for two courses at evening shows Click here to see our menu or an extra £10 at matinees (scouse or blind scouse only). If you are eating with us please arrive at least an hour before the performance. 

Tickets are available for the show alone in stalls, circle and balcony. 

BSL performance is on Tuesday 13 October (interpreter Karl Llorca) . Audio Described performance is on Wednesday14 October (describer Anne Hornsby). To book please contact Box Office on 0151 709 4321 or email lauren@royalcourtliverpool.com. 

Captioning will be available for performances for the final week of the show. Please contact Box Office for more details. 

Circle and balcony will open at 6.45pm. There are bars in both areas for pre-show and interval drinks. Stalls will be open from 6:00pm. 

If you are bringing a large group, every tenth ticket is free. This ticket will be automatically added to your basket on purchase. Meals and building levy must still be paid on your free ticket. 

NO BOOKING FEES ON THIS SHOW 

Please note – the bar will close 15 minutes before the advertised start time. 

Each ticket price includes a £2 donation which is used to help to refurbish the building. 

Please contact Box Office to book if you are a wheelchair user.

Please contact Box Office to book if you are a wheelchair user as we can only accommodate 5 spaces in our stalls seating area downstairs

Messy Grief: Grief Gathering with Brendan Curtis

For Grief Awareness Week 2025, At The Library presents Messy Grief! A week of arts programming as part of Loved and Lost, a programme of work exploring grief, how we talk about it and how we live well with it.

This Grief Gathering is a welcoming space for everyone—whether you’ve experienced grief or not – to connect, share feelings and experiences around love & loss. It’s for people who have experienced grief, and for people who haven’t.

Monday 8th December

1pm – 3pm

Crosby Library

This gathering is an inclusive space, open to people of all ages, genders, backgrounds and beliefs. You’re invited to share your experiences and reflections around death and grief—but there’s no pressure to speak. Listening and being present is enough.

This Grief Gathering is hosted by artist Brendan Curtis and Debbie Chan, with support of librarian Emma Latham who has experiences of grief. Refreshments, including both hot & cold beverages and cake will be provided.

Please tell us your access or dietary requirements when booking, so we can make the day comfortable & welcoming for you.

We keep gatherings small, limited to 12 people maximum, so booking is essential.