Event type: Performance

Craig Revel Horwood: Revelations – Songs Boys Don’t Sing

Craig Revel Horwood is a national treasure. The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing is the master of the Glitter Ball.

After starting as a dancer, he worked on the nation’s biggest musicals and became a choreographer, director, and best-selling author. Craig’s also a remarkable singer, and following the release of his debut solo album, Revelations, he’s on the road with an evening of music, dance, drama, and song. Expect a Fab-U-Lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour – and, yes, there’ll be tales from the Strictly Come Dancing set. 

Meet & Greet: £85 – Best seats, goody bag, pre-show meet & greet with photo and autograph  

VIP Tickets: £50 – Next best seats and goody bag 

Messiah

Handel Messiah

Laurence Cummings conductorFflur Wyn sopranoReginald Mobley countertenorNick Pritchard tenorGeorge Humphreys baritoneRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic ChoirMatthew Hamilton Director of Choirs and Singing

Hallelujah! Handel’s Messiah isn’t just an oratorio, it’s a national treasure. From Ev’ry Valley to For Unto Us a Child is Born, and of course the Hallelujah chorus, everybody already knows some of the tunes, but to hear the whole thing performed live is pretty much as good as music gets. Baroque music expert Laurence Cummings and the full Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir storm the heavens tonight. For many, it’s an annual tradition. Why not make it yours?

New Year’s Eve: Boogie Wonderland

Alfonso Casado Trigo conductorGloria Onitiri, Nick Shirm and Ako Mitchell soloistsAmy Lawson BSL Interpreter   

2026 might be just around the corner, but tonight we’re heading back to the 70s and straight to the disco… It’s New Year’s Eve – the greatest of all Boogie Nights – so get dressed up in your finest disco attire and join the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and sensational vocalists including Gloria Onitiri for dancefloor fillers such as ‘I Will Survive’, ‘YMCA’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Blame It on the Boogie’, ‘It’s Raining Men’ and more! And the sparkliest of occasions calls for the sparkliest of drinks, so all tickets include a glass of fizz delivered to your seat.

Mark Simpson Wind Ensemble

 

Gary Carpenter Pantomime for 13 winds, Simon Holt Amistad No.2 for basset clarinet and bassoon, Mark Simpson Geysir, Mozart Gran Partita

Mark Simpson clarinet/director, Wind soloists of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Iceland’s volcanic Geysir is a force of nature – an unstoppable blast of supercharged energy. You could say the same for composer and clarinettist Mark Simpson, and today our Artist in Residence leads his own all-star wind ensemble in a programme that begins with that elemental explosion, and ends with the single greatest piece ever written for 13 wind players. Merseyside composer Gary Carpenter adds his own fantastic homage to Mozart’s masterpiece.

 

Varna International Ballet – The Nutcracker

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath.

When midnight strikes, we are swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse-king and his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins…

Founded in 1947, the critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet returns to the UK following a breathtaking debut tour. Renowned for its award-winning soloists and magnificent corps de ballet, the company has been delighting audiences for decades at home and abroad with its performances of the highest quality.

Varna International Ballet – Swan Lake

From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.

From Odile, the temptress in black tulle as she seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision to the spellbound purity of the swan queen, Odette as she flutters with emotional intensity, the dual role of Odette/Odile is one of ballet’s most unmissable technical challenges.

For The Love

LIMF Academy presents FOR THE LOVE – a one-night-only gathering where creativity meets communion and collaboration becomes performance.

For this singular evening, five pairs of LIMF Academy alumni unite, blending their voices, visions, and energies to unveil five never-before-seen works created for the love of the craft.

Featuring powerful collaborations between:

• KOJ & Astles• Tee & Michael Aldag• Ni Maxine & Immi Dash• Tonia & two blinks, i love you• Amber Jay & Bethane

BOST Musicals Present: Follies

 

Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s enduring musical is a glorious tribute to the golden-age of American Vaudeville.

On the eve of the demolition of the Weissman Theatre, its former showgirls and stars gather in its decaying auditorium for one last reunion. Older, wiser and with experiences beyond the glamour of the stage, memories are shared, old numbers are performed and lives become entwined once more as old flames reunite and reignite.

Where would the road you didn’t take have led?

Featuring iconic musical theatre anthems… Broadway Baby, Losing My Mind, I’m Still Here, In Buddy’s Eyes, Too Many Mornings.

First performed on Broadway in 1971, winning the Tony Award for Best Score, and most recently revived to critical acclaim at the National Theatre, this legendary musical has been performed across the world with stars such as Imelda Staunton, Diana Rigg, Elaine Paige, Mandy Patinkin, George Hearn, Carol Burnett, Elaine Stritch, Eartha Kitt, Bernadette Peters, Tracie Bennett, and more…

BOST Musicals is one of the city region’s most respected amateur companies. This production is their first in a new 5-year residency hosted at the Playhouse.

 

The Take That Experience

 

As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That Experience  mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised Take That tribute act.

With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’.

This incredible show features hit after hit from Take That’s career spanning three decades – from classic 90s hits through to their most recent triumphs. Songs include Pray, Relight My Fire, Patience,  Shine, These Days, Rule The World and many more.

The show also features the one and only “Robbie Williams” who brings alive songs such as ‘Angels’, ‘Rock DJ’ and ‘Candy’ to an already explosive show!

This show is a must for any Take That fan as the boys don’t just give you a night you’ll Never  Forget… they give you The Take That Experience!

 

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