Event type: Performance

Chaos String Quartet: Wiener Blut

Chaos doesn’t have to mean mayhem – it can contain unbounded energy and limitless creative possibilities.

That’s certainly the case with these four young string players, who’ve made quite a stir since they were chosen as BBC New Generation Artists in 2023. Hear why today, as they dive headlong into two centuries of Viennese music for string quartet: a dizzying, dazzling whirl of lilting tunes, sumptuous waltzes and glinting modernist colours.

“No superlatives can do it justice. It simply has to be heard.” (Music Web International)

Supported by Rodewald Concert SocietyPromoted by Liverpool Philharmonic

James B Partridge – Primary School Bangers

Viral sensation and Britain’s favourite teacher James B Partridge is bringing his hit live show Primary School Bangers to Liverpool as part of his biggest ever UK tour.

What began as a few playful performances for his pupils has grown into a full-blown national phenomenon – from classroom singalongs to Glastonbury, BBC appearances and sell-out theatre shows across the country.

Join James for a joy-filled, tongue-in-cheek trip back to the songs, laughter and innocence of childhood. Expect massive singalongs, throwback mash-ups and plenty of heartfelt humour as James leads audiences through the unforgettable soundtrack of our school days – from He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands to Autumn Days and beyond.

Warm, funny and completely genuine, James has become the UK’s most beloved musical nostalgia act. Audiences leave beaming, singing, and feeling like they’ve shared something truly special.

Gather your mates, colleagues or family for a night of laughter, memories and pure nostalgic joy – the ultimate communal singalong for grown-ups who never quite grew up.

Blippi

Get ready to see the world more curiously, because Blippi is coming to your hometown in the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour!

Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi!

This brand-new show is packed with high-energy music and surprises, featuring fan-favorite songs like “The Excavator Song,” “Monster Truck,” “Dino Dance,” and “Curious Like Me.”  With Blippi’s signature mix of play, learning, and exploration, families can get curious together while singing, laughing, and dancing along during this unforgettable adventure full of fun and discovery. 

The Be Like Blippi Tour invites you to break out your orange Blippi glasses and ignite that spark of curiosity that lives inside every single one of us and share in an unforgettable experience that encourages kids to… Be Like Blippi!

For the Be Like Blippi Tour, the characters Blippi and Meekah will be played by professional stage performers selected specifically for the tour.

Bluey’s Big Play

Bring the whole family to M&S Bank Arena for Bluey’s Big Play, the official theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series. Packed with music, laughter, and brilliant puppetry, this show is an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike.

Why Parents Love It:

⭐ Perfect for little ones: recommended for ages 2+

⭐ Runs around 50 minutes with no interval – easy to fit into your day

⭐Engaging puppets, original songs, and stories inspired by imaginative play

⭐Designed for family enjoyment – adults will laugh just as much as the kids

André Rieu

The world’s most beloved violinist and conductor, André Rieu, is bringing his spellbinding live show to M&S Bank Arena Liverpool on Saturday 12 September 2026.

Known globally as the “King of Waltz”, André Rieu will take the stage with his Johann Strauss Orchestra, promising an unforgettable evening of musical magic, laughter, romance, and joy. His Liverpool performance will be a highlight of a tour that includes some of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic venues.

Audiences can expect a spectacular concert filled with classical favourites, musical surprises, and, of course, the waltzes that have made Rieu a household name. From stunning costumes to dazzling stage production, every detail of the show is designed to captivate and inspire.

With over 40 million albums sold worldwide and more than 700,000 concertgoers each year, André Rieu is one of the most successful live performers of our time. His UK presence is nothing short of phenomenal, with 13 Top Ten albums and cinema concert films that have consistently smashed box office records.

The Mark Drama

No props. No costumes. Just people telling a story that has shaped cultures and conversations for centuries.

A simple, powerful live performance that brings history’s most influential story to life.

The Mark Drama invites you to explore big themes – justice, compassion, power, sacrifice, and hope – through an unforgettable shared experience. It is a theatre-in-the-round performance, and in just 90 minutes, you will see every event and hear nearly every word spoken by Jesus as recorded in the book of Mark in the Bible.

Whether you’re familiar with the story or hearing it for the first time, come along and join the conversation.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live

Get ready, Liverpool! The smash-hit Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow-N-Fire tour is returning to M&S Bank Arena on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April 2026, bringing bigger thrills, hotter stunts, and the world debut of brand-new truck Rhinomite.

Fresh from winning Pollstar’s Family Show of the Year 2025, Glow-N-Fire is set to light up the arena with incredible monster truck action, jaw-dropping stunts, and family fun for all ages. Fans can look forward to seeing their favourites including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Skelesaurus™, alongside FMX riders performing gravity-defying tricks – including the all-new No-Handed Front Flip.

The Wiggles

Families are invited to experience the magic of The Wiggles live in The Wiggles Tree of Wisdom Spectacular, their biggest and brightest show yet. This high-energy, all-ages concert promises a joyful celebration packed with surprises, sing-along moments and plenty of dancing from start to finish ?✨

Audiences can enjoy beloved classics including Rock-A-Bye Your Bear, Fruit Salad Yummy Yummy and Hot Potato, alongside newer favourites such as Big Red Ute and Bin Night. Whether it’s a first Wiggles concert or a family tradition, this colourful live experience is designed to create lasting memories for fans of all ages.

Whistle Down the Wind

SONG present the extraordinary and uplifting tale of Whistle Down the Wind.

Prepare to be swept away by this powerful and moving musical originally created by legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Jim Steinman.

Inspired by the beloved novel by Mary Hayley Bell, Whistle Down the Wind explores trust, redemption and the enduring power of hope. After discovering a mysterious stranger hiding in their barn, a group of local children fiercely protect him – unaware of the danger hidden behind their innocent faith.

With a soaring score, heartfelt storytelling, and moments of tender drama, SONG are thrilled to bring this compelling production to stage.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with The Really Useful Group.

Age guidance 11+ with parental discretion.

Haunted Book Club at Norton Priory

 

 

A Book Club you don’t have to do the reading for.

We will read something unsettling to you…

For enjoyers of eerie tales, curious to know more about the stories that make their skin crawl.

Join ‘Norton’s Narrator’, Gav Cross and author John Reppion as they delve into the stories behind some of your favourite spine-tingling tales.

Whether you’re a seasoned ghost story expert or a newcomer to the realm of creepy fiction, Haunted Book Club welcomes all new members with open (and possibly skeletal) arms.

Joining the Phantoms at Norton Priory we will be bringing ‘The Curfew’ by Lucy M. Boston.

This haunted story of open graves and lost bell towers, is widely considered to be inspired by Norton Priory.

Lucy M. Boston, perhaps best known for her ‘Green Knowe’ series of children’s books, lived on the estate before the final demolition of the house.

Whatever you do. Don’t ring the bell on the way out…

Join in the conversation or sit quietly in the dark. Whatever you choose.

Keep glancing over your shoulder…

 

John Reppion is a writer, born in Liverpool. Since 2003 he has co-written comics in partnership with his wife, Leah Moore, as Moore & Reppion. John’s solo-scripted comics work has also appeared in 2000 AD, Judge Dredd Megazine, and Heavy Metal Magazine. He has written books and articles on Weird History, Folklore, Superstition, and Magic for the likes of The History Press, Fortean Times, Daily Grail Online, and Hellebore Zine. John’s Horror and Weird Fiction has appeared in anthologies from the likes of Titan Publishing, PS Publishing, Swan River Press, and Sarob Press.

 

Gav Cross is a storyteller and performer. He creates weird and scary shows for grown ups and families. ‘The War of the Worlds – An Abridged & Performed Reading’, he brings humour, heart, and a touch of chaos to venues, festivals, and theatres across the UK. Currently ’Norton’s Narrator’ for Norton Priory, bringing terror and shouting to the good people of the area.

 

Haunted Book Club is an online bi-weekly free Substack gathering.

https://linktr.ee/haunted_bookclub 

12+ Suggested. 90 mins plus an interval.