Event type: Performance

Movema céilí with The Saltcutters

Get ready for a joyful, next-generation Céilí.

Movema dance company, in league with live-band The Saltcutters, lead an evening of dance and music born from their experiences as multiple-heritage artists, working with Irish traditional forms in Liverpool, made in response to the Festival’s theme, I am here.

In the spirit of the old meanings of ‘céilí’, ‘neighbour’, ‘visit’ or ‘gathering’, Movema and Saltcutters invite you to come together with your neighbours to celebrate our shared humanity through group dances that connect us to others and celebrate our similarities and our differences. Expect dances and tunes from Ireland, England, Scotland and beyond. Guests will also hear the surprising stories of how music and dance travel, adapt, change and upend what we think we know about identity.

No experience is needed. No partner is required. Everyone’s welcome to dance any role. The evening’s calling is gender-free, so instead of ‘ladies and gents’ you might hear terms like ‘larks and robins’ or ‘ones and twos’. Dance whichever part feels right for you. Ideal for ages 16 and above.

Ticket price includes a hearty Irish stew with vegan and gluten-free options and a bar will be operating serving refreshments.

If you have got any access needs or concerns or want to know more before you come, get in touch: info@movema.co.uk 

Obscured View

Geraldine Moloney Judge reprises her one woman show Obscured View, five years on from performing to a sell out crowd and standing ovation.

Now the Republic of Ireland are in the play offs, hoping to qualify for the next World Cup. It’s been 10 years since Ireland played in a competitive tournament and 24 years since that memorable World Cup in Japan/South Korea (2002). Geraldine is looking forward to reliving some of those memories in the hope it will spur the Republic to qualify for this year’s World Cup. Geraldine will also reflect on Liverpool’s 20th title win and pay homage to the sad passing of Diogo Jota.

A one-woman one-act play about how a love affair for football began when our narrator saw the Ireland qualify for their first World Cup (1990). Watch as the memories of travelling to see Ireland play their second World Cup final (1994) in the USA take shape, before witnessing Roy Keane’s ejection from World Cup 2002. Remember how the horrors of Hillsborough impacted the people of Dublin, as well as Liverpool, and consider how sexism and racism flag the parochial narrow-mindedness of some fans towards others. The finale is a whistle stop tour of Liverpool’s memorable night in Istanbul, whilst the play — as a whole — reflects the ties between Liverpool and Ireland via their shared love of football.

Written and performed by local writer, actor and Irish-Scouser Geraldine Moloney Judge.

Note to bookers: Once inside the venue there is single-level access throughout, with disabled access toilets. However, there are steps into the venue, which requires a set of ramps that can be requested. Please consider this access when making your booking.

Taking Flight in Kensington – free dance workshops and performances

After premiering at Africa Oye Festival, Movema will be delivering their show Taking Flight in Phythian Park on Saturday 26th September, from 11am to 4pm.

In the Taking Flight performance, Movema dance practitioners dress as four futuristic creatures whose bodies are part aircraft, part bird, part human. Symbolic and mythical birds from different cultures all share their stories of migration, flight and freedom: the Fung Huang (Phoenix) from Chinese culture, the Peacock from India, the Sankofa bird from Ghana and the Liver bird.

In the run up to the day, Movema will deliver family friendly dance session inspired by the show.

In this special sessions, Movema dance practitioners will bring the costumes for the performance and dance with children and families exploring the costumes and their story. You even have a chance to contribute to the story!

Sessions will take place on Thursday 17th and 24th September, 1pm-2pm, in Kensington Library. More sessions to be announced, follow Movema on socials for updates.

Don’t miss out on seeing the full show on Saturday 26th September in Phythian Park!

Performances and workshops are open to families and children of all ages and completely free, thanks to Culture Liverpool’s Creative Neighbourhoods programme: Home – A Celebration of Place.

Murder Mystery: Its beginning to look alot like… Murder

1958, Christmas in Hollywood and the stars are out in force on the red carpet – delivering a musical extravaganza as we begin the 5th Annual Variety Show – raising money for The L.A Children’s Hospital.

With icons such as Anna-May White and Richie Russo hosting the show, this is an event not to be missed. And if that wasn’t enough, none other than rat-pack sensation Leo Alberta is set to make an appearance, hot from a sell out tour and box-office busting movie run, he has Hollywood and the world in the palm of his hand.

But behind the glitz and glamour, a dark history lurks and its just waiting for it’s audience…

The evening may be about charity and good will to all, but there’s a stink about the place that smells like… MURDER!

An evening of live music and murder – grab onto your hats boys and gals – it’s gonna be a Killer of a party out there.

Ticket price includes a Pie & Mash.

 

Murder Mystery: Its beginning to look alot like… Murder Afternoon tea

1958, Christmas in Hollywood and the stars are out in force on the red carpet – delivering a musical extravaganza as we begin the 5th Annual Variety Show – raising money for The L.A Children’s Hospital.

With icons such as Anna-May White and Richie Russo hosting the show, this is an event not to be missed. And if that wasn’t enough, none other than rat-pack sensation Leo Alberta is set to make an appearance, hot from a sell out tour and box-office busting movie run, he has Hollywood and the world in the palm of his hand.

But behind the glitz and glamour, a dark history lurks and its just waiting for it’s audience…

The evening may be about charity and good will to all, but there’s a stink about the place that smells like… MURDER!

An evening of live music and murder – grab onto your hats boys and gals – it’s gonna be a Killer of a party out there.

Ticket price includes afternoon tea.

 

Murder Mystery: Halloween Special

GHOSTLY GOINGS ON: Halloween Special

There has been some unusual unexplainable activities at the Liverpool Theatre on Hope Street. It’s time to call in the experts!

Welcome to Ghostly Goings On! LIVE!

The online series that visits Britain’s most notorious paranormal hot spots, hoping to capture some apparition sightings.

Unfortunately, they haven’t caught any footage ….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 their critics wrong.

But for there to be a ghost… you’re going to need a dead body!

Show type and theme – comedy, spoof, zany, parody. References to documented supernatural sightings in the area.

Ticket price includes a Pie & Mash.

 

Murder Mystery: Reunion of Revenge Afternoon Tea

Your invite serves up a dose of hidden truth, destroyed history, revenge and desire for justice…

It’s 1962, and for the first time in over 30 years, the foreboding gates of the dilapidated, crumbling Rosewood Asylum will open once again. Not as a hospital; but as the eccentric home of a notable Artist, who is rumoured to have once been a patient at Rosewood. But with the unveiling of the Artists latest work and the renovations on a once notorious building – comes the unlocking of a mystery that has never been solved. And when someone is found dead, it is the job of a journalist come amateur detective and the rest of the carefully selected guests to seek out who has motive to kill and who wants the truth locked away and silenced for good.

Ticket price includes afternoon tea.

 

Murder Mystery: Halloween Special Afternoon Tea

GHOSTLY GOINGS ON: Halloween Special

There has been some unusual unexplainable activities at the Liverpool Theatre on Hope Street. It’s time to call in the experts!

Welcome to Ghostly Goings On! LIVE!

The online series that visits Britain’s most notorious paranormal hot spots, hoping to capture some apparition sightings.

Unfortunately, they haven’t caught any footage ….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 their critics wrong.

But for there to be a ghost… you’re going to need a dead body!

Show type and theme – comedy, spoof, zany, parody. References to documented supernatural sightings in the area.

Ticket price includes afternoon tea.

 

Ghosts & Spirits: Christmas Past, Present & Future

An evening of storytelling of A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, told by the Christmas spirits themselves. Join the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present & Future as they weave their way through Dickens classic Christmas tale. 

Your ticket includes the telling of this famous Christmas story, brought to life by our Ghosts, all served with three ghostly cocktails or mocktails* to match past, present and future. 

Can Scrooge see the light and save Tiny Tim’s Christmas? Will he change his humbug ways? Only the Ghosts themselves know and invite you to sip along!

*If you require mocktails in place of alcoholic cocktails, please contact boxoffice@everymanplayhouse.com immediately after booking and include your order number.

Broken Chair Improv Present: The Films That Never Were

Welcome to a completely unscripted movie show where the titles are real, but the stories are entirely made up. We take a mashup of your favourite film titles and use them as the sole inspiration to build a brand-new, never-before-seen blockbuster live on stage. No existing characters, no recycled plots – just pure, spontaneous storytelling sparked by a title. Grab your popcorn for a hilarious premiere where even the actors don’t know the plot!

Written, directed and performed (all at once) by – Jamie Cunliffe, Phil Davies, Portia Fahey, Angela Langley and Michael Leane.

Join Broken Chair and friends for a night of laughter, drama and who knows what else? We don’t!