Event type: Performance

Ryosuke Kiyasu (snare drum performance)

WYRM in association with QUARRY is pleased to present a performance from legendary Japanese snare drum artist RYOSUKE KIYASU. This performance will take place at Metal, located at Edge Hill Station, Liverpool.

Ryosuke Kiyasu has been active as a snare drum soloist since 2003 and is also known as a drummer in “SETE STAR SEPT”, “Kiyasu Orchestra”, Mr. Keiji Haino’s band “Fushitsusha”. He is also known as a founding member of The Endless Blockade in Canada.

His solo performances have been featured on BBC News (UK national broadcaster) and VICE Magazine, His performance in Berlin in 2018 was a big hit on social media with over 23 million views.

In 2022-2023, the world’s largest classical percussion festival “Überschlag Festival”, “Dr. Martens Fest 23”, “Outsider Art Festival” in Finland, and “Alternativa Festival” in the Czech Republic. He continues to travel around the world and perform in various places.

In 2023, at the Edinburgh Art Festival in England, a short movie of his snare drum performance by a British director was shown as an exhibition and became a topic of conversation.

He also released a collaborative work with the Swedish apparel brand “Our Legacy”. He has released more than 200 albums, both solo and with his band.

The Sound of Julie Andrews

 

Featuring songs including: ‘I Could Have Danced All Night’, ‘Feed the Birds’, ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain’, ‘Wouldn’t It Be Loverly’, ‘Do-Re-Mi’, ‘Let’s Go Fly A Kite’ and more!

Performers:

Richard Balcombe conductor

Graham Bickley, Katie Birtill and Kelly Mathieson vocalists

Julie Andrews’ career has spanned eight decades on the stage and screen, and along the way she’s starred in some of the world’s favourite films and musicals, created some of cinema’s most iconic characters, and earned an enviable collection of Hollywood’s greatest awards. Now, as this practically perfect national treasure celebrates her 90th birthday, the Orchestra and acclaimed vocalists bring you a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious evening of beloved songs from Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady and more.

 

Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition

 

Programme:

Butterworth A Shropshire Lad

Mark Simpson Hold Your Heart in Your Teeth, Concerto for viola and orchestra (UK premiere)

Graham Fitkin Metal

Debussy (arr. Wood) La cathédrale engloutie

Mussorgsky (arr. Wood) Pictures at an Exhibition

Performers:

Andrew Manze conductor

Timothy Ridout viola

Mists swirl over the Welsh borders, a drowned cathedral rises glistening from the deep, and in fairytale Russia, we hear sounds of immortal triumph. That’s just part of the journey that Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Manze has in store for us tonight – including a spectacular, rarely-heard version of Pictures at an Exhibition by the renowned Sir Henry Wood, featuring every one of the Orchestra’s famous collection of church bells. Liverpool composer and Artist in Residence Mark Simpson has some new stories of his own in a Merseyside debut for viola virtuoso Timothy Ridout and a UK premiere for the piece.

There will be a post-concert Question Time that starts 15 minutes after the concert ends (in the Music Room) with conductor Andrew Manze and viola player Timothy Ridout.

 

Emerging Musicians Fellowship Chamber Concert

 

Our 2024-25 Fellowship Musicians, Daniel Lewis (violin), Emily Ambrose (bassoon), Emily Douglas (French horn) and Imogen Timmins (trumpet) take to the Music Room stage with members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for a short chamber performance marking the end of their year-long Fellowship with us.

This pre-concert performance will last for approximately 45 minutes and will be followed by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition concert in Liverpool Philharmonic Hall at 7.30pm.

To find out more about the Emerging Musicians Fellowship, please visit Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Emerging Musicians Fellowship

 

Please note that this event is free, but tickets must be booked in advance.

 

 

 

Kelsey Thomas Song Recital

 

Programme:

Debussy Songs: Mandoline; Les Cloches; Beau Soir; Fantoches

Poulenc Les chemins de l’amour

Wolf Nein, junger Herr; Mein Liebster ist so klein; Man sagt mir, deine Mutter woll’ es nicht; Mein Liebster hat zu Tische mich geladen; Schweig’ einmal still; Ich hab’ in Penna einen Liebsten wohnen

Rachmaninov Songs Op.8: The Waterlily; Child you are as beautiful as a flower; Brooding; The soldier’s wife; A dream; A prayer

Rachmaninov Romances for piano Op.21 No.7 & No.9

Rossini Two songs from La Regata Veneziana

Massenet Adieu, notre petite table

Performers:

Kelsey Thomas soprano

Edward Lloyd piano

Soprano Kelsey Thomas makes her Liverpool Philharmonic debut with a concert featuring sumptuous songs by Hugo Wolf and French works by Debussy and Poulenc, through to ravishing Russian and Italian songs to spice up your lunchtime. Originally from Liverpool, Kelsey studied at the Royal Northern College of Music and returns home to open our 2025/26 Lunchtime series.

 

 

 

Season Opening Concert: Dream Team

 

Programme:

Amadeo Roldán La Rebambaramba

Jennifer Higdon blue cathedral*

Arturo Márquez Trumpet Concerto

Dvořák Symphony No.9, ‘From the New World’

 

Performers:

Domingo Hindoyan conductor

Pacho Flores trumpet

Percussionists from Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company and In Harmony Liverpool*

New season, new worlds! We’ve always loved Dvořák’s New World symphony, and if you enjoy great tunes, stirring emotions, and the glorious sound of a full orchestra playing its heart out, we’re sure that you’ll love it too. And that’s not even the half of it – the Dream Team reunite as our great friend and trumpet player extraordinaire Pacho Flores joins Domingo Hindoyan and the Orchestra for a multi-coloured celebration of the Americas in all their diversity and wonder.

 

 

Ravel La Valse

 

Programme:

Copland El Salón México

Britten Violin Concerto

Carlos Simon Four Black American Dances

Ravel Pavane pour une infante défunte, and La Valse

Performers:

Alpesh Chauhan conductor

Simone Lamsma violin

When Aaron Copland hit the town in Mexico City, he didn’t hold back, and tonight Alpesh Chauhan takes us on a wild, whirling ride through the highs and lows of the 20th century. Maurice Ravel waltzes on the brink, and Carlos Simon brings more dances to the party with his Four Black American Dances: Ring Shout!, Waltz, Tap and Holt Dance. We also welcome back previous Artist in Residence Simone Lamsma to play Britten’s gripping Violin Concerto: a work that weaves dark visions on the eve of the Second World War.

 

Young Frankenstein

From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!

Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.

Every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers, Young Frankenstein has all the of panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added. It will surely be the perfect opportunity for a production company to showcase an array of talents. With such memorable tunes as “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” by Irving Berlin Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven, monstrously good entertainment.

Directed and choreographed by international award-winning director and choreographer Nick Winston, known for Bonnie & Clyde (Garrick Theatre, WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Musical), MAME and Burlesque.

Presented by Hope Mill Theatre for their 10th Anniversary.
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Romeo and Juliet

Following last summer’s sold-out ‘Macbeth’, this hard-hitting Romeo & Juliet adaptation from multi award winning ‘A Place For Us Theatre’ delivers a story which resonates across the ages.

Set in the striking Performance Garden at Shakespeare North, passion, violence and urgency explode in a bold high energy production, capturing the intensity of youthful passion and the devastating consequences of division.

With dynamic staging, visceral performances, heart stopping drama and immersive staging this performance creates an unforgettable charged theatrical experience. Experience this classic, accessible retelling of infatuation, conflict and fate…immediate and strikingly relevant…all under the open sky.

‘…The torment is real, the hideous crimes authentic, the anguish and grief tangible – each scene, each actor, each movement, played with passion and credence. It was superb… (***** Northwest End Review – Macbeth 2024)

IT’S THE ECONOMY, STUPID!

 

Based on a true story of a family caught up in the 90s recession, It’s the Economy, Stupid!by Joe Sellman-Leava with Dylan Howells developed with and directed by Katharina Reinthaller

Date: 6 August 2025Time: 7pmLocation: Arts In Library , Chester Lane Library, Four Acre Lane, WA9 4DETickets: £5-£8

‘Smart, sharp writing…deftly blends the personal with the political’

★★★★ Natasha Tripney, The Stage

WINNER OF BEST ACTOR & BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

DarkChat Edinburgh Awards 2024

EDINBURGH 2024: BEST THEATRE SHOWS TO SEE

Lyn Gardner, The Stage

Based on a true story of a family caught up in the 90s recession, It’s the Economy, Stupid! reveals the heart, humour and humanity behind economics.

Using paper bags, an old board game and a pinch of magic, Joe Sellman-Leava and Dylan Howells calculate how their lives were shaped by the economies they grew up in, uncover how economics wins elections, and ask why the force that dominates people’s lives is so bloody complicated!

‘THIS SHOW ACHIEVES THE IMPOSSIBLE’

★★★★ Playbill

It’s the Economy, Stupid! has been praised for making economics accessible and entertaining, while connecting a deeply personal story to the financial realities we all face today: including the housing and cost of living crises. Taking its title from James Carville (who successfully framed the 1992 American Presidential election around the recession), It’s the Economy, Stupid! combines slick staging, innovative projection-mapping and magical storytelling, to reveal the true cost of low financial literacy in money-dominated world.

Developed with and directed by internationally acclaimed Katharina Reinthaller, and produced by Worklight Theatre, It’s the Economy, Stupid! is a bold new play from the Fringe First winning creators of Labels and Fanboy.

Last year it premiered with a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe, before embarking on a national tour, which continues in 2025, before a transferring to London’s Soho Theatre. Tickets go fast for this one so be sure to book soon!

 

Reviews

 

‘IT MIGHT JUST BE WHAT WE NEED RIGHT NOW…’

The Times

‘AN EFFECTIVE DOUBLE ACT…BOTH BRING INTELLIGENCE AND CHARISMA’

Arifa Akbar, The Guardian

‘very funny, poignant, expertly delivered…catch it while you can!’

★★★★ Broadway Baby

‘THIS SHOW ACHIEVES THE IMPOSSIBLE’★★★★ Playbill

‘BRILLIANT AND PASSIONATE’

★★★★★ City Girl Network

‘EXTRAORDINARY’

★★★★★ Adventures In Theatreland

‘PERSONAL, POLISHED AND PROVOCATIVE’

★★★★ The Scotsman on LABELS

‘BRIMMING WITH ENERGY’

★★★★ The Stage on MONSTER

‘A FASCINATING PIECE…FULL OF SURPRISES’★★★★★ Broadway Baby on FANBOY