Event type: Performance

Woman Hood

The humorous dance performance Woman Hood explores different female worlds in four parts.

It shows extraordinary and idiosyncratic female personalities who possess different types of power, who are “different” or simply step out of line.

With her new creation, contemporary dancer Ursula Graber continues her investigation into female worlds and feminism. What does it mean to be a woman today? How should a woman be? How does she want to be? Is vulnerability the new strength? What distinguishes a sisterhood, a supportive network of women?

Inspired by Sara Ahmed’s book “Feminist Living!”(2017), the performance in the microcosm stage starts the attempt to create a feminist foundation based on strong female figures in a society that is still dominated by patriarchy. A magical stage world, with contemporary dance, elaborate costumes and rousing music.

 

Spoken Word 15

Fabulous Poetry from Flu Jabs, Saint Vespaluus and their compere Louise Evans.

The night will be Spoken Word’s first venture into stand-up with the brilliant Claire Berry! The headliner is the amazing Anna Jane Houghton who’ll be bringing her beautiful, French-influenced dreampop to the Mansion House.

A brilliant night out – and free pizza!

A Thousand Feet Deep

Tickets are now available for A Thousand Feet Deep – a dramatic outdoor performance spectacular exploring the history and spirit of Knowsley.

On Friday 7, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 October Stadt Moers Park will be transformed to host this immersive experience that tells unique stories from the borough.

The 50-minute performance will take you on an atmospheric journey exploring Knowsley’s myths and folklore. Magical characters are calling from the quarrylands – the caverns, mines and secret tunnels where the traces of our ancestors’ labour and legends can still be found.

A unique narrative of the borough begins to unfold exploring Knowsley’s industries and tales of the people that powered them.

Book your tickets now.

Tickets are free but there is a £2 administration fee per ticket.

A Thousand Feet Deep is the latest event as part of Knowsley’s celebrations for its year as Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture.

BLIP!

BLIP! Is an immersive, artful cabaret spotlighting artists and performers from Asian backgrounds to celebrate and share our stories with everyone. It is a segment of the Asian experience in the UK through the lens of artists and performers.

As Liverpool has the oldest Chinese community in Europe, it is important to acknowledge the legacy of this by expressing our voices and sharing this with the rest of the city and beyond.

We are the children of British Imperialism and we are here to share our rich cultures and artistry.

Brown Girls Do It Too: Mama Told Me No...

Fierce, funny, and wonderfully frank, Poppy and Rubina have sex and they aren’t ashamed to talk about it.

Their critically acclaimed podcast Brown Girls Do It Too (‘Best Podcast of the Year’ British Podcast Awards 2020, Asian Media 2021), explores messy realities, fantasies, sexpectations and navigating life and relationships as British Asian women.

Two seasons in, they have amassed fans who love their honesty and openness (love a period sex sesh…anyone else?) and faced enormous backlash online for breaking the silence on sex in Asian communities.

Bringing their characteristic candour, quick wit and infectious personalities to the stage, Poppy and Rubina reflect on the seminal moments from their lives from first orgasms and loves, to racism and family politics. Expect songs, sketches, and some very graphic content!

This is a celebration of brown British women, genital warts and all.

Please note: This show contains language that could be deemed offensive, such as swearing and adult references.

Filla Crack’s Halloween Drag Cab...

This Hallows Eve, Filla Crack will be paying tribute to the queens of Halloween, with her very own version of The Sanderson Sisters: “The Sefton Sisters” a bunch of local scouse drag queens putting together a fabulous dragtastic show to help celebrate the spooky season.

Downstairs at The Everyman is a safe, fully accessible space for all to enjoy the art of gender-bending performance in a traditional cabaret style venue (Filla likes to call her “cove”). Safely tucked away with it’s own bar and food available on the night, it’s a perfect way to “Hallowscream.”

Put on your best outfit and join them for an evening of laughter, sparkle and witches as Filla and her gang bring the house down!!! It’s time to order your biodegradable glitter, WhatsApp the group and book now before it sells out.

A Lovely Word featuring Elle Dillon-Re...

A Lovely Word is Liverpool’s most eclectic poetry night, featuring two halves of open mic poets, and a headliner beginning the first half. Hosted by Alex Ferguson, this free event is a fun, relaxed and friendly evening of performance poetry.

Elle Dillon-Reams is a performer and spoken word artist, with two self written, sell out, spoken word shows under her belt.

Her debut poetry collection ‘Maladptive’ was published in January 2022 with Verve Poetry Publishers.

After winning the Imperial College Nature Slam, the Genesis Slam, and Hammer and Tongue Hackney Slam, Elle will be competing in the Hammer and Tongue National finals at The Royal Albert Hall later this year.

She has worked with the award winning Handlebards, Gecko, and recently performed as a dancer and cabaret artist at both Glastonbury and Latitude festival.

Her debut spoken word solo show ‘HoneyBEE’ won both the Three weeks Editors award for excellence and ‘Best Newcomer’ from the Scotsman.

K-Pop Celebration

Do you shine through the city with a little funk and soul?

Join the team at FACT to dance together and celebrate all things K-Pop!

They’ll show you how to perform a K-pop choreographed routine created by Anna Franco, David Hitchmough, members of the University of Liverpool’s K-pop Society, a group of young people from Liverpool and artist Yaloo.

A Most Wanted Man

Due to anticipated adverse weather conditions the venue for performances of Stephen Davismoon’s chamber opera A Most Wanted Man has had to be changed and is now taking place in The Capstone Theatre.

The performances are free admission. It is advised that people book ahead using this link, although it will be possible to attend on the night of the performance without needing to pre-book.

A collection will be taken on the evenings of the performances for ‘We Stand with Ukraine’.

Set in Hamburg in the aftermath of 9/11, Stephen Davismoon’s Chamber Opera A Most Wanted Man tells the tale of an innocent young man on the run from international security services wishing to prove his innocence, seek asylum and build a safe future, to heal others.

He seeks out an idealistic young lawyer to assist him in his search for the one man that can save him. It is a story of innocence in the face of overwhelming state power and where individual life destinies are altered forever.

The mysterious intrigue of the narrative, through a variety of digital technologies, will immerse the audience in ways seldom experienced before.

Russell Brand: 33

Russell Brand performing stand up on the strangeness of the last 18 months: what have we learned and not learned? And how do you ‘get back to normal’ if you’ve never been normal?

Doors: 5pm
Show time: 6pm
Age guideline: recommended ages 16+

This performance will be filmed. If you arrive after the 6pm start time, you may not be able to sit in your allocated seat due to continuity. Please leave plenty of time to arrive at the venue.