Join Andrew Schofield, Catherine Rice & Rob Jarvis, with guests Neve Francis & Adam Keast, downstairs at the Liverpool Everyman Theatre for a unique live Playdio experience as all three episodes of The Curious Case of Springheeled Jack are brought together for the very first time.
Be part of a live podcast recording, being recorded by Katy & Matt O’Regan, as our intrepid detectives Sherlock Holmes, Charlemagne Bargene and Carmel Airds, follow the twists, turns and tantalising clues in their hunt for Liverpool’s most mysterious villain. Along the way you’ll encounter a host of unforgettable characters in a thrilling mix of mystery, mayhem, mirth and Playdio chaos. With sound effects and music wizardry by Dr Alan Watson, and for these performances, in the capable hands of Mike Moran.
Whether you’re discovering the story for the first time or returning to relive the adventure, this is your chance to experience the complete tale in one unforgettable event.
Don’t miss this hilarious, fast-paced live theatrical podcast event from the Crowdbreath team. The game is afoot!
Event type: Performance
A Season of Song – Summer at Sudley House
Keep cool in Sudley House’s gorgeous galleries and enjoy performances from local groups and artists through the summer season.
11am – Singing Our Socks Off
“Singing our Socks off is a fun, friendly, vibrant choir. Our members enjoy singing many genres of songs from contemporary pop to musicals, war songs Christmas songs and songs from around the world.But we are more than just a choir, entering our 20th year in 2026 we will be celebrating the friendships, many experiences of singing in fabulous venues across the region and the fun we have enjoyed. We always encourage and welcome new members”
2pm – Pastorale Ladies’ choir
“We are Pastorale, a ladies choir from West Derby in Liverpool. We sing a mix of music genres. We sing a lot to raise funds for charity and enjoy giving to the community by way of singing in residential homes.”
Homotopia 2026
Homotopia Festival 2026 is back: We Come Together
This autumn, the UK’s longest-running LGBTQIA+ arts and culture festival returns to Liverpool with a new theme and a simple invitation: We Come Together.
We come together to gather around a stage. To fill the dancefloor. To join a workshop. To sing with others. To discover a new artist. To celebrate Queer brilliance. To remember our histories and imagine new futures together.
Across October and November, Homotopia Festival 2026: We Come Together will bring artists, audiences and communities together across Liverpool for a celebration of Queer creativity in all its forms. Expect bold performance, visual art, film, music, comedy, club culture, workshops, conversation and plenty of collective joy.
What’s on at Unity?
NATURAL BEHAVIOUR
Saturday 7th November | 7:30pm
Dance theatre company Thick & Tight presents their award-winning show Natural Behaviour, a collection of performed portraits of human and non-human life forms.
RAISING THE WRECK: REVISITED
Thursday 12th November | 7:30pm
Forty years after its groundbreaking premiere an iconic piece of British queer theatre returns for a new generation. For centuries four women pirates have been lying on a wreck at the bottom of the sea.
Fag Packet: DYKE Systems Ltd
Thursday 19th November | 7:30pm
An anarchic cocktail of comedy and physical theatre and a sharp, subversive takedown of pyramid schemes, ruthless heteronormativity and corporate feminism.
Homotopia x Unity Scratch Night
Wednesday 25th November | 7:30pm
Come and join us for a fantastic night of new queer work from local artists at Unity!
Kim Blythe: Puzzle
Saturday 21st November | 7:30PM
Kim Blythe is back with her brand new show Puzzle.
Minimum Rage Presents, The Shape of Stories – The Bridewell 28/8/26
Minimum Rage Collective presents The Shape of Stories, an eclectic, multidisciplinary offering from the people that make up the Bluecoat Arts Centre’s front of house team, along with some cherished friends.
Designed to be inclusive and collaborative, the exhibition embraces Jerry Saltz’s invitation to “Be a vampire, form a coven,” encouraging artists to find strength, support and inspiration within their creative communities.
Minimum Rage started out as a zine created by artists working in creative-adjacent hospitality, motivating one another to make new work. This show is born of a shared desire to honour our perspectives, reclaiming and showcasing a sense of three dimensionality that can often get lost while we perform our professional roles. We’re excited to have our work speak for us on the walls, plinths and screens of one of Liverpool’s most beloved and accessible galleries, the Bridewell.
Featuring a dazzling array of work in mediums as diverse as its participants, The Shape of Stories seeks to transcend the constraints, expectations and formalities of today’s art world. While the idea had been discussed for some time, this event will mark the first time it has been brought to life.
A private view will be held at the Bridewell on Prescot Street on Friday 28th August, 6-9pm and the gallery will be open to the public between (time) and (time) until Tuesday 1st September.
Step into the age of Minimum Rage
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Private View: Friday 28 August
Venue: The Bridewell, Prescot Street, Liverpool
Public Exhibition: 11am– 5pm, Saturday 30 August through Tuesday 1 September
Artists:
Emily Armstrong, Joanna Battersby, Maryam Bazmanesh, Bryan Biggs, Roxane Bigot, Charlie Ann Buxton, Millie Caddick, Barry Charlton, Jake Critchley, Oleta Omar La Cruz, Eva Donald, C James Fagan, Ed Garreia, Jordan Hau, Ellie Hoskins, Danny John, Brooklyn Jorgenson, Gareth Kemp, Iqra Khan, Rory Larbalestier, Adrianna Malegowska, Halyna Maystrenko-Grant, Ivy McIntyre, Roisin Mee, Gareth Nuttall, Etain O’Donovan, Mariana Pires, Barbara Richardson, Katie Roberts, Alfie (Blue Room), Marzieh Sahel, Evelyn Coogan Thomas, Jed Timms, Christine Turner, Jo Wilson, Anthony Wong, Ami Zanders in collaboration with Kristy Warren and Esmeralda Zanders, Bishop Zanders
Milap & Asian Arts Agency presents Roopa Panesar and Kousic Sen
One of the finest sitar players to emerge from the UK, Roopa Panesar returns to Liverpool for an evening of breathtaking virtuosity.
Known for her incredible emotional depth and staggering dexterity, Roopa’s music is a soulful journey that spans traditional Indian classical ragas to contemporary collaborations.
For this special performance, Roopa is joined by the world-renowned tabla maestro, Kousic Sen. Their musical partnership is a long-standing one; in 2011, Milap produced Roopa’s debut album, Khoj, which featured Kousic’s masterly accompaniment—an early milestone in a collaborative relationship that continues to flourish on stages worldwide.
Roopa Panesar (Sitar) A disciple of Ustad Dharambir Singh MBE, Roopa Panesar has captivated audiences at major global venues, from London’s Barbican and Darbar Festival to New York City’s APAP. Her recent critically acclaimed album ATMA (The Soul), recorded at Real World Studios, reflects a profound sense of calmness and exhilaration, solidifying her reputation as a leading light of the British Asian diaspora. Roopa’s ability to embrace Indian classical music alongside jazz and western classical influences leaves audiences captivated and peers filled with respect.
Kousic Sen (Tabla) Milap’s Artist in Residence, Kousic Sen is a tabla player of immense energy and rhythmic mastery. A highly respected senior artist, Kousic is one of the most sought-after accompanists in the world, having performed at the world’s most prestigious venues alongside the legendary masters of Indian classical music.
Promoted by Milap in association with the Asian Arts Agency
“One of the most important musicians to have emerged in the British Asian diaspora… a profound sense of calmness laced with an inexplicable exhilaration.” – Songlines
Flamy Grant Live in Concert at Liverpool Parish Church
Call her a drag queen, call her a musician, call her an entertainer – but trust us: you will call her. No matter what the category, Flamy Grant sets stages ablaze with blistering vocals, bold looks, brilliant songwriting, and brave storytellingLiverpool Parish Church and Open Table Liverpool are excited to welcome Flamy Grant, the award-winning singer-songwriter and trailblazing drag artist from Asheville, North Carolina, for this special one-night concert. Flamy made drag history in 2023 when her debut album Bible Belt Baby reached #1 on the iTunes Christian music charts, earning her headlines in Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Billboard, People, and more. Too big for just one genre Flamy’s music explores themes of hope, faith, belonging and more.Beautifully blending her Appalachian roots with drag artistry and musical excellence, Flamy has stormed stages from Los Angeles to London, from New York to the Netherlands, racking up more than 1.5 million streams on digital music platforms. This powerhouse vocalist, intrepid songwriter, and shame-slaying drag queen serves up a therapeutic, theatrical experience that is fearless, flamboyant, and full of heart.‘Her vocals soar… A mix of Wynona Judd smokiness and Dolly Parton realness. Her lyrics sparkle as brightly as her rhinestone jumpsuit.’–Andy Kaufman, Music Connection MagazineBOOK NOW and experience the music, sparkle and joy of Flamy Grant live at Liverpool Parish Church.Meet Flamy Grant Listen to Flamy on SpotifyVenue accessibilityLiverpool Parish Church is fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets.About the hostsLiverpool Parish Church and Open Table Liverpool are proud to present this special event.Liverpool Parish Church is the historic parish church of the city, a welcoming presence at the heart of Liverpool committed to hospitality, inclusion and serving the wider community. livpc.co.ukOpen Table Liverpool is part of a national network of Christian communities which genuinely welcome, affirm, include and empower LGBTQIA people + our families, friends & anyone who wants to belong in an accepting, loving community: opentable.lgbt Together, we look forward to hosting an evening that celebrates music, creativity, community and connection.
Milap presents NIDA by Sonia Sabri Dance Company
“It was emotional, warm, honest and incredibly beautiful. In a world that is full of things that we don’t know what’s real anymore, this was like pure gold.”~Audience Member
NIDA is an invitation to step away from the stresses and challenges of everyday life and to be welcomed into a world where beautiful and uplifting Kathak dance and soulful Indian music meet by the intimacy of candlelight. This brand-new work is a guiding hand for those who have lost their way, illuminating the path and awakening inspiration.
Feel worries and uncertainties melt away as you are drawn to the intricate rhythms and melodies woven by dancer and musician as they perform. Featuring live music from the rare and hypnotic Santoor, this feel-good show is a treat for the senses and beautifully demonstrates the connection between music and dance.
Be taken on an emotional journey through wordless storytelling, beatboxing, mime and percussive dance with upbeat audience interaction. Join our world-class artists for a nourishing, affirming and enriching experience that will stay with you.
Artists
- Sonia Sabri MBE – Artistic Director, Choreographer and Kathak Dance Artist.
- Sarvar Sabri – Musical Director, Composer and Tabla Maestro.
- Gulfam Sabri – Vocals, Santoor and Harmonium.
- Pulkit Sharma – Duff and Chendra drums
Dare to Dream: A Journey to Health Utopia
Dare to Dream is an interactive piece of theatre exploring health equity. It has been created with the voices of communities at its centre, and represents these through song, stories, poetry and performance. Come and find out how people in Liverpool, Sefton, and Knowsley think about health, and how they imagine better outcomes for everyone. All venues are wheelchair accessible. The performance will include integrated audio description and BSL interpretation.
Tickets are free but advance booking is encouraged.
https://actionnetwork.org/events/dare-to-dream-a-journey-to-health-utopia/
Dare to Dream: A Journey to Health Utopia
Dare to Dream is an interactive piece of theatre exploring health equity. It has been created with the voices of communities at its centre, and represents these through song, stories, poetry and performance. Come and find out how people in Liverpool, Sefton, and Knowsley think about health, and how they imagine better outcomes for everyone.
All venues are wheelchair accessible. Performances include integrated audio description and BSL interpretation.
Tickets are free but advance booking is encouraged.
https://actionnetwork.org/events/dare-to-dream-a-journey-to-health-utopia-3/
Dare to Dream: A Journey to Health Utopia
Dare to Dream is an interactive piece of theatre exploring health equity. It has been created with the voices of communities at its centre, and represents these through song, stories, poetry and performance. Come and find out how people in Liverpool, Sefton, and Knowsley think about health, and how they imagine better outcomes for everyone.
All venues are wheelchair accessible. The performance will include integrated audio description and BSL interpretation.
Tickets are free but advance booking is encouraged.
https://actionnetwork.org/events/dare-to-dream-a-journey-to-health-utopia-2/