After a run of sold out gigs up and down the UK, Hollie is back with her paperback tour as she chats and reads from her latest paperback Lobster and other things I’m learning to love, plus a selection of firm favourites from Slug and Nobody Told Me.
Here, she will be joined by Michael Pedersen for the Liverpool launch of his brand new debut novel Muckle Flugga. Expect strong language and adult content, gift-wrapped in gorgeously crafted poetry.
After a brief stint away and a few secret screenings, Mystery Theatre Club is back!
This time they’re upstairs at Metrocola in town!
In May we will be screening Ash & Money, a favourite during our residency at Kitty’s Launderette.
Ash and Money is the first film project by Theatre NO99. It is a full length making-of documentary that sheds light into how NO75 Unified Estonia came to be, interviews the people behind the project and also many political figures in office at the time and looks into how the process of creating possibly the biggest contemporary performing arts event in recent European history evolved in real time.
The NO99 Theater announced in March of 2010 that it would use all the tricks commonly used in politics and communications over the following two months to create a new successful and energetic super-party. The theater organized a party convention and staged it with the participation of 7000 people. The documentary film produced about the project and its influences is a study of the state of affairs in democracy, the media and grass-roots society in the Republic of Estonia.
BUT time did it’s work…
Situation changed and people changed.
Or did they?
Making a welcome return to WoWFEST, Dr John Cooper Clarke one of the most iconic poets of our time, whose seminal works, including Evidently Chickentown and (I Married a) Monster from Outer Space are as relevant and vibrant today as when they were first written.
If he hadn’t achieved enough already, the status of the ‘Godfather of Punk Poetry,’ is now writ large as Dr John Cooper Clarke became the first-ever poet to headline an arena here in the UK, with a sell-out performance at The Co-op arena in Manchester. You will not want miss this unique evening of conversation and performance that promises to be full of his trademark sardonic wit, biting satirical verse and hilarious ponderings on modern life.
His work bridges literature, music and performance, the self-confessed nosy parker is hot off the back of his arena tour and the paperback release of his best-selling poetry collection, WHAT.
It’s hard to be good all the time. A good mother, a good daughter, a good partner, a good friend, a good person. To be ambitious but not ruthless; a success but not a sell-out. A gentle parent but not a pushover. To be smashing life and make it look easy. The juggle. Suzi is exhausted and she hasn’t even started. This is a stand-up show and a support group!
★★★★”A fabulously funny show from a class act.”Evening Standard
The Juggle is a brand new tour from confessional multi-award winning comedian Suzi Ruffell.
Suzi has appeared on Live at the Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Last Leg and QI. Suzi co-hosts smash-hit podcasts Big Kick Energy with Maisie Adam and Like Minded Friends with Tom Allen, as well as having her own podcast, OUT with Suzi Ruffell. She even finds time to host on Virgin Radio. Suzi’s debut book, Am I Having Fun Now? is released in June 2025.
In celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist, and professional show-off Jenny Eclair comes to Liverpool Playhouse with a brand-new autobiographical show.
From drama school, (mostly drinking cider and eating sausage rolls), sleeping with men who looked like they lived under a carpet, punk poetry, anorexia, bedsit misery, waitressing and not really having a clue about anything, to being the first woman to win the Perrier Award, becoming a mother, author, grumpy old woman, podcaster and nana!
Still gigging to sell-out crowds forty years later, Jenny invites you to look back at what she can remember before she forgets everything. Warning, punk poetry, animal impressions and baritone nursery rhyme singing may feature.
Back with a bang, award-winning comedian Sam Avery returns with his electrifying new show, Thunderstorm!
In his trademark punchy style, Sam takes you on a whirlwind journey through the chaos of the modern world – from parenting disasters to culture wars, conspiracy theories to political morons.
With sharp wit and a stormy twist, he’s here to prove that the only way to weather modern life is through laughter!
Expect thunderous punchlines, lightning-fast jokes, and a night of belly laughs you won’t forget.
Tower Block Tales dives into the dark underbelly of a run down housing estate. It’s the everyday stories of the have nots who struggle to survive on the dark side of town …
May 24th 2025 at 7.30pm at our new premises, Studio Beyond, first floor 63 Wood St, Liverpool L1 4AL Doors open at 6.45pm
Trigger Warnings: Strong language, violence and sexual themes
Age Guidance: 16+
“Join Studio Beyond for an evening of monologues and sketches. No issues… Just a whole lot of laughs.”
May 3rd 2025 at 7.30pm at their new premises, Studio Beyond, first floor 63 Wood St, Liverpool L1 4AL Doors open at 7.00pm
Trigger Warnings: Excess laughter
Age Guidance: 12+/Parental Guidance
Making a welcome return to WoWFEST, Dr John Cooper Clarke one of the most iconic poets of our time, whose seminal works, including Evidently Chickentown and (I Married a) Monster from Outer Space are as relevant and vibrant today as when they were first written.
If he hadn’t achieved enough already, the status of the ‘Godfather of Punk Poetry,’ is now writ large as Dr John Cooper Clarke became the first-ever poet to headline an arena here in the UK, with a sell-out performance at The Co-op arena in Manchester. You will not want miss this unique evening of conversation and performance that promises to be full of his trademark sardonic wit, biting satirical verse and hilarious ponderings on modern life.
His work bridges literature, music and performance, the self-confessed nosy parker is hot off the back of his arena tour and the paperback release of his best-selling poetry collection, WHAT.
Any Other Business + two shorts. A feature play with two short plays in a night of drama, comedy and the unusual brought to you by 4th Wall Productions.
Any Other Business – A life – and a committee – in disarray. Will Gerard be able to reconcile looking after his sick mum with his role as treasurer, or will it all come tumbling down?
The Interview and Starting Out are two 10 minute shorts that will make you think and make you smile.
April 11th 2025 at 7.30pm at their new premises, Studio Beyond, first floor 63 Wood St, Liverpool L1 4AL Doors open at 6.45pm
Trigger Warnings: References and portrayals of dementia. Some swearing.
Age Guidance: 12+/Parental Guidance