Event type: Performance

Get Ready with Me (A Clown Show)

Join everyone’s favourite jolly-anxious clown Lauren Silver as Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre live-stream her preparations for re-entering the social sphere. An interactive, incredibly positive, and utterly stupid show.

The event is shown online, 22 May, 7pm. You can book tickets here.

Coming to you live from Liverpool, Lauren invites you to get ready with her for a messy new reality with no rules, no masks and, in her case, absolutely no control. Look, it’s been a year, and frankly, she’s going to need all the help she can get…

Get Ready with Me (A Clown Show) is a work in progress presented by PlayWell in association with New Works Studio. Supported Studio is made possible by the Granada Foundation.

This show will be performed live in the empty Everyman, with ticket capacity limited to that of the Everyman. Audiences will be emailed a link to view the live stream from home.

Africa Oyé Nyumbani – Episode 5

Africa Oyé have announced the line-up for the April edition of their online magazine show, Nyumbani.

This edition of their monthly digital showcase – which takes its name from the Swahili word for ‘at home’ – will premiere on the Liverpool institution’s Facebook and YouTube pages at 7pm on Friday 30th April.

The series, which debuted in late-2020, features original concerts, interviews, DJ sets, and even cooking segments, from artists across Africa and the Diaspora.

Ths month’s show will lead with a concert with legendary British reggae star, Carroll Thompson, who performed at the Africa Oyé over a decade ago, back in 2009.

The ‘Queen of Lovers Rock’ burst onto the music scene in 1980 with the million-selling, self-penned debut album, ‘Hopelessly in Love’.  The album stayed in the UK reggae charts for an amazing and record-breaking two and a half years, much of that time at the Number 1 spot.
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As well as a hugely successful solo career, the award-winning singer-songwriter, composer, and playwright has featured on recordings with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Lee “Scratch” Perry and Chaka Khan.

Sing for Earth Day – watch again...

Liverpool vocalist Jennifer John was amongst the artists approached by Sing for Earth Day to take part in this year’s online event.

Sing for Earth Day is a fabulous organisation that advocates and supports 2 larger initiatives: The Earth Protector Communities and The Stop Ecocide Campaign.

You can watch a replay of the event online here.

The event was organised by artist Liz Terry, with so many positive people sharing their talents, wisdom and commitment to making the world a better place by taking care of the planet.

A wonderful evening all round.

Filla Crack’s Drag Cabaret

The Everyman resident queen is taking over the main stage for 2 nights this summer to bring you a night of fun, comedy, burlesque, dance and all round silliness with the best local cabaret stars.

The event is held Everyman Theatre, 2-3 July, 8.30pm. You can book tickets here.

If you have seen Filla in the Bistro before, you’ll know the atmosphere is one to be matched, so now imagine her bigger, louder, prouder and even more sequined as they move her cove of love and freedom up to the auditorium (then imagine what she’ll get up to!)

Life doesn’t have to be such a drag, and after this year, we all need a little escapism, which is exactly what their queen and her guests will provide in a safe and warm environment.

So, Whatsapp the group, order your glitter and book a table ASAP because it’s always a sell out when Miss Crack announces her return.

X-treme Magic

Shone Productions are bringing a spectacular magic show, which is set to be the first performance of the year at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena this Summer to mark the venue’s post lockdown reopening.

The show will form the first live programme taking place at the waterfront venue when Covid-19 restrictions are eased following 17 May.

Liverpool-based producer James Shone is delighted to reveal that X-treme Magic will be staged on Saturday 22 May at 7pm in The Auditorium at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena, and tickets are on sale here.

This is no old-fashioned rabbit-out-of-hat magic, this show is a spectacle, designed to thrill with death-defying edge-of-your-seat stunts, grand stage illusions, daredevil escapology, and mind-blowing magic all within a fast-paced performance.

Organisers are keen to reassure theatregoers that all necessary safety measures – including social distancing – will be in place to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable return to indoor live entertainment.

Producer James Shone commented: “I am delighted to be bringing the very first live show of the year to The Auditorium at the M&S Arena. Audiences have missed out on so many live experiences over the last 12 months, so it’s a real privilege that we will be presenting shows once lockdown restrictions are eased”.

Muppet’s Christmas Carol

The Liverpool Empire is screening the Muppets Christmas Carol. A festival favourite with a full orchestra performing the soundtrack live.

The event is held Liverpool Empire Theatre, 28 November, 7.30pm. You can book tickets here.

It’s a touring show that will be at the theatre for one night only in November. Michael Caine plays Scrooge with Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit, and Gonzo as Charles Dickens narrating the story with the help of Rizzo the Rat.

Brainiac Live!

Strap on your safety goggles boys and girls, Science’s greatest and most volatile live show is returning with a vengeance.

The event is held Knowsley Safari, 31 May, 3pm-5pm. You can book tickets here.

Based on the multi-award-winning TV show, Brainiac Live! is coming to Knowsley! More mischievous than ever before Brainiac Live! will take you on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful.

“Excellent…Science Museum meets Top Gear” – The Guardian.

The Parking Lot Panto – The Wiza...

Spring out of lockdown with The Parking Lot Social’s Easter Breakout! Get together with your nearest and dearest as we wave goodbye to a winter spent indoors with an eggcellent variety of entertainment.

The event is held Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 18 April, 6:30pm-8:00pm. You can book tickets here.

Easter Pantomimes, parties for the young & young at heart, movie screenings, live comedy, drag shows featuring queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, food trucks & more. Spread across 2 days there’s something for everyone, and it can all be enjoyed from the comfort of your car.

THE PARKING LOT EASTER PANTO

A panto is for life, not just for Christmas! Cheer, boo and hiss along as they bring you a professionally produced live production of The Wizard of Oz. Broadcast across two massive screens, there’s not a bad seat in the house with the stage and cast visible from all spaces.

FOOD MARKET

Tasty treats from some of the best local food trucks around.

Gates Open 5:30PM: Grab some food from the food trucks and have a singalong as their pre-show live DJs get you settled in.
Show Starts 6:30PM: Let the panto commence!
Approx. End Time 8PM

DriveTime Drag

Start your engines, DriveTime Drag is racing to become the UK’s premier drive-in drag show!

The event is held John Lennon Airport, April 16, 10:00pm-11:30pm. You can book tickets here.

Prepare for thrills, chills, splits & giggles as your favourite RuPaul’s Drag Race UK queens deliver the gag of 2021 with spectacular performances, side-splitting comedy sets and eye-popping costumes.

Beat those faces, put on your heels and practice your fiercest ‘Yass queen!’s for the hottest drag show in town, all enjoyed from the comfort and safety of your car. The clubs may still be closed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t turn the party at DriveTime Drag!

DriveTime Drag is an all ages show but they remind customers that there may be a certain amount of adult-orientated humour. Parental guidance is therefore advised.

Hosted by Rupaul’s Drag Race UK royalty DIVINA DE CAMPO, they have GOTHY KENDOLL as well as GINNY LEMON fresh from Season 2, delivering high energy performances and showstopping looks alongside a few local drag legends!

PRE-SHOW LIVE DJS
Playing a mix of classic anthems and the latest hits.

Circus Spectacular – Madness and May...

A circus variety show bursting with fun for all the family, starring comedy performer Bippo The Clown and friends.

The event is held M&S Bank Arena, 12 June, 3pm and 7pm. To book visit www.mandsbankarena.com/

The first-class artistes will also present production numbers and comedy to make the show a fantastic experience.

Every show is unique as audiences are given the rare opportunity to choose acts of the show in the ‘what’s next?’ section, with both sets of artistes fighting it out for the winning vote.

The show culminates in a grand finale, which includes the first four rows being provided with rain macs.