Event type: Performance

At The End Of The Day She’s Stil...

A mother and daughter who cannot be in the same room, meet in a breast cancer clinic after five years of estrangement and are forced to confront their own and each other’s mortality.

A darkly comic look at the mother/daughter relationship and what happens when it’s between two people who destroy each other. Because when a woman’s brought you in to this world, are you ever allowed to cut and run?

A work-in-progress performance of a new play by BBC Slam Champion, Jess Green (Burning Books, A Self Help Guide To Being In Love With Jeremy Corbyn).

 

Berber Boy

Berber Boy is a subversive new autobiographical theatre show; part coming-of-age story, part culture-fuck, and a very Irish discussion about Tunisian identity – and if that confuses the hell out of you, you’ve got the idea…

This performance will feature a 30 minute long Post-Show Q&A with the creator of the piece entitled ‘Identity politics and creative handcuffs’.

Moncef sits outside a Dublin meeting room. He’s auditioning for the role of a lifetime: disgraced Tunisian President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali.

Moncef’s passport has the name Peter on it.

Ben Ali wants to give him acting advice.

A leprechaun has been summoned.

Salt crystals and watermelon pips gather at the edges of this high strangeness.

 

 

An Evening With Anton Du Beke

Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, returns to the Liverpool Philharmonic stage with his live band, a guest singer and his dancers.

Anton will be performing some of his favourite songs and dances that have inspired his career throughout his life. Expect behind the scenes stories from his time on Strictly Come Dancing that will have you laughing out loud in this fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter!

Joining the ever so fab-u-lous Anton Du Beke on his tour as special guest singer is Lance Ellington – one of the UK’s most popular male vocalists.

Lance frequently appears on Strictly Come Dancing as one of the main singers and has also worked with many of the world’s top recording artists, including Sting, Michael Jackson and Tina Turner. He is also a regular performer at Ronnie Scott’s – one of the most famous Jazz clubs in the world.

Saint Vespaluus

Saint Vespaluus last played a headlining date at Jimmy’s back in 2021. It was our most popular and best attended Spoken Word gig so far.

Saint is a legendary cult figure on the Merseyside poetry scene. After penning a much loved and frequently controversial column for the football fanzine When Skies Are Grey for many years, he returned to live performances in 2020.

Since then he has built up a fabulous reputation with his mixture of Spoken Word, stand up, acapella singing and outrageous cabaret.

Saint Vespaluus curates three monthly Spoken Word events in Liverpool and has played numerous festivals and events over the past year, including gigs in Edinburgh, Glasgow Leeds and Manchester, but now he’s back with a solo gig at Jimmy’s. Expect poems and tales covering such diverse topics as the problems of growing up in a heteronormative world; the uses and abuses of the English language; the horrors of “entitled middle-class South Liverpool bastards” stealing clothes from charity shops; quite a lot about sex, and of course the nightmares of trying to watch Gary Numan on TV with “your military arl fella”!

A fabulous night is guaranteed.

Full support TBA.

Nigel Blackwell: “Just how good is Saint Vespaluus?”

Nick Ellis: “Saint Vespaluus is one of the city’s best kept secrets.”

Drop the Dead Donkey The Reawakening

Starring the original cast members Susannah Doyle, Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle, Stephen Tompkinson and Victoria Wicks, the iconic BAFTA and EMMY award-winning comedy is reimagined in this brand-new topical commentary on the cutthroat world of 24 hours news.

Bursting with razor-sharp wit and classic British humour, this hot off the press production will leave you in stitches. Written by the same award-winning writing team Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin (Outnumbered), Drop The Dead Donkey: The Reawakening! exposes the underside of the broadcasting industry in all its riotous glory. Whether you’re one of the legions of die-hard fans of the TV sitcom that was watched by millions at its peak, or a British comedy fanatic, come and experience this hilarious revival of an all-time comedy classic.

A Night at the Movies

A Night at the Movies is a dragulous, fun and fabulous rip-roaring romp through the celluloid – and they want YOU to be part of it!

Join Liverpool’s drag extraordinaries Filla Crack, Baba Yagga and Pretentious Dross for a T-Rex sized STOMP – through the world of the cinema! It’s gonna be a camp old time, so strap yourselves in for an evening of fun, frivolity and a shared love of the BIG screen!

In space no-one can hear you CREAM!!

From E.T to The Godfather, Blade Runner to Mommie Dearest, from Gone with the Wind to The Lion King, Pulp Fiction to Star Wars – our lives are punctuated by memories of “the movies”.

Through a fabulous patchwork of live music, comedy, lip-sync and games – “A Night at the Movies” invites you to turn the camera around, and consider all that movies evoke!

Will you ever made it to Mordor? Will you ever find love? A happy ending?! Will you be a hero? A diva? a villain? Will you ever let go, Jack?!”

These are all questions they may or may not answer! Join them to find out!!

Arrival – 6.30pm

Food and drinks served 6.30-8pm

Show starts – 8pm

DJ from 11pm

Finish-1am

Live Music and Poetry Sunday

Kunst Site presents the second instalment of ‘Music and Poetry’, a Sunday afternoon (4-9pm) full of live music and spoken word performances by local artists, located at Quarry.

In good weather, the event will be held in Quarry’s garden space again! Seatings will be available outside and inside.

Performers:

Music: George and the Jungle, Vestibule, Dorsal + DJ set by Aidan Shard
Poetry: Olive, Amina Atiq, Cath Holland, Al Gregory

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Sunday, 27.08.23, 4pm-9pm

Broken Spine Live: Spoken Word, Live M...

Join Jimmy’s for an unforgettable night of artistic expression and captivating performances at The Broken Spine event, presented by The Broken Spine Arts. Immerse yourself in an evening of spoken word, live music, and an electrifying DJ set, all taking place in the renowned cabaret room of Jimmy’s.

🎙️ Your Host: Alan Parry

Prepare to be captivated by the brilliant poet, Alan Parry, who will take you on a mesmerizing journey through his first full-length solo show, ‘Noir.’ Alan’s show will debut at the prestigious Morcambe Fringe Festival in July, and we are thrilled to have him as our host for the night.

🎸 Live Performances:

Acoustic Set by Simon Paul Crabb

Liverpool Open Mic mainstay, Simon Paul Crabb, will grace the stage with his soul-stirring acoustic melodies. Fresh off the release of his debut EP, ‘Decay,’ on Loominance Records, Simon’s emotive and introspective songs have garnered him a loyal following throughout the city. Get ready for an intimate and heartfelt performance.

All-Star Band by Paul Robert Mullen

Prepare to be blown away as seasoned musician Paul Robert Mullen assembles a group of exceptional local musicians. Together, they will deliver a mesmerizing set of original music, infused with the occasional classic. Let the music transport you to new heights.

🎧 DJ Set:

Closing the night with an explosion of beats, we have Shaun Ponsonby, founder and host of Queer This. Shaun’s DJ set will keep you on your feet, ensuring the night ends on a high note. Get ready to dance and groove to the incredible tunes he has in store.

💜 Inclusivity and Safe Space:

At The Broken Spine, we believe in fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all attendees. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a loving and accepting space where everyone feels welcome. Join us in embracing the power of art to bring people together.

🌐 Stay Connected:

For more information and updates, follow us on Twitter: @BrokenSpineArts. You can also visit our website at www.thebrokenspine.co.uk

✨ Don’t miss this incredible Tuesday night event filled with local talent, artistic brilliance, and a community of passionate individuals. Get your tickets now for £7 and be a part of an unforgettable evening at The Broken Spine. See you there! ✨

Music and Poetry Sunday

Kunst Site presents the second instalment of ‘Music and Poetry’, a Sunday afternoon (4-9pm) full of live music and spoken word performances by local artists, located at Quarry.

In good weather, the event will be held in Quarry’s garden space again! Seatings will be available outside and inside.

Performers:

Music: George and the Jungle, Vestibule, Dorsal + DJ set by Aidan Shard
Poetry: Olive, Amina Atiq, Cath Holland, Al Gregory

Sunday, 27.08.23, 4pm-9pm

Cirque- The Greatest Show

Welcome to Cirque: The Greatest Show, the award-winning, smash-hit circus musical that is fun for all the family. Let them take you on a truly wondrous journey as a monochrome life, bursts joyously into kaleidoscopic colour. Stars of the West End combine with the world’s most incredible circus performers.

The biggest hits from the greatest musicals of all time – from The Greatest Showman to Moulin Rouge, Hairspray to Rocketman the Musical – are brought to the stage in unique, spellbinding style.

An all-star cast, the very best of musical theatre, mesmerising aerialists and circus stars, a charming tale with an astonishing twist – enter the extraordinary world of Cirque.

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Roll up, roll up and book your seats now for an unforgettable night out truly like no other.