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SGH170: St George’s Hall –...

Celebrating its momentous 170th anniversary, St George’s Hall will host a summer-long series of events to welcome audiences in to the grandeur of this iconic venue.

‘SGH170’ brings together the old and new, blending the rich heritage of St George’s Hall with an exciting programme of music, comedy and more this Summer. From new commissions to familiar faces in new unmissable spaces… right here in the city’s front room.

Join us in celebrating the heart and soul of Liverpool’s cultural legacy – it’s yours.

EONARIUM Enlightenment

Date: 6 July – 29 September 2024
Location: The Great Hall, St George’s Hall, Liverpool, L1 1JJ

Have you ever dreamt with your eyes wide open? Today, it’s possible thanks to Enlightenment. After a resounding success in Zurich, the immersive experience of the year is finally arriving in Liverpool, within the heart of an exceptional historical monument – St George´s Hall.

Explore the four seasons through a breath-taking visual and auditory experience, and immerse yourself in a unique perspective of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. During this 30-minute spectacle, let yourself be enchanted by the iconic melodies of Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ accompanied by spectacular visuals. It’s a complete immersion in a historical monument dating back to the 19th century.

Times: Thursday to Saturday 3pm – 8pm & Sunday 10am – 3.30pm
Price: £7 – £15 + fees
Tickets Available: Here

The Jacaranda’s Rock N’ Roll Circus

Date: Thursday 1 August 2024
Location: The Small Concert Room, St George’s Hall, Liverpool, L1 1JJ

Welcome to Jacaranda’s Rock N’ Roll Circus!

Join local musicians as they perform music from the 60s ‘Rock N Roll’ era. Expect to hear tracks from The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Doors, Elvis, The Kinks, Chuck Berry, Cream, David Bowie, T Rex, Jimi Hendrix + more!

Comedy in the Concert Room

Date: Friday 2 August 2024
Location: The Small Concert Room, St George’s Hall, Liverpool, L1 1JJ

Join us for an evening of laughter in the iconic concert room of St George’s Hall as we celebrate the venues 170th anniversary!

With a closing set from local comedy star, Adam Rowe, this unforgettable evening of laughter will feature top-tier comedians in an intimate and iconic room. This special event is a tribute to 170 years of history, culture, and entertainment in one of the city’s most revered spaces. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone celebration – grab your tickets now for a night of sheer hilarity at the legendary St George’s Hall, hosted by award-winning comedian and bestselling author, Sam Avery.

Adam Rowe
Host of the global smash-hit podcast Have a Word and star of Live at the Apollo.
“A masterclass in stand-up” – Entertainment Focus
“Roars of laughter” – The Telegraph

Josh Pugh
Winner of English comedian of the Year and viral sensation.
“A must-see stand up” – Rolling Stone
“Stirringly excellent” – The List

Laura Lexx
Multi award-winning stand-up star.
★★★★ GUARDIAN
★★★★ TELEGRAPH
★★★★ ED FEST MAG
As seen on: ‘Mock The Week’, ‘Live at The Apollo’, ‘Pointless Celebrities’, Have I Got News For You’ and more.

Time: 7pm doors
Price: £15 + fees
Tickets Available: Here

The Narrative

Date: Tuesday 6 August 2024
Location: Small Concert Room, St George’s Hall, Liverpool, L1 1JJ

The Narrative is a monthly songwriter showcase and networking event held in Liverpool. This event features 3 incredible songwriters telling the stories behind their songs and performing ‘in the round’.

The Narrative is ran by creatives, for creatives, with a focus on the creative process and networking with other people in all sectors of the music industry. It’s for everybody to attend, whether you’re a creative yourself, you work in the industry, or you love music and want to support your local scene.

Entry to The Narrative is on a ‘Pay What You Can’ basis, so to attend the event you just pay… well… what you can! All donations go directly towards paying the performers and into the growth of the event within our community. Donations of £10+ per ticket can receive a branded tote bag on entry – (please choose this option when purchasing your ticket).

If you work in the creative industries (or aspire to), or if you want to support local creatives, then The Narrative is for you!

Time: 7pm doors
Price: Pay what you can
Tickets Available: Here

The Wombat Jazz Festival

Date: Sunday 1 September 2024
Location: Small Concert Room, St George’s Hall, Liverpool, L1 1JJ

The Wombat Jazz Festival, the first of its kind in Liverpool, brings together a selection of the best jazz in Liverpool and will debut on Sunday 1 September 2024, at the iconic St George’s Hall.

This ground-breaking festival celebrates jazz as a dynamic and diverse Black art form, nodding to the vibrant culture of Liverpool and the roots of jazz and introducing you to jazz greats of tomorrow.

Look forward to a day filled with epic performances from renowned Liverpool bands, intimate acoustic sets, DJ sets for the two-steppers and a selection of very special one-off performances with ensembles which have been brought together for this occasion. Our line-up includes the legendary Grapes Band with special guest vocalist, Ni Maxine, rising star drummer, Skye Ambrosius and the great, Andrew Ibi, threading the day together with rare vinyl jazz education, plus more to be announced.

The Wombat Jazz Festival provides a platform for both established musicians and emerging talents to share their passion and creativity. Whether you’re a jazz enthusiast or just curious, this festival is your chance to explore the roots and rhythms of jazz and get a taste for what the local scene has to offer. Set against the stunning backdrop of St George’s Hall, The Wombat Jazz Festival is poised to become a cornerstone event in Liverpool’s cultural calendar.

Join us to honour the rich legacy of jazz and experience the heartbeat of Liverpool’s jazz scene!

Line-up: Andrew Ibi | The Grapes Band (with special guest, Ni Maxine) Parabhen Lad | Skye Ambrosius | Bop Kaballa + more to be announced
Time: 1pm doors
Price: General Admissions £10 + fees | Students & Under 18’s £7 + fees
Tickets Available: Here

Dave Spikey – Life in a Northern Tow...

This show is all about Dave’s life in ….. well…. a northern town, so no surprise there.

From his working-class childhood in the small, terraced houses round the mills in Bolton through passing his 11 plus and going to grammar school with an ambition to be a doctor which was thwarted just after his “O” levels. Instead, at 16 getting a job in the Pathology department at Bolton General Hospital and working there for 32 years ultimately as Chief Biomedical Scientist in Haematology before throwing caution to the wind and leaving to pursue a career in comedy, as you do!

He will tell how he turned his microscope off for the last time on October 13^th, 2000, and two weeks later found himself on a car park only half a mile down the road singing “Walking on Sunshine” in the pouring rain on a makeshift stage dressed as a giant berry ; while a ten foot c*ck and balls slowly but surely inflated behind him. He wondered at that moment if he’d made the right decision. As it turns out, he had.

John Power – Cast, The La’s, and M...

John Power had the best rock’n’roll apprenticeship ever – playing bass as an 18-year-old in The La’s. Forming Cast in 1991, he sang, wrote songs, and played guitar for one of Britpop’s pre-eminent bands – securing two platinum-selling records before returning to the charts in 2024 with the magnificent Love Is The Call.

Power’s solo career produced some of his best work – and now it’s time to reflect on Britpop, the hits – Alright, Sandstorm, Walkaway, Flying and more – in this intimate show that mixes John’s best-loved songs with wild, funny, and tender stories.

Meet’n’Greet packages available.

Fantasy – The Magic of Dance

Last Act Studios presents Fantasy – The Magic of Dance at The Atkinson.

A very special and enchanting evening of dance and music.

The Lost Secret

Wright’s Performing Arts present ‘The Lost Secret’

A whole school dance, drama and musical production based on the book ‘The Secret Garden’ by Francis Hodgson Burton.

Tickets:
General tickets on sale 10am Mon 13 May.
£15.50. Plus booking fee £1 per ticket online/phone.

Performance Times:
Thu 25 Jul, 4pm
Fri 26 Jul, 4pm

Approximate running time:
120 minutes

Frank Skinner – 30 Years of Dirt

Following a sell-out UK and Ireland Spring tour, and after announcing a third run in London’s West End at The Gielgud Theatre, comic legend Frank Skinner adds extra tour dates in Autumn 2024 for his critically acclaimed new stand-up show, 30 Years of Dirt.

Held: 17 November, 8pm, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Duets: Poetry and Music with Jennifer ...

Join us for the second of two performances with our artist in residence Jennifer Lee Tsai. Lee Tsai will perform readings of her poetry alongside musician Xiaoxiao Hou.

The performance will take place within Michelle Williams Gamaker’s expansive gallery installation, amongst seating made from shredded scripts and posters.

Xiaoxiao (筱潇 xiǎo xiāo) will perform playing the Guzheng 古筝 (gǔ zhēng). Also known as a Chinese zither or harp, the Guzheng is plucked string instrument with a tradition dating back more than 2,500 years. It is not only an instrument, but also a piece of art and decoration. It shows a close relationship between painting and calligraphy, such as carved art, painting, shell carving with jade, and so on. The strings, once made of silk, are these days almost always made from nylon-coated steel, which increases the instrument’s volume as well as changing its timbre. Performers of the Guzheng often wear fingerpicks on one or both hands, which are often made from materials such as ivory, resin or hard plastic.

In Chinese classical music, Guzheng were often used to represent things as grand as mountains, but also as delicate as streamlets. Guzheng players are always elegant and peaceful, like they just walked out from one of the Chinese paintings. The way to play and demonstrate Guzheng music is connected very closely to Chinese philosophies as well as other art forms in Chinese culture.

Queer Bodies Cabaret – A Lovely ...

Join the party at A Lovely Poetry Festival – Queer Bodies Takeover!

On Saturday 6th July, join this year’s Artists in Residence, Queer Bodies Poetry Collective, for an exciting evening of rap, spoken word, poetry, music and dancing at Quarry!

Featuring notable LGBTQ+ locals & Queer Bodies Graduates, this exciting lineup includes; Alina Burwitz, Felix Mufti, Jay Farley, Peter Scalpello & Jared Vallejo.

As well as this interstellar lineup, they are also very proud to feature our HEADLINERS in what will be the first ever performance of a brand new commissioned sound piece by local Trans royalty collaborators – Live Artist and Writer, Mandy Romero, and Beat Machine/ Sound Artist extraordinaire, Maeve Devine.

Hosted by Auntie Climax & Day Mattar with de-lightful sets from superstar dj’s Dan Chan & MYOHMY to finish off the night – what more could you want?

Upfront Comedy: The Black-E

Comedy is coming to The Black-E. Head along and raise the roof with laughter.

The show features Richard Blackwood, John Simmit, Sarah Levine, Che Burnley and Vince Atta

Held: 6 July, starts 7.45pm

Duets: Poetry Readings with Jennifer L...

Duets: Poetry Readings with Jennifer Lee Tsai and Joey Chin

Sat 15 Jun, 2pm

Join us for the first of two performances with our artist in residence Jennifer Lee Tsai. For this event, Lee Tsai will be joined by Joey Chin, an artist and writer based in Birmingham. The readings will take place within Michelle Williams Gamaker’s expansive gallery installation, amongst seating made from shredded scripts and posters.

Chin’s work sits at the intersections of text, narrative and visual art, staged through language, poetry, acts and modes of reading. Her key focus is in the development of personal communications between the self, markings of territoriality, and the inner conversations between the two. Chin has been published by Lungs Project, Litro Magazine, Entropy Magazine, and Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

Lee Tsai’s work explores themes of ancestral trauma, loss, belonging, transformation, rebirth and strength. Her poetry and criticism are widely published in magazines and journals including The Guardian, Poetry London, The Poetry Review, and The White Review. Jennifer received a Northern Writers Award for Poetry in 2020. She is a winner of the 2022 Women Poets’ Prize. Her second poetry pamphlet La Mystérique (2022) is published by Guillemot Press. She currently holds the Whitenham Bursary, a one year studio bursary at Bluecoat aimed at supporting artists in Liverpool.

The readings form part of The Lives of Artists, a season of exhibitions, commissions and events that asks audiences what might be uncovered about ourselves when we listen to the testimony, histories, and stories of artists reflecting on their lives.

Sat 15th Jun, 2pm
Free, drop in

Event type: Performance