Comedy Store May 2024

Laugh-out-loud entertainment is back in town as Comedy Store returns to Pyramid

Featuring some of the very best names in live stand-up, this time-honoured comedy series has been a firm favourite with Warrington fans year after year.

But be warned – this popular show sells out fast, so grab your tickets now before you miss out!

Katherine Ryan – Battleaxe

Star of UKTV’s hugely popular new series ‘Parental Guidance’, as well as Comedy Central’s upcoming ‘Out of Order’ with Rosie Jones and Judi Love.

TV’s beloved Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Battleaxe which will embark on a major UK and Europe tour in 2024. Katherine is the creator and Star of Netflix’s smash hit ‘The Duchess’ along with two global Netflix comedy specials: ‘In Trouble’ and ‘Glitter Room’ as well as 2022’s ‘Missus’ on Sky / Now TV.

She also hosted ‘Backstage With Katherine Ryan’ for Amazon Prime and starred in Sky’s ‘Romantic Getaway’ with Romesh Ranganathan. Get your tickets now to see a true masterclass in how to enter your Battleaxe era.

Simon Brodkin

After selling out 110 dates across the UK and Europe, Simon Brodkin, the world-famous prankster, Lee Nelson creator and most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok, brings his outrageous stand-up show to Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

In Screwed Up, Simon rips into celebrity culture, social media, the police, Putin, Prince Andrew and God! Nothing is off limits in this critically acclaimed show, including his own mental health, his family, his five arrests and how he once found himself at an underground s*x party.

Giovanni – The Last Dance

The 2021 Strictly champion and BAFTA winner will be taking to the stage once again with his company of world class performers.
Giovanni, the Italian maestro of dance, takes centre stage inThe Last Dance, a mesmerising production that transcends the boundaries of live performance.
With a career rooted in passion, dedication, and unparalleled artistry, Giovanni has become a household name, captivating audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances and unmatched charisma.
Don’t miss Giovanni’s ‘Last Dance’ on tour in 2025.

Dinosaur Adventure Live – Troubl...

Dinosaur Adventure Live is back and even more roarsome! Join their brave Rangers for another action packed Dinosaur Adventure in the all new and exciting show: Trouble On Volcano Island

When the island’s ancient volcano becomes active, it spells danger for everyone – including the Dinosaurs! It’s a race against time to help their Rangers and favourite Dinosaurs in this thrilling prehistoric expedition, to save Volcano Island from imminent disaster. Meet the incredible Triceratops, the cheeky Spinosaurus, our cute baby dinos and the gigantic T-Rex as we follow in their huge footprints and journey across the island.

You’ll encounter wild new species of Dinosaur and conquering exhilarating challenges at every turn! This amazing, immersive and interactive show is guaranteed to be an unforgettable adventure for the whole family. Remember to join them after the show for a free photo opportunity and meet the dinos! “There’s trouble on Volcano Island, get ready for an explosively good time!

Ministry of Science Live!

Direct from London’s West End.  Last year saw Science lead the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever!

Join their presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!

They’ll take an anarchic approach to science communication whilst looking at the scientists, engineers and inventors who have shaped the modern world that we live in whilst proving that each and everyone of you have the ability to change our world for the better!

Twist and Shout 2024

An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late Sixties.

Music lovers are invited to return to a time when skirts got shorter and hair got longer as an incredible cast revive the hits of The Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Rolling Stones, Cilla Black, Manfred Mann, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Sandy Shaw and many more.

Superb performances and beautiful, bespoke costumes return us to the sights and sounds of the Swinging Sixties. The non-stop, 40-song music feast includes She Loves You, Glad All Over, You’re My World, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Something Tells Me I’m Into Something Good, Shout, Ferry Cross The Mersey and so many more.

It’s said that “If you remember the Sixties you really weren’t there”. Twist and Shout affords the opportunity to discover just what you missed!

Book Launch – LEECHCRAFT by Davi...

David Ward’s new book, LEECHCRAFT, is a poetry collection rooted in ancient mythical and folkloric traditions.

With guest readings from poets Colin Watts, Eleanor Rees, Freda Davis and Judy Mazonowicz, and music from Peter Davis.

“These poems are for these times – and as surely will have long lives.” – Kevin Crossley Holland

“Mesmerising… deeply felt, singing poems.” – Natalie Linh Bolderston (The Protection of Ghosts)

“Wraiths in the mist… pinned to the page by acute observations.” – Freda Davis (Write Out Loud)

“Haunting images… alive with sensory detail and evocative imagery.” – Tamiko Dooley (Seasons of Love around the Rising Sun)

This is a free event, and tea and refreshments will be provided.

Writer Info: David Ward, originally from Northampton, co-founded Merseyside organisation The Windows Project in 1976, which has been supporting writers across the region ever since. David’s poems appear in over 200 publications, including Poetry Review, Abridged, Ambit and Poetry Wales.

YUNGMORPHEUS with MC Nelson, Ralph and...

QUARRY in collaboration with Conduit Sound are super pleased to bring you YUNGMORPHEUS, MC Nelson,  Ralph & Conduit Selectas  join them on the 11th May!

Conduit Sound Record Label // Event Promotion // Community, based in Liverpool, founded by Beat Detective & Benno. Connecting the Liverpool scene and wider community, with a focus on the dance floor at the forefront of all their gatherings. Showing love to local Musicians, Artists & Selectas through collaboration.

Exploring the sounds & connections of Hip-Hop, Jazz, Broken Beat, House & Beyond – Conduit Sound, 2024

Poetry reading: Coast to Coast to Coas...

Join Open Eye Gallery for the launch of Coast to Coast to Coast prize winner Sarah Mnatzaganian’s Slow Movement and readings from Clare Best a previous Coast to Coast to Coast prize winner (2020/1)

Slow Movement is a sensuous sequence of love poems expressed through the colours, sounds, materials, and obsessions of the metamorphoses of wood, cello making and sailing.

There will be readings, refreshments and an opportunity to talk to poets and to buy hand-made limited edition journals.

Event organised by artist and poet Maria Isakova-Bennett:  https://www.mariaisakova.com

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