This Halloween, leave your fears at the door and embrace your fiercest self…
Join The Spare Rib Burlesque for an unforgettable evening of scarily sexy burlesque, where glamour meets the macabre in a celebration of confidence, creativity and unapologetic self-expression.
Expect devilish delights, hauntingly beautiful performances, deliciously dark glamour and plenty of cheeky surprises from a cast of performers who prove that sexy has no age, no size, no gender and no limits.
Whether you’re a lover of classic horror, gothic glamour, Halloween camp or simply spectacular burlesque, prepare for a night that’s equal parts spooky, seductive and seriously entertaining.
Everyone is welcome.
LGBTQ+ Inclusive
Body Positive
Celebrating performers of all genders, bodies, ages and identities.
Come dressed to impress — we’d love to see your favourite spooky, glamorous or gloriously outrageous Halloween look.
The dynamic journey of two amazing women; The royal queens of the Tudor and Stuart dynasties – ELIZABETH I & MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS.
A play of passion and treachery, witness the unavoidable collision between dynamic sovereigns, which shaped the destiny of the thrones of Scotland and England.
Enter the prison and the courts, private chambers and public processions as you journey with the cousins who called themselves Sister Queens.
It is a tale that has ignited the imagination for centuries.
Was the death of one the only answer?
‘Spirited, highly-intelligent, powerful. A talented writer and actor, switching skilfully from one Queen to another without ever missing a beat.’ The Stage
‘Miriam Cooper is a talent we’ll surely be hearing more of’ whatsonstage
Written and performed by Miriam Cooper
Producer by Aiden Dooley (currently touring in the multi-award-winning Discovering Antarctica: Heroic Tales of Shackleton, Crean & Scott).
The acclaimed series of work in progress nights at Unity continues by popular demand with monthly instalments of never before seen work. Over the last few years Unity has established itself as the go to venue for fresh, and innovative new work with a sell out series of work in progress evenings and unmissable variety nights.
7:00pm
Join us for Afloat Through Spoken Word, an evening of powerful poetry inspired by the themes of Afloat.
Performed by our members, this event explores migration, identity, belonging, change, and what it means to seek safety. Through original spoken word and personal reflections, the evening offers a space to listen, reflect and connect with stories that highlight the human experiences behind seeking asylum.
Afloat was originally a theatre show with the aim to challenge the long-term barriers faced by people seeking asylum. What began as a classroom quickly became something much bigger. Today, Afloat is a Community Interest Company (CIC) rooted in co-creation, producing art by the community, for the community. We believe creativity has the power to build understanding, break down barriers and reshape the arts into a sector that is more diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Come and experience an evening of creativity, empathy and conversation as we use the power of spoken word to explore the journeys that shape who we are.
Join us for an evening of pop-up poetry readings by Bluecoat’s Artist in Residence Jennifer Lee Tsai. A number of Tsai’s poems that share themes with the exhibition have been selected by both Tsai and exhibiting artist Debjani Banerjee, and will be read against the backdrop of Jalsaghar.
A showcase of 9 creative projects by local emerging artists exploring themes ranging from healthcare access barriers to a celebration of neurodivergence.
‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 5 decades!
Formed in Leicester in 1973 from an amalgamation of several local bands, Showaddywaddy have gone on to sell more than 20 million records and tour all four corners of the globe.
Their live show is dynamic and uplifting, featuring all of their greatest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts across Europe.
‘Under The Moon of Love’, ‘Three Steps to Heaven’, ‘Hey Rock & Roll’, ‘When’, ‘Blue Moon’, ‘Pretty Little Angel Eyes’ and many, many more.
So come and join the ‘Dancin’ Party’… ‘You’ve Got What It Takes’!
The only UK touring show dedicated to the maestro and legend, Barry White.
Direct from the USA, a critically acclaimed revue starring the incredible vocalist William Hicks also known as “the big man with the big voice”
100 million records sold, 20 gold and 10 platinum singles – the world loves Barry White and Barry White loved the world.
You’re the First, the Last, My Everything; Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe; You See the Trouble with Me; Never, Never Gonna Give You Up; Just the Way You Are; What Am I Gonna Do With You and, of course, Let the Music Play… you’re never more than a song away from another million-selling hit.
Hailing from Atlanta Georgia, William’s mesmerising stage presence effortlessly recreates the distinctive style and silky-smooth bass-baritone vocals of the three-time Grammy Award-winner.
Joined on stage by his live band, Soul Unlimited and support by the stunning Motown Supreme Dreamgirls – with incredible attention to detail, this show has really “got it together” with William coming “as close to the real man himself as is possible.”
“William’s vocal and deliverance is phenomenal, and this show is simply stunning” Eddie Holland (Motown Legendary Songwriter Holland-Dozier-Holland)
Join international artists Rie Nakajima and Pierre Berthet to make your own moving sound sculpture out of metal, wood, shells, plastic materials and household items. We’ll play them together, improvise, watch and listen.
Bring along a household object from home to experiment with if you would like to!
For children and young people aged 8 – 14.
Tickets: £3 per child
Pop into any Library to book your spot.
1 parent or carer per child is welcome to join free of charge
Rie Nakajima is a sculptor based in London. She creates sounds using a combination of motorised devices and everyday objects in installations and performances. Her art is between sculpture and music with improvisation at the heart of it.
Pierre Berthet is a musician based in Belgium. He builds sculptural sound objects and installations made from steel, plastic, water, motors, vacuum cleaners and other items and has presented them in exhibitions and performances across music venues, festivals, galleries and other outdoor venues.
Part of Now Playing! A summer of sounds and music in Sefton Libraries
Dance theatre company Thick & Tight presents their award-winning show Natural Behaviour, a collection of performed portraits of human and non-human life forms.
Somewhere between a variety show and a biology essay come alive, Natural Behaviour is a queer look at what it means to be natural or unnatural, highlighting the essential role of diversity in all life.
Thick & Tight’s distinctive mixture of dance, satire, impersonation and poetry aims for the outrageous, the beautiful, the hilarious and the profound.
The line-up in this evening includes two moths, a pantomime horse, the dust in Quentin Crisp’s room, some flies on the wall, a lamenting songbird, a blade of grass and a lesbian seagull.
Thick & Tight’s co-directors Daniel Hay-Gordon and El Perry are joined by a cast of remarkable dance artists; Annie Edwards (Candoco), Azara Meghie (Ray Young, Talawa) and Jahmarley Bachelor (Punchdrunk). Natural Behaviour is designed by Tim Spooner, Pam Tait, Darren Evans and Nao Nagai.
“Deft, funny and utterly absorbing, a ravishing selection of short dance pieces that make their points about queerness and inclusivity with wit, passion and power. It’s fabulous.”
The Observer
“This is a show that’s rich, thoughtful, ridiculous and quite wonderful…hugely poignant and hugely silly”
★ ★ ★ ★ The Guardian
“A unique piece of art, thoughtful, considered, and unassuming”
★ ★ ★ ★ London Theatre
Natural Behaviour was awarded Achievement in Dance at the UK Theatre Awards 2025 and ranked no.1 Best Dance Show in the Guardian for 2025.
Natural Behaviour is co-commissioned by Battersea Arts Centre, Lowry, Royal Ballet & Opera, Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Corali Dance Company and Duckie. It is supported by Britten Pears Arts, BalletBoyz, Dansox, Rambert School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance and One Legged Dog.
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Part of Homotopia Festival, for more details visit Homotopia.net
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