Kerry Ellis is the Queen of the West End. From My Fair Lady to We Will Rock You, from Les Miserables to Wicked, in both the West End and on Broadway, she has starred in musical theatre’s biggest roles, making shows her own and earning her numerous awards. Her list of credits is remarkable and also includes Oliver!, Cats, Miss Saigon, Chess, The War Of The Worlds, and Anything Goes, among many others.
She has recorded 4 studio albums, and toured the world both as a solo artist and with her good friend Sir Brian May. And now the star who grew up admiring musical theatre icons Liza Minnelli and Barbra Streisand is looking back on her illustrious career.
Singing songs from the biggest musicals and telling stories about how she came to play roles, this is a unique opportunity to see and hear the West End’s biggest hits in a very intimate setting on a tour of the UK. Don’t miss it.
A talk by Piers Secunda (A U.K. Government Enquiry was announced after his 2023 exhibition closed).
In the last couple of years the UK media has frequently published revelations and new information about the German occupation of the British Channel Island of Alderney. A large volume of this new information has been found by British artist Piers Secunda. His findings expose some shocking truths about the the nature of the occuation of Alderney and the UK’s failure to prosecute the war crimes carried out there by the SS, against prisoners from 20 different nations across Europe and North Africa.
This promises to be an edge of your seat talk, laying bare many of Piers’ findings, some of which pushed the UK Government to open an inquiry into how many people died on Alderney during the war.
Discover how the Royal Air Force F4 Phantom squadrons defended British airspace in the 1980s. With Wing Commander Steve Chaskin (retired)
This talk will cover the experience of being a fast jet navigator on F4 Phantom aircraft delivering air policing from the United Kingdom and West Germany.
This will include Quick Reaction Alert operations involving intercepting Soviet aircraft and delivering air policing of the border between East and West Germany. Also covered will be participation in live air to air missile firings, air to air gunnery training and deployment to the USA for Red Flag Exercises.
The presentation will include personal photographs and video.
Join Dr Julia Clayton as she explores a fascinating episode in the history of archaeology, which helped to transform Liverpool into the city we see today.
In 1810 John Foster Junior, a young architect from Liverpool, embarked on a Grand Tour of the Ottoman Empire. During the six years he was away, he made a series of archaeological discoveries which revolutionised our knowledge of Greek art and architecture, raising questions which we’re still trying to answer.
However, Foster’s legacy doesn’t end there, as when he returned home he used his knowledge of Greek architecture to transform his home city, creating a series of impressive Neoclassical buildings which helped to put Liverpool on the architectural map.
Ever stopped to think what A British WW2 soldier actually wore, carried or ate?
As we head towards the 80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War both VE and VJ Day later this year – take this opportunity to be guided through soldiers kit and personal items from the vast personal collection of Pegasus WW2 Displays.
As usual Angela & Frank will be here with their fun , informative and enlightening chat.
They will have with them on display uniforms , equipment, rations and weapons (all original) .
From Stoves to Sten guns , Boiled sweets to Bren guns, hankie to Hand Grenade – and stuff to keep VD at bay! Come along and see the reality of Army life on the front line.
Find out what’s really under that kilt and why barrack rooms had a mirror on the floor?
Although perhaps less well known today, Ethel Wright was a successful British artist of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. She specialised in painting society portraits, exhibiting regularly at the Royal Academy throughout her career. Ethel was also a passionate suffragette and painted key figures from the early women’s movement, including Christabel Pankhurst.
This talk considers The Path of Roses alongside Wright’s other important works, exploring her career as a respected painter and uncovering her connections to the suffragist movement.
Returning for a short tour in 2024/25, this will be your last chance to enjoy an evening with this iconic footballer.
Geoff will once again be joined by his great friend and agent Terry Baker, who will interview the England legend – and gently take the respectful mickey with him.
The award-winning creator, executive producer, and host of Somebody Feed Phil, is bringing his live show to Liverpool. Somebody Feed Phil – one of Netflix’s most popular food and travel shows – has garnered a cult-like following and combines Rosenthal’s love of food and travel with his unique brand of humour.
This is a must see for foodies, restaurateurs, travellers, and armchair enthusiasts all over the world.
Cricket legends Aggers and Tuffers are back and ready to bowl you over as they return to the stage with their highly anticipated 2025 tour!
Whether you’re a die-hard cricket enthusiast craving insider stories or looking for a fun evening out, Aggers and Tuffers are sure to entertain, so don’t miss out this spring.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Age Guidance: 12+
Head along and join them at the DDFI40 Hub at the Bluecoat in the Bistro. A central sanctuary open to artists and audiences for networking, informal meetings, chill time, discussion and reflection, and taking time out. Open all day, no booking necessary.
Access: Venue access information can be found here: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/plan-your-visit/accesibility
Cost: FREE
About DDFI40:
DaDaFest International returns 8th-31st March 2025 to celebrate DaDa’s 40th Anniversary and this time they are coming with ‘RAGE: A Quiet Riot’.
DDFI40 will showcase work by disabled artists that captures all shapes and sides of rage. From the internal quiet frustrations and righteous rage, to overt injustice and activism, DDFI40 will explore disability rights, disability arts, access, ableism and ‘Rage’ in an explosion of creativity.
