Event type: Theatre

Conteh

Conteh by Aron Julius

10 years old and fighting out of a club in Kirkby. 19 years old and winning gold at the Commonwealth Games. 24 years old and becoming the light heavyweight champion of the World. But that’s only half the story.

In the 1970s and 80s,John Conteh was one of the best-known people in the city. He lived the highest of high lives and wrung every ounce of pleasure from his sporting success. A friend to many, perhaps too many, and some were quick to take advantage.

Aron Julius (Boys From The Blackstuff and a new star of BBC One‘s Casualty) has written and stars in this incredible blow by blow drama about the life of one of Liverpool’s sporting greats. A mix of sporting and personal highs and lows, you will understand him like never before.

Conteh. Knock out.Cast confirmed: Aron Julius, Amber Blease, Helen Carter, Zach Levene and Mark Moraghan

Written by Aron Julius

Directed by Mark Womack

Circle and balcony will open at 6.45pm. There are bars in both areas for pre-show and interval drinks. Stalls will be open from 5.45pm. 

If you are bringing a large group, every tenth ticket is free. This ticket will be automatically added to your basket on purchase. Meals and building levy must still be paid on your free ticket. 

NO BOOKING FEES ON THIS SHOW 

Please note – the bar will close 15 minutes before the advertised start time. 

Each ticket price includes a £2 donation which is used to help to refurbish the building. 

Please contact Box Office to book if you are a wheelchair user.

Peter’s Field: A Folk Chronicle of Peterloo

Peter’s Field is an epic musical chronicle that tells the story of one of the most important days in working class history.  

On 16 August 1819, 60,000 people gathered in the centre of Manchester. Many had walked miles to be there from all across Lancashire. They went to hear the famous radical speaker Henry ‘Orator’ Hunt who called for working people to have the vote. They were unarmed and peaceful. Local magistrates sent in the yeomanry cavalry and 15th Hussars to disperse the crowd and arrest Hunt. At least 18 people were killed and hundreds injured in the murderous scenes that followed. Women were deliberately targeted. It became known as the Peterloo Massacre. 

The magistrates and military were completely exonerated, and it would be 100 years until working people had the vote.   

Peter’s Field is born from years of research and comprises 19 original songs written by Sean Cooney, performed with Rowan Rheingans and Sam Carter, alongside a compelling spoken narrative derived from hundreds of eyewitness accounts. 

The show comes to the Music Room on Sunday 15th March with two performances – 3pm and 8pm.

Invisible

Five women meet up on a Saturday morning, as they have done every week for years, but this time they have a plan. Fast forward one year and their lives have changed irrevocably.

Invisible is a frank, fast-paced comedy drama dealing with how older women are perceived in society, the relationships they forge and most importantly their ‘invisibility’. With warmth and laugh out loud humour, the play explores sisterhood, motherhood and the effects of upbringing, as well as navigating modern life as an older woman.

This is a truly joyous play celebrating the bonds of friendship and the fascinations and pitfalls of contemporary life. Gather your tribe for a brilliant night out!

This Girl – A Cynthia Lennon Story

A powerful stage production by Mike Howl will tell the story of Cynthia Lennon in Liverpool this spring.

The musical called This Girl will be performed at the Capstone Theatre on 29th and 30th May and will feature original songs including ‘Mother Mary’ by Julian Lennon.

The story of John Lennon’s first wife shines the spotlight on the woman who loved, supported and ultimately lost one of the most famous men in the world.

This powerful show has already captivated sell-out audiences in Liverpool and London previously and has been described as a moving celebration of a remarkable woman whose story has too often been overshadowed.

Cynthia was a student from Hoylake who fell in love with a young musician called John when they met at Liverpool Art College in 1957. She became Cynthia Lennon, his wife, and mother of their son, Julian.

The play charts the emotional journey of Cynthia’s life before, during and after Beatlemania. It tells the story of a lovely person whose life was full of good and bad times, but also one peppered with laughter and humour.

Wirral Theatre Festival – Family Shows

Wirral Theatre Festival aims to showcase local stories and nurture professional talent either entering or re-emerging into the industry.

The Festival takes place at the Williamson on Friday 15th August, and then at the Floral Pavilion on Saturday 16th.

Saturday afternoon is all about family-friendly shows.

1pm: Trapped in Williamson Art Gallery

A group of friends think it’ll be a great idea to hide in the gallery and sleepover. After dodging security and the building being locked down the friends begin to explore. Darkness soon gets the better of them, and they decide to tell some tales to keep themselves from being scared. Will they survive the night, and more importantly, will they set off all the alarms?

Come and help the friends tell their stories and delve into the magical worlds that they create amongst them!

2pm – Spooky Tales

Four friends meet every Friday to share the scariest tales they’ve found that week at the ‘Friday Night Fright Club’. Who will get scared the most, and who has the best story to tell? Featuring local legends and magical myths, this show is family-friendly, but not for the faint-hearted!

This show includes the winning entry from the Wirral Theatre Festival Writing Competition in 2024.

 

One ticket gets you access to both shows! £8 children, £12 adults, or group booking rates available.

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Wirral Theatre Festival – Evening Shows

Wirral Theatre Festival aims to showcase local stories and nurture professional talent either entering or re-emerging into the industry.

The Festival takes place at the Williamson on Friday 15th August, and then at the Floral Pavilion on Saturday 16th.

Saturday evening is a showcase of new writing. One ticket gets you access to all the shows performed this evening. The first show starts at 6pm.

Second Chance

A one-man-show about a prisoner on death row. He shares his story – his troubled past, the love that gave him hope, and the moment everything changed. With time running out, he reflects on the choices, the fate, and the justice that led him here. Will he get his second chance? Raw, emotional, and deeply human—Second Chance will leave you questioning everything.

Octavia

A tragedy wherein Paul, the husband, goes to space, leaving Adelaide, his wife, to raise their son on her own. The play utilises multi-roling aside from the two leads. It is a tragedy, with themes of marital issues and grief. It is the first part of a trilogy exploring the stages of grief, this in particular studies depression and anger, but by the end potential hope and acceptance.

Date Night

Back by popular demand, our comedy from 2024 is getting a refresh! Jenna feels trapped, James feels lost, Sonny needs a break and Sheila just wants to be loved. When all these worlds collide, mayhem ensues. These four people were never meant to meet, but fate brought them all together. Date Night is all about love, betrayal, joy, meatballs, but most of all… the need to just communicate!

Love & Revolt

Two stories. Two lovers. Two revolutions. From the shadows of Nazi Germany to the heart of Ireland’s fight for freedom, Beneath the Ashes and Before Dawn explore the resilience of love in the face of tyranny, and the courage it takes to stand against the tide.

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Wirral Pop Orchestra and Wirral Big Band

Wirral Pop Orchestra & Wirral Big Band Presents: A CHRISTMAS CONCERT

 

Join us at the gallery for a delightful afternoon of music from two fabulous local bands.

Wirral Big Band and Wirral Pop Orchestra were both started in 2019 by Jan Modelski, an accomplished musician who is passionate about community music, bringing local musicians together.

Wirral Pop Orchestra strays away from the conventional classical classical repertoire exploring the world of Pop, theatre, films and musicals. Wirral Big Band play all things jazz, swing and pop in a Big Band style.

Both bands have enjoyed many successful gigs at a variety of local venues, and we’re delighted to welcome them back to the Williamson for a fabulous festive performance.

 

 

The Williamson Café will be open where you can perchance a ‘Festive Mini Afternoon Tea’ and other refreshments.