Let your hair down at Liverpool’s brightest new family panto!
Rapunzel is trapped! She’s at the top of the Radio City Tower and it’s all she’s ever known. All she wants is to have mooch through town and get a curly blow from Voodou but her mum’s not having any of it.
She’s holding out for a hero but the best that she can manage is Webbo, a Bold Street busker with the gift of the gab. Will he save the day or will Rapunzel be left up the tower without a paddle?
Come and join us in the heart of Liverpool for a show that is packed with laughs, songs and a cast that is bursting with talent. Expect big laughs, bigger wigs, and the Dame who keeps coming back for more.
Book now for this smash hit show for all the family and make Hope Street Theatre your new Christmas tradition. It’s hairlarious!
Meet Medea, former pop royalty who finds herself in free fall. Her career is on the rocks. Her husband Jason is trading her in for a younger model. Her kids are being bullied and the paparazzi are camped out on the lawn. It’s enough to make anyone do something drastic…
As a last roll of the dice, Medea invites the cameras inside – a tell-all documentary to capture the real her. But can she even say who that is anymore? All she knows is that the world is watching, and her audience demand a show. Medea has been underestimated her whole life – it’s time to demonstrate what she’s really capable of.
A fiery new version of the Euripides classic by Olivier Award Winning writer Chris Bush and directed by Elin Schofield, our Medea is an urgent dissection of female rage and celebrity fixation. A funny and furious clash between one of the greatest Greek tragedies and the modern world’s unblinking gaze.
Guy Haines dismisses it as a joke. But Bruno isn’t joking.
As Bruno’s obsession spirals out of control, Guy finds himself trapped in a nightmare of guilt, manipulation and fear.
Based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith and inspired by Hitchcock’s iconic film, Strangers on a Train arrives on stage in a thrilling new production directed by Roxana Silbert.
Dark, gripping and full of suspense, Strangers on a Train is a psychological thriller about obsession, manipulation and the devastating consequences of a chance encounter.
Known as ‘James’ to his family and ‘Sir’ to his students, Mr Stephens is the kind of English teacher who thinks knowledge is “gorgeous”. And with a passion for his subject and fire in his heart, he hopes that one day the kids he teaches will learn to love it too.
But not every student makes his job easy, and some are near impossible to reach. Demi Lyons is a kid who other teachers call trouble, and when she joins James’s Year 10 GCSE group, he prepares himself for struggles ahead. What he doesn’t yet know is how far this job, and his life, are going to push him – or whether he’ll survive with his career, health or reputation intact.
Created by Liverpool writer Sean McLoughlin, Daffodils explores family, neglect and professional ambition. It asks if it’s possible for a teacher to care too much – and might the right thing also be terribly wrong?
Come down the rabbit hole for a magical adventure where anything is possible! Join Altru Drama for an exciting and playful retelling of Alice in Wonderland, bringing Lewis Carroll’s much-loved story to life at The Reader.
Mrs Liddel is busy tidying the shop when a family bursts in, looking for directions. But before long, they’re swept into a wonderful world where anything is possible – including a little magic!
Expect fun, lively storytelling, catchy music, and plenty of heart. It’s a magical theatrical adventure for audiences of all ages.
Justin is back with a brand new stand-up comedy show for 2027.
Lately, he has quietly wondered whether the life of a comedian is rock-star enough for him. He enjoys adulation, adoring crowds, and standing ovations. But why does he have to drive himself back up the M6, face diversions, and search for vegan food at late-night service stops?
As always, this show features his back-and-forth with the audience. He covers everything from rock stars to roadworks, superstars to supermarkets, and all points in between. It all feels personal and effortless. But as the Guardian said, “The amount of first-rate comic craft that goes into his routines is worthy of admiration.”
★★★★ “What sets him apart is the craft. Lightning fast wit, masterful delivery.” Chortle
★★★★ “If joke-telling is your thing, then Justin Moorhouse is your man…very high gag rate” Fest
★★★★“Skilful crafting…he keeps the laughs coming” British Theatre Guide
“He charms the pants off the crowd” Sunday Times
“The amount of first-rate comic craft that goes into his routines is worthy of admiration” Guardian
“Simultaneously down-to- earth and out of this world” The List
Age restriction: 14+
Tuesday 27.10.26 11am and 1pm Halton lea Library Runcorn WA7 2PF
FREE No Booking Required
THE WONDERSHELF- TMESIS THEATRE
Step into a magical bookcase where myths and legends burst into life! Join us on an unforgettable adventure packed with puppetry, music, and laughter. A celebration of imagination and the joy of reading. Perfect for curious minds and dreamers of all ages.
A commission for WordFest-Wakefield Libraries, this show is made by Liverpool’s renowned physical theatre company, Tmesis.
‘With The Wondershelf, Tmesis take you on a wondrous journey, which celebrates and inspires the imagination and the magic some of us forget we are capable of’ R Higson-Blythe- Wakefield Council
Suitable For Under 11s
You’ve heard about the SIX Queens – don’t miss the EIGHT Henrys!
We all know King Henry the Eighth – but wait till you meet the horrid Henrys that came before him!
Why was Henry the Sixth bludgeoned to death? What made Henry the Second eat a mattress? Henry the First’s daughter tried to kill him and Henry the Third became king aged nine! Why did Henry the Fourth insist his knights take a bath? What made Henry the Fifth burn a tailor alive? Why did Henry the Seventh make the most important man in the country check his poo? And get ready to see the incredible tales of Henry the Eighth himself!
Don’t miss this riotously entertaining history of the Horrible Henrys!
Age 5+
He’s back, and he’s Fair Dinkum Funny!
After 40+ years of touring the UK, selling millions of records, and releasing 21 classic albums, KEVIN BLOODY WILSON remains the gold standard for Aussie comedy —outrageous & unfiltered. Kev’s still the cheekiest bloke on the planet.
His PC free, DILLIGAF attitude, is the kind of funny that’s stood the test of time. Part poet, part piss-taker and the king of the sing-a-long.
From outback pubs to the London Palladium and now to TikTok, Kev’s songs and stories continue to connect generations — with his viral videos introducing his irreverent humour to a whole new crowd
He’s the bloke who never bowed to political correctness, and thanks to his timeless style of uproarious entertainment, a whole new generation has joined the party!
Sharing the stage once again with his not-so-secret weapon — his retirement fund, JENNY TALIA from Australia — Kev’s bringing an all-new show packed with the songs and stories that made him a legend.
Age 16+
