Event type: Theatre

A reckless reappraisal of the life of former Ugly Rumours front man and Britain’s first pop Prime Minister Tony Blair.

The story of how one man went from peace-loving, long-haired hippy and would-be pop star to warmongering multimillionaire in just a couple of decades. Throw in a stellar cast of larger-than-life characters – Cherie Blair, Princess Diana, John Prescott, Peter Mandelson, Alastair Campbell, Osama bin Laden, George W Bush, Saddam Hussein and Gordon Brown – it’s Yes, Minister meets The Rocky Horror Show! and a musical like no other.

A hilarious musical tragedy of political intrigue, religion, power, and romance; this rip-roaring new musical by Harry Hill and Steve Brown received critical acclaim following a sold-out run at the Park Theatre in London.

The legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story The Woman In Black returns to Liverpool this Christmas, direct from London’s West End, after an incredible 33 year run at the Fortune Theatre.

The Woman in Black brilliantly delivers atmosphere, illusion and horror! Experience the thrill and excitement of this critically-acclaimed international theatre event that has been seen by over 7 million people worldwide, and continues to delight and terrify audiences of all generations.

Obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, Arthur Kipps engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul.

“Guaranteed to chill the blood.”
Evening Standard

Performance times:

Afternoons at 1:30pm – Thu 7, Thu 14, Thu 21, Thu 28, Fri 29
Afternoons at 2:00pm – Sat 9, Sat 16, Sat 23 Sat 30
Evenings at 7:30pm – Tue 5, Wed 6, Thu 7, Fri 8, Sat 9, Mon 11, Tue 12, Wed 13, Thu 14, Fri 15, Sat 16, Mon 18, Thu 19, Wed 20, Thu 21, Fri 22, Sat 23, Wed 27, Thu 28, Fri 29, Sat 30

Miranda Rose Hall’s darkly funny, life-affirming show directed by Nathan Powell is a bold experiment in eco theatre-making. Co-produced by the Barbican and Headlong.

“The difference between death and extinction is this: death is to cease to exist. Extinction is to extinguish. I think of death as individual. Extinction is collective.” Naomi is part of a theatre company who have made a play especially for you, those living through extinction, but the actors haven’t shown up yet. In the meantime, Naomi has a plan.

This innovative one woman show takes us on a life-changing journey to confront the urgent ecological disaster that is unfolding around us. Part ritual, part battle cry, and powered by bicycles, this fiercely feminist off-grid production is a moving exploration of what it means to be human in an era of man-made extinction.

Sharing learning from Europe and Katie Mitchell, Headlong present an innovative touring model, the first of its kind in the UK, which sees a play tour, while the people do not.

The Barbican hosts the beginning of this journey wherein each city a blueprint of the show will be uniquely brought to life by a different team of theatre makers in each venue. It forms part of a ground-breaking international experiment in reimagining theatre in a climate crisis.

Headlong will partner with and stage the play at Belgrade Theatre Coventry, New Vic Stoke, Theatre Royal Plymouth, York Theatre Royal, and Shakespeare North. Further venues, casting and creative teams to be announced shortly.

Barefaced Comedy is back for a laugh-out-loud evening of stand up, hosted by comedian Freddy Quinne.

Forget about what’s going on outside and join them for a hilarious evening. They have three dates for you to book with the headliners Justin Moorhouse, Dan Nightingale & Matt Bragg to make sure you have the most fun possible!

It’s Friday morning. We meet Pierre in his office, filling in some paperwork. In walks Katherine… their eyes lock and instantly it’s pure passion and sexual chemistry. After work, they find themselves in bed with one another…

Built around the musical playlist of Katy Perry, they find themselves tackling genuine relationship problems. “Katherine and Pierre” thrills through a physically and tightly choreographed heightened drag world.

The two performers, Bobbie Twaddle and Ellie Begley are amazing in all aspects, whether it’s spinning wildly on office chairs, lip-syncing well known classics, or performing precise choreography blindfolded… you won’t be able to help but ditch your seat and start partying with the performers!

Through energetic movement, intricate sound design and “Mime Dancing”, Talk Small’s Liverpool Debut promises to deliver a queer, passionate and enjoyable experience for all who attend.

Running time – 60 mins

Age guidance – 15+

St Helens audiences are guaranteed a fantastic Easter treat when Beauty and the Beast sweeps into the Theatre Royal next month.

The lavish fairytale production from Regal Entertainments is packed with stunning and colourful costumes, laugh out loud comedy and a fantastic soundtrack of songs to sing and dance along to.

Belle is a beautiful young woman who falls in love with the most unexpected of princes, one who has been cursed to live as a hideous beast. Will the Beast learn how to love and be loved in return – and will the spell be broken in time for a happily ever after?

There are also evening performances on select days, see here for full listings.

Are you ready for a unique experience like never before? Two beatboxers and one actress will take you on a journey with powerful beats and haunting rhythms, leaving you mesmerised and captivated.

Sophie and her mum don’t seem to connect like they used to. When new boyfriend Eric moves in to take the role of ‘Stepdad’, Sophie feels pushed out more than ever.

Now endless partying has become screaming and shouting and Sophie must choose… Get the hell out or save her mum.

Producers Kitchen Sink Live are a Northern based not-for-profit Professional Theatre and Film company, created to improve young people’s mental health through arts and culture.

They provide OPEN platforms to EMPOWER young people to tell REAL stories to CHALLENGE current perceptions.

Running time: 45 mins
Q&A: 15-20 mins
Suitable for age 13+

Content warning: Discusses experiences of domestic violence, flashing lights and loud sounds.

Written by Abby Melia Directed by Abby Melia & Bradley Thompson

In partnership with Unity Theatre, Everton in the Community, Merseyside Domestic Violence Service & Arts Council England. Originally supported by Unity Theatre and 20 Stories High.

Ladyfriends is a high-octane romp through love letters, third dates, and lesbian period dramas – via the (probably) true stories of Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst. Rammed with live music and film, it digs up real-life queer history to ask the age-old question: “are we dating, or are we just really good friends?”

Annie and Christabel are dating. Historians dispute this on the grounds of ‘inaccuracies’ and ‘lack of scholastic rigour’ and ‘the over-interpretation of the fact that women shared bedrooms’.

Expect confetti, PowerPoints, and power ballads.