Event type: Theatre

Green Bibliofest: The Greatest Robot E...

The Greatest Robot Ever is a brand new, rhyming story presented by KnottedHawk Productions. This interactive dance theatre show is perfect for children 3-8 years and their grown ups.

Glitch the little robot doesn’t feel special like all the other amazing robots living in the junkyard. With the help of their best friend, Shift, they go on a quest to find the pieces to make them stand out!

Full of fun, adventure and self discovery; will Glitch find what they were searching for all along? Using projection, dance and storytelling, children interact with the performers throughout the show and take part in an engaging workshop exploring resilience, friendship and wellbeing.

This event is suitable for children aged 3-8

Romeo & Juliet – GET CREATI...

Enemies. Balconies… Sausage Rolls?!?!

Three award-winning fools tackle Shakespeare’s epic love story with nothing but a box of bargain bin wigs, a flowery dress, and a burst air mattress they found by the bins…

Described as ‘like Horrible Histories but funnier’ (Primary Times), the ‘delightfully wacky’ Rubbish Shakespeare Company return to their Liverpool home, fresh off their smash-hit turns at the Edinburgh Fringe and the West End! Riotous and interactive, this “Rubbish” take on Romeo and Juliet isn’t your granny’s Shakespeare, it’s a joyously anarchic, family-friendly treat.

Featuring clowning, physical comedy, silly mischievous storytelling and high-octane slapstick action, this ‘side-splittingly funny’ (The List) tragedy is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare – or even theatre itself.

This “Rubbish” show will have the whole family rolling in the aisles laughing!

Suitable for ALL AGES!

Up & Away – GET CREATIVE

An interactive family friendly show using words, puppetry, and physical theatre, in a celebration of hope and dreaming the impossible!

Join them on an exciting journey as they take you on a journey of the discovery of flight and the hot air balloon!

This show will feature a special post-show drawing session on featuring the themes of the play

Pirate Princess – GET CREATIVE

Pirate Princess is a heart warming story of hope against adversity told with physical theatre, clowning and circus. This brand new solo show by circus performer and professional idiot Gemma Bond tells the tale of poor shipwrecked Princess Poppy. Can she overcome a big dress, extreme weather and the ultimate test of strength to see her way to safety?

Inspired by strong and inventive women of history Poppy must transform physically and mentally if she is to have any hope of rescuing herself from eternity on an island in the ocean. The show encourages all to reuse, repurpose and recycle as Poppy reinvents her outfit and her mindset to overcome her predicament.

A visual feast of colourful costume and a unique crow’s nest on a pole prop, this is a fun filled show for children aged 5 to 11 and their families.

AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

“Phenomenal act! Pole work made family friendly is fantastic! Listening to the children’s reactions was my favourite! Engaging from beginning to end – genuinely entertaining. Such a family-friendly, feminist driven tale. Personally enjoyed this more than any Panto in recent years. Please tour.”

An Officer and a Gentleman – The...

Prepare to be swept off your feet with An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical, based on the award-winning 80s movie. This timeless story of love, courage, and redemption will make your heart soar and leave you breathless, longing for more.

Be part of the emotional journey of Zack Mayo, a fearless young officer candidate, and the captivating Paula Pokrifki, whose fiery spirit matches his own. Their encounters ignite a spark that transcends boundaries, awakening a passionate love that defies all odds.

Stage Write Night

Join the Royal Court for an evening of script in hand readings from their writing programme – Stage Write.

There will be a selection of 10 minute excerpts from some of the scripts that have been submitted over the last two months. This is the chance to get an early look at works in progress as a team of actors and creatives get them ready for the next stage.

Scripts for Tuesday 12 November confirmed:

The Quare Gunk by Mark BrennanCorpsing Gareth by David Brown Ward Ten by Mo Hansch Please Like This Story by Eugene O’HareThe Cabin by Robert Emlyn SlaterQualified by Lee Thompson.

Feedback from the audience and questions for any of the participants will be welcomed as we continue to develop the best in new writing.

Lost Soul 2

Dave Kirby (Brick Up The Mersey Tunnels, Lost Soul, Council Depot Blues, Reds & Blues) is back at The Court with the smash hit sequel to Lost Soul!

Smigger’s having a mid-life crisis. All he wants to do is roll back the years and dance to 70s soul music with Donna, Terry and Pat. But since the grandkid came along, Donna hasn’t been interested in their usual Sunday nights in town (or much else).

Their daughter hasn’t helped, lumbering them with the baby most weekends while she’s out with the dad. Well, maybe the dad (it’s a one in four chance). Smigger’s had enough, his head’s wrecked and he’s not having it any more.

Smigger, Donna, Terry and Pat will take us from Scottie Road to Pontins Prestatyn to Liverpool’s over-40s Sunday night pub scene for endless laughter set to a 70s soul soundtrack that will have you dancing out of the Royal Court and strutting straight down to Soul Train.

Age advisory 14+ Some strong language

 Cast confirmed: Paul Duckworth, Lindzi Germain, Michael Hawkins, Jennifer Hynes, Cath Rice, Andrew Schofield and Lenny Wood

Written by Dave Kirby
Directed by Bob Eaton
Designed by Jocelyn Meall
Lighting Design by Ian Scott
Sound Design by Kate Harvey

Performance Information 

Stalls tickets are available with a meal (served at your table before the show) for an extra £14. Click here to see our menu. If you are eating with us please arrive at least an hour before the performance.

Tickets are available for the show alone in stalls, circle and balcony.

You can also dine next door in the Courtyard Bar & Kitchen. Their pre-theatre offer is two courses for £18 and three for £22pp. Book a table on their website by clicking here.

Circle and balcony will open at 7.15pm. There are bars in both areas for pre-show and interval drinks. Stalls will be open from 6:15pm.

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.

Please note – the bar will close 15 minutes before the advertised start time. £2 from every ticket bought will be donated to The Royal Court Liverpool Trust. For more details go to royalcourttrust.org.

BSL performance is on Tuesday 3 September (interpreter Karl Llorca); Audio described performance is on Wednesday 4 September (describer Anne Hornsby). To book please contact Box Office or email laura@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com

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

The Railway Children

Woolton Drama Group is proud to present their next production: ‘The Railway Children’ by E. Nesbit, and by arrangement with Nick Hern books.

Written in 1906, Nesbit’s novel, upon which this play is based, tells the story of siblings Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis as they adapt to a new life in the country after their father mysteriously disappears. Each day they hope he will return on the 9.15am train but instead the railway tracks bring unexpected ventures.

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Woolton Drama Group has been putting on shows, plays and pantomimes in the area for over sixty years.

Two Cities… Half The World Away

This is a story about the rivalry between the two great northern cities of Liverpool and Manchester and, the fact that they have so much in common yet… it is often football rivalry that separates them. 

Set in a Police Station during the Europa League tie at Old Trafford in 2016, two young lads, Terry, a Utd fan, and Liam, a Liverpool fan, are stopped on their way to the game and taken into custody for non-payment of fines. 

With the game about to start, desk sergeant Frank (50s), places them into the same cell to save time and energy. Once the game gets underway a story of inter-city rivalry unfolds. We see the two open–up about family life and their own personalities. In a tiny cell with fan rivalry erupting every 5 minutes, Frank wants the pair gone so he can deal with an urgent family matter. 

Seeing a way past a football-fuelled mindset and wanting their fines paid to catch the second–half the lads soon find they have a lot more in common than they ever imagined. 

Presented by Beyond The Line Theatre Company.

 

It’s A Wonderful Life

“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings…”

It’s Christmas Eve, Bedford Falls.

George Bailey, a down-on-his-luck banker, believes life has left him behind. But when his guardian angel appears, George is astounded to witness what life could be like without all of the good deeds he’s done. Maybe life wouldn’t be as wonderful without him…

Inspired by the 1946 Frank Capra film of the same name, this enchanting adaptation breathes new life into the heart-warming magic of the original story.

It’s A Wonderful Life marks Old Fruit Jar Productions’ third visit to Liverpool’s Royal Court after the success of The Incident Room and Twelfth Night.

Contains some distressing themes, but this production is suitable for all ages.

★★★★★ – Liverpool Echo, The Incident Room

★★★★★ – North West End, The Incident Room

★★★★★ – The Broken Spine, The Incident Room

★★★★ ½ – Good News Liverpool, The Incident Room

★★★★ ½ – Arts City Liverpool, The Incident Room

★★★★ – Wirral Globe, The Incident Room

★★★★ – North West End, Twelfth Night

“Proof that Liverpool’s Arts scene is thriving” – Liverpool Echo

“An ensemble piece and everyone shines!” – Wirral Globe

“A promising crew of young actors with exciting careers ahead” – A Young(ish) Perspective

“Old Fruit Jar Productions have pulled out all the stops” North West End

“All of a sudden, theatre in Liverpool is looking very exciting” North West End

“Performances from Old Fruit Jar’s extraordinary young cast all stand up to scrutiny” Sightlines UK

It’s A Wonderful Life will transfer to St George’s Hall (10th – 13th December) following it’s run at Liverpool’s Royal Court due to popular demand!