Kafka’s Metamorphosis. Adapted by Lemn Sissay OBE. Directed by Scott Graham.
One morning Gregor Samsa awakes to find himself changed. To those around him he is dangerous, untouchable vermin. Worse than that, he is a burden.
A word said, an action out of place, the opening of old wounds, none of which can be undone. Until now Gregor has woken every morning, quietly left to take the same train, and worked to pay off the family debt. But that world explodes on this morning of brutal metamorphosis.
In their first commission since 2019, Frantic Assembly and Lemn Sissay OBE collaborate on this thrilling new adaptation of Metamorphosis. Combining the fluidity and lyricism of Lemn Sissay’s adaptation and Frantic’s uncompromising physicality, this promises to be an unmissable retelling of Franz Kafka’s shocking tale of cruelty and kindness; a visceral and vital depiction of humans struggling within a system that crushes them under its heel.
Commissioned and Produced by Frantic Assembly, in a co-production with Theatre Royal Plymouth, Curve, MAST Mayflower Studios and Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.
Join Playhouse Theatre as they tell the story of Reggae music and the Windrush Generation and hear how their music took the world by storm.
Narrated by comedian John Simmit and featuring ska, rock steady, calypso, gospel, lovers rock, dancehall and Reggae played live by the JA Reggae Band.
Get ready to dance to the music of Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley, Lord Kitchener, Millie Small and many more.
A Rush Theatre Company Production featuring the JA Reggae Band.
Wash away the last of the pandemic blues with this non-stop parade of big hits, belly laughs, booming vocals and Liberace-level costumery from queer cabaret legend Dr Adam Perchard.
When Covid strikes, nightlife icon Dr Adam Perchardmust leave the dazzle and glamour of life as an international superstar and move back to the family farm life in Jersey. But, it is here in their childhood bathroom that they rediscover themselves- one epic pop hit at a time!
Fire up the group WhatsApp and pour yourself a Babycham, babs – it’s time to sing your soapy hearts out. It’sBathtime For Britain BABY!
After ten years of breaking boundaries in their local communities, the disabled artists of RAWD (Random Acts of Wildness Disability) take on the North-West in this debut touring production, SUPER!
Devised from a 3 month Research and Development process with 25 disabled artists based in Birkenhead, RAWD’s debut touring production, SUPER! invites audiences to BOOM, KAPOW and WALLOP into this journey of self-discovery!
Filled with physicality, music and innovative storytelling this vibrant ensemble show lets disabled perspectives take centre stage through the electric lens of superheroes.
This is a show for all the family! Age guidance: we recommend 8+ with parental guidance. The show is full of positivity and is suitable for a family audience so this is a recommendation.
Info about RAWD:
RAWD (Random Acts of Wildness Disability) is dedicated to helping disabled people grow within the arts. Through weekly sessions in Liverpool (In association with Unity Theatre) and Birkenhead they have created a community of disabled artists (over 50) who are passionate about producing work in Merseyside and beyond.
RAWD projects have encouraged communicational development, emotional wellbeing, confidence, physical wellbeing, and sense of ownership and belonging in art and the local creative community.
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Large in size and keen in nature, Zog is eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know.
Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns and roars his way through years one, two and three. Luckily, the plucky Princess Pearl patches him up ready to face his biggest challenge yet…a duel with knight, Sir Gadabout the Great!
The smash-hit stage adaptation from Freckle Productions (the team behind Zog and the Flying Doctors and Stick Man) is back in Liverpool and promises to be bigger, brighter and more roar-some than ever before! With lively songs from Joe Stilgoe and directed by Emma Kilbey, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved Zog is a magical production for all ages.
Join Dorothy and her trusted dog Toto on their epic adventure along the yellow brick road to the Emerald City.
Along the way they meet all those incredible characters including Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion – who all have their own special wishes which they hope the Wizard will grant when they reach their destination of Oz.
The talented cast of St Helens regulars are Maddie Hope Coelho as Dorothy, Reece Sibbald as the Scarecrow, Adam Melville as the Tin Man, Michael Alan-Bailey as the Lion, Hayley Russell as Glinda, Bethany Grace as the Wicked Witch and Warren Donnelly as the Wizard.
Based on the Sunday Times bestseller which inspired one of this century’s most treasured films, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel takes us on a journey to India with an eclectic group of British retirees as they embark on a new life.
The luxury residence is far from the opulence they were promised, but as their lives begin to intertwine, they are charmed in unexpected and life-changing ways.
Starring Belinda Lang (2 Point 4 Children, Oklahoma!), Paul Nicholas (Jesus Christ Superstar, Just Good Friends, EastEnders), Tessa Peake-Jones (Only Fools and Horses) and Graham Seed (The Archers, The Mousetrap). Also featuring Rekha John-Cheriyan (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Tomb Raider, Hollyoaks), Nishad More (King Lear, My Mother’s Wedding) and Marlene Sidaway (Coronation Street, Pride and Prejudice).
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a joyous comedy about taking risks, finding love and embracing second chances, even in the most surprising of places.
Get ready for the journey of a lifetime.
Four timeless stories brought to life in one delightful show.
Dive into Eric Carle’s bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music. Featuring your favourite titles: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre.
Will the Hungry Caterpillar ever be full?
Brown Bear, Brown Bear what do you see?
Where will the Little Rubber Ducks drift to in the big wide sea?
Will the Lonely Firefly find his friends?
Join the Liverpool Playhouse this Summer for a funked-up remix of Lewis Carroll’s classic, where musical streams and digital dreams collide in a riotous adventure for all the family!
When tech-savvy teen Alice tries to repair her dear Dad’s much-loved old stereo, a slip of the screwdriver hurtles her into a strange new world. As the tape unravels, she meets a host of unlikely new friends and meets her musical match against the infamous Queen of Charts.
Spinning together a familiar story with a company of awesomely talented actor-musicians, this new remix, lovingly created with our friends at Theatre Royal Plymouth and Stockroom Productions, is bursting with brilliant original music inspired by the best of British pop.
Come with us down the rabbit hole, through the looking glass and into a Wonderland like you’ve never seen before!
Shakespeare’s most bonkers farce is brought to life in the eighties. Expect mistaken identity, theatrical chaos and belting musical numbers.
Two rival states. Two sets of mismatched twins. One nutty day at the seaside.
An actor from Lancashire arrives in a Yorkshire coastal town to perform his ‘magnificent’ one man show. Trouble is, there’s no audience – everyone’s booked for a Talent Show across town starring the twin brother he’s never met.
His twin brother owes money all over town, has promised his wife a gold chain and is banking on winning the talent show to avoid getting in trouble with some unsavoury characters…
Will the twins discover each other? Will they learn how they became separated? Will either show go on at all?
Various performance times available.
