Audiences at the historic Hanover Street venue are being invited to follow the Yellow Brick Road as Regal Entertainments presents The Wizard Of Oz.
The stunning show promises to be packed with fantastic performances, fabulous costumes, and lots of laughs. The panto is directed by Olivia Sloyan.
Join Dorothy and Toto on their epic adventure to the Emerald City and be with them as they meet a cast of incredible characters including Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion along the way.
Will the Wicked Witch succeed in stopping them in their tracks? Or will the good witch Glinda help the friends in their mission to meet the wonderful Wizard himself?
The cast includes Rebecca Bryan who dons the famous ruby red slippers to play Dorothy, Reece Sibbald as the Scarecrow, Chris Edgerley as the Tin Man, Michael Alan-Bailey as the Lion, Hayley Russell as Glinda, Tori Hargreaves as the Wicked Witch, and Adam Melville as the Wizard.
Times vary and include matinee shows, check here for full details.
Nuri is a beekeeper; his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo – until the unthinkable happens.
When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to escape. On their terrifying journey, they must face the pain of their own unbearable loss alongside incredible danger. Above all – they must journey to find each other again. This compassionate and beautiful play is a story of connection- between friends, families and strangers.
Winner of the Aspen Words Award, Runner up for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, and one of The Times top three bestselling books of 2020, Christy Lefteri’s best-selling novel has its world premiere here, in a brand new adaptation by Nesrin Alrefaai, and Matthew Spangler who adapted our sell-out production of The Kite Runner.
This co-production, in association with Nottingham Playhouse and UK Productions reunites the production partners behind the hugely successful stage adaptation of The Kite Runner, which recently opened on Broadway.
Shakespeare’s most brilliant and bloody tragedy is returning to Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre this autumn.
Macbeth will be staged at the historic Hanover Street theatre from 4 – 9 October in a thrilling adaptation from the award-winning Daniel Taylor Productions.
The production was performed to acclaim in March 2019 and returns to the theatre due to unprecedented demand.
Set in the aftermath of a ruinous civil war in Scotland, the powerful production explores the damaging psychological effects of war, betrayal and political ambition of those who seek power for its own sake.
When brave general Macbeth receives a startling prophecy from three witches that one day he will sit on the Scottish throne, it sets in train a series of bloody events which threaten to tear both the country – and the ambitious Macbeth’s life – apart.
Shakespeare wrote his ‘Scottish play’ in the early years of the reign of James I, the Edinburgh-born son of Mary, Queen of Scots, and its first public performance came at London’s Globe Theatre in April 1611.
Fletch and Liam. Grew up together. Best mates since primary and virtually inseparable.
The difference between them is that whilst Fletch was getting suspended from school, Liam was studying. Now Liam’s off to Oxford whilst Fletch stays home. But with Liam away, who is going to keep Fletch out of trouble?
Sorry, You’re Not A Winner is a coming-of-age story navigating class, new surroundings, and the complexity of friendship.
Amateur production performed by arrangement with Nick Hern Books
Drawing together two impressive writers, Famished: Women and the Irish Famine comprises a performance of Cherry Smyth’s poem Famished, followed by a presentation by Jaki McCarrick on her play (recently shown in New York): Belfast Girls.
Both works handle the Irish Famine, the poverty it continues to reveal and bearing witness to a lost generation.
Famished is a poetic sequence by Cherry Smyth, exploring the Irish Famine and how imperialism contributed to the largest refugee crisis of the nineteenth century. Delivered with composer Ed Bennett and vocalist Lauren Kinsella, her poetry draws on the power of collective lament, using music and expanded singing.
Belfast Girls is a play that follows five women on their flight from Famine to refuge in Australia, bereft of choice, money and nourishment. McCarrick will speak of the inspiration for the work and her plans for it now.
An in-conversation Q&A follows, in which Smyth and McCarrick reflect on each other’s work and take questions from the audience.
Part of the Liverpool Irish Festival
T trains dogs. He trains them to fight. He trains them to fight until death.
D sits in meetings. On the outside she feigns interest in the office politics. On the inside, questions gnaw away at her as she tries to work out what to do with her life and the new one she’s carrying.
When a horrific crime smashes these two worlds together; T and D are forced to deal with
their shared past. Sifting through the wreckage, they try to work out what led them to this precise moment.
DOGS is a gut-punch of a play about nature, nurture and what we inherit.
Jesse and Taylor are two young women in love. At least they think they are. But do we ever really know what love feels like for the other person? Is it real love, if they don’t always say it back?
A Billion Times I Love You is a 60 minute rollercoaster ride through the backchat and bust-ups, kisses and cleaning products that underscore one couple’s hunt for queer romantic bliss.
Written from the heart by Patrick Maguire and directed with love by Jessica Meade, A Billion Times I Love You is a brilliant new play about finding new ways to say I love you, when it feels like your soulmate’s stopped listening. Features unreleased music by Crawlers, one of the UK’s most exciting new rock bands.
Winner of the Homotopia Writers’ Award 2021, this world premiere is supported by Homotopia, the longest running LGBTQIA arts festival in the UK (happening every November), develop and platform local, national, and international LGBTQIA artists.
Performance times vary, check here for full listings.
Felix is uptight and unlucky in love. He’s the mate of honour at his best friend’s wedding – one they’ve been planning since childhood – and he’s going to make sure it’s absolutely perfect.
That is, as long as there are no distractions along the way…
A queer rom-com from Will Jackson, star of Yours Sincerely at Homotopia Festival 2021.
Confetti follows wedding planner Felix, as he embarks on a romance of his own – and you’re invited!
Young Homotopia is back with another fun and frolicking Fairy-tale adaptation.
This year they bring us the classic tale of Hansel and Gretel, with a very queer twist. Expect laughter, dancing, fabulous lip-sync and a some poignant and timely message too.
Head along and support the future of queer art and activism, with the talented, young LGBTQIA+ icons this city has to offer.
Jack and the Beanstalk follows the critically acclaimed, sold-out production of Sleeping Beauty at The Hope Street Theatre in 2021.
This year’s production will have a distinctive Liverpool sound with many of the production’s songs coming from bands/artists from the Liverpool/Merseyside region.
Producer Christopher Jones of Just Entertainment says “We wanted to follow on from last year with a production that promises to be bigger and better! I feel we have brought together a talented and ambitious creative team that will bring something magical to Hope Street Theatre’s intimate space. We are delighted to have a cast of amazing local talent on-board bringing the pantomime to life – ensuring this is a pantomime for all the family.”
Jack and the Beanstalk will be headlined by Liverpool Live’s Lesley Butler who will be playing the magical Mother Nature and Alice Carlile who is best known for her work with Britain’s Got Talent’s golden buzzer finalists, The Merseygirls as Jill.
Recent LIPA graduate and Liverpudlian Joe Owens will play the titular Jack Trott, while Director John Garfield-Roberts will also be taking on the larger-than-life role of Dame Trott. Phil Perez – the UK’s face of the family board game Pop-Up Pirate, will be getting in everyone’s face as the evil Fleshcreep.
Magician and ventriloquist Dean Raymond will be entertaining the crowd as the lovable Silly Simon. The principal cast is rounded off perfectly with radio legend Billy Butler lending his voice to the Giant Blunderbore. Local performers Sarah Collinge (Liverpool Theatre School) and Freya Barnes (The Hammond) return to the company as adult ensemble alongside a gigantic junior ensemble from Hope Street based Performers Theatre School.
