Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a crash-bang-thump.
Together with his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu. However, Pearl’s uncle, the King, has other ideas about whether princesses should be doctors, and she’s soon locked up in the castle back in a crown and a silly frilly dress!
With a bit of help from some friends and half a pound of cheese, can Pearl make her uncle better and prove princesses can be doctors too?
Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling sequel, Freckle Productions (Zog, Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales, Tabby McTat) bring the creative team behind Zog, Emma Kilbey and Joe Stilgoe, back together for this truly modern take on the classic fairy tale.
Most suitable for ages 3+ but all ages welcome.
This Christmas, the Liverpool Playhouse stage will burst into life with a brand new kickass-pirational pop musical from the producer of the global hit SIX.
The story follows our inquisitive heroine Jade as she breaks away from her class to take a peek behind the scenes at the not yet open Gallery of Greatness in the local museum. Along her journey she is surprised to meet the original and incredible wonder women: Mary Seacole, Frida Kahlo, Rosa Parks, Amelia Earhart, Marie Curie, Emmeline Pankhurst to name just a few.
From explorers to artists, scientists to secret agents, hear the stories of some of history’s strongest mothers, sisters and daughters; all independent icons who really did change the world.
There are additional matinee shows at 1.30pm and 3pm on various dates. Check here for details.
The blockbuster story that captivated the world is now an epic stage thriller.
The curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered, and alongside his body are a series of baffling codes. Follow the pulse-racing journey as Professor Robert Langdon, played by Television favourite Nigel Harman and fellow cryptologist Sophie Neveu (Hannah Rose Caton) attempt to solve the riddles, leading to the works of Leonardo Da Vinci and beyond, deep into the vault of history.
With guidance from teacher and friend Sir Leigh Teabing, Langdon and Neveu embark on a breathless race through the streets of Europe. The pair must decipher the labyrinthine code before a shocking historical secret is lost forever.
Based on the best-selling novel of this century, with over 100 million copies sold, unlock the secrets of The Da Vinci Code in the world premiere stage adaptation of the international phenomenon.
Translated into over 50 different languages, with author Dan Brown named as one of Time’s 100 most influential people and adapted into a smash-hit movie that grossed over $750 million, The Da Vinci Code surprises at every twist.
Now you can experience the sensational story live on stage, as Langdon and Neveu follow the trail of clues and race to uncover the truth in the greatest thriller of the past 2000 years.
It’s me again, your old internet friend Dr Giggles.
It’s time for a little get together; so pull up a chair, get all cosy and let me tell you about the time I gave this horse a boner. I’ll bring my skates, you bring your wallet and we’ll all take some piccies. Maybe this show is the real vaccine?
As seen on The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS), Taskmaster (Channel 4), QI (BBC Two), Travel Man (Channel 4) and co-host of Mel Giedroyc’s Unforgivable (Dave). ‘
There’s only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that’s an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots.
Bernard and the boys will be playing all your Lancashire Hotpot favourites: I Fear Ikea, Shopmobility Scooter and of course…Chippy Tea!
It’s going to be an unbeatable night of music and laughs for everyone. Whether you’re up for a battered sausage or a tub of gravy you’re in for a great time with the Hotpots!
Two scallies, a lot of weed and the ghost of Elvis. Just a normal Saturday night in Fazakerley.
Robbie has a power. It’s not unique, his nan had it too; maybe if she’d listened to the ghost in the white jumpsuit Robbie wouldn’t have to put up with him.
But then the fame, the fortune, the girl, and the lad who wants to kill him wouldn’t be there and he’s more than happy with three of those things.
Gary Delaney is a razor sharp one-liner comedian, who is widely regarded as being the most quotable comic on the circuit. The high quantity of stand out gags leaves the audience struggling to remember them all.
Gary is at home in venues from arts centres and theatres to rowdy pubs and clubs and corporate gigs.
Gary regularly plays all the big clubs including The Comedy Store, Highlight, Jongleurs, Komedia, Glee, Rawhide, The Frog and Bucket, Hyena, Baby Blue, The Stand, Comedy Café, Lee Hurst’s Backyard, Banana Cabaret and headlines at clubs throughout the UK.
Gary is a regular guest on Mock The Week and has also recently appeared on Dave’s ‘One Night Stand’, Comedy Central’s ‘Comedy Blue’ and on Channel 4’s ‘Robert’s Web’ as well as Radio 4’s ‘Loose Ends’ and Radio 2’s ‘Russell Kane’s Whistle-Stop Tour’.
Gary has also written for other stand-ups including Ivan Brackenbury’s Hospital Radio Roadshow (Perrier Award nominee in 2007), Jason Manford and for Micky Flanagan’s appearance on the Royal Variety Performance.
Gary has written for a variety of TV and radio programmes including 8 Out of 10 Cats, Mock The Week, Russell Howard’s Good News, Jason Manford’s Comedy Rocks, and Radio 4’s The News Quiz. Gary received two Sonys for his work for Kerrang! Radio. Gary’s Twitter feed was also nominated for a Chortle Award in 2011.
Based on the popular children’s book by Asa Murphy. Bring your little monkeys to meet Headmaster Mr Plop, Miss Jolly and Charlie the Monkey for a fun-filled visit to Jungle School, in a brand-new interactive children’s show full of dancing, music and laughter.
Miss Jolly tells everyone about one of her special pupils, Charlie the monkey, and his journey to learn a very special lesson about himself.
Fun-loving Charlie hates his bum, but when he receives a special birthday surprise, he thinks his bum problems are over – but he soon learns that having a bigger, better bum may not be as important as he thinks. Little ones will love The Fruit Picking Song, The Laughter Song, Perfect In Every Way and the super catchy The Bum Bum Song.
Suitable for children aged 0-8 and those young at heart.
This new play from Grin Theatre Company, written by Wes Williams, re-imagines the turbulent relationship between the iconic gay writer Joe Orton and his partner Kenneth Halliwell.
Based on true events and incidents the play explores their lives together and what eventually torn them apart. Their love affair had a vicious life of its own that led to an act of violence that no one could have predicted.
Through their stories and the people who they knew, the play gives us a brief and disturbed snapshot of their lives together.
Joe’s intense passions and Kenneth’s inner turmoil make for a dark and unforgiving story.
Listen to Joe’s version and then listen to Kenneth’s version and maybe the truth of what really happened on that fateful night might become a little clearer.
Fringe First award winner Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed production heads on an extensive national tour, after sell-out seasons in Shanghai, New York, Edinburgh, and in the West End of London.
Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, Black Is The Color Of My Voice follows a successful jazz singer and civil rights activist seeking redemption after the untimely death of her father.
She reflects on the journey that took her from a young piano prodigy destined for a life in the service of the church, to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement.
Written and directed by Apphia Campbell
