Chaos reigns in this brand-new farce of mistaken identities and disastrous decisions from the witty pen of star of stage and screen, Nigel Planer (The Young Ones, The Comic Strip Presents, Blackadder, Death in Paradise).
The event is held St Helens Theatre Royal, 14 September, 7.30pm. See here for tickets.
An unlikely bunch of modern-day do-gooders try to make the world a better place,but lose the plot, their morals and even their clothes in all the best traditions of classic British farce.
Timothy has quit the world of banking and now – for all the wrong reasons – wants to give something back and help those less fortunate. Along with his brazen and shameless PR agent, he plans a charity auction to raise money for good causes.
He misguidedly enlists the help of narcissist TV personality, Matthew Board – a man clearly on the edge in more ways than one. Matters are made worse by Sir Ommany John, a geriatric world-famous artist who still has an eye for the ladies; Katia, a confused Finnish exchange student and not to mention Timothy’s crazed ex-wife who is out for revenge…and will the plasterer ever turn up?
The doors slam and the double entendres flow and with more misunderstandings and mayhem than you can shake a charity collection box at, this play will have you in stitches and make you question if things really are, All Above Board.
Bye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless, iconic music of ‘Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons’.
The event is held St Helens Theatre Royal, 24 September, 7.30pm. See here for tickets.
Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto complete with energetic and stylish choreography ensures that Bye Bye Baby is a show that will make it a night remember!
Includes 31 of Valli’s greatest hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Grease, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’, Working My Way Back To You, and many more!
John’s bad back is much better now, thank you, so he can safely punch the air once more.
The event is held Liverpool Playhouse, 20 April 2022, 7.30pm. See here for tickets.
He performs all the faves from his pre-lockdown tour: ‘Blue Light Kettle’, ‘Rapidly Downhill’ and ‘I Covet Joan’s Berlingo’, not to mention classics like ‘Y Reg’, ‘I Can’t Go Back To Savoury’ and ‘Pigeons in Flight’.
Expect too fantastic new ditties written during lockdown, including ‘Stay at Home and Protect the VHS’. The songs will be interrupted by hilarious phone calls from Ken, Mary and Joan Chitty, plus John’s tips on how to cope with modern home life, as described in his stylish new(ish) book ‘Two Margarines and other Domestic Dilemmas’! As seen recently in Ricky and Ralph Go Out.
Winner of the Olivier Award and Tony Award® for Best Play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time brings Mark Haddon’s international best-selling novel to thrilling life on stage in a dazzling adaptation by two-time Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens and directed by Olivier and Tony Award® winner Marianne Elliott (War Horse, Company).
Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at maths, while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbour’s dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world.
Hailed as ‘extraordinary,’ ‘dazzling’ and ‘unmissable’ by Time Magazine, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a theatrical phenomenon simply not to be missed.
Please note: This production contains strobe lighting, smoke effects, high intensity video & light effects, and loud sound effects. Suitable for 11+. There is some strong language in this production, as there is in the novel. This occurs at the very beginning of the show and infrequently at other points during the show. We can provide a copy of the full script should you wish to have more information.
Can you remember your first time? Nathaniel can’t seem to forget his. To be fair, he has it playing on repeat for the last 15 years.
The event is held Unity Theatre, 21 October, 7.30pm. See here for tickets.
Now the party is over, the balloons have all burst and he’s left living his best queer life: brunching on pills and Googling kangaroo vaginas, ancient condoms and human cesspits on a weekday morning… or is he?
Award-winning HIV+ theatre-maker Nathaniel Hall (It’s a Sin) and Dibby Theatre present their critically acclaimed ‘hilarious’ and ‘heart breaking’ hit autobiographical show about growing up positive in a negative world.
Join him as he blows the lid on the secret he’s been keeping all these years.
A Waterside Arts Commission supported by Arts Council England.
Up Next is a new event series showcasing exciting new work from Merseyside performers. In one evening, you can experience a double bill of sharing’s across both their spaces, premiering new writing from across the city.
The event is held Unity Theatre, 18 September, 8.30pm. See here for tickets.
Violet feels anxious when she’s around Glen. So what? People feel nervous around their romantic partners – it’s called butterflies. But Violet feels nervous around Glen all the time. She has intrusive and obsessive thoughts that she will hurt Glen while she sleeps.
A Heavenly Way to Die is a love story about being in a relationship while suffering from Harm OCD. This rehearsed reading is supported by the Unity and the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.
The award-winning Liverpool Theatre Festival (LTF) returns by popular demand from 1-12 September 2021 to the iconic St Luke’s Bombed-Out Church. Drama, comedy, musicals, opera, cabaret, children’s productions and more fill an exciting jam-packed programme.
Liverpool Theatre Festival features 2Gorgeous4U (Wednesday 1 September); Perfectly Frank (Tuesday 2 September); The Last Five Years (Friday 3 September); When Another Dragon Roars (Saturday 4 September); Everybody’s Talking About Musicals (Saturday 4 September); Boing…Meow! The Musical (Sunday 5 September); Electric Dreams (Sunday 5 September); An Evening Without Kate Bush (Monday 6 September); Twice Nightly (Tuesday 7 September); Swan Song (Wednesday 8 September); Opera Beneath The Stars (Thursday 9 September); Broken Biscuits (Friday 10 September); Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare (Saturday 11 September); Laughterhouse Comedy (Saturday 11 September); Goldilocks And The Fab 4 (Sunday 12 September); with Something About George – The George Harrison Story closing the festival (12 September).
For more info and to book tickets visit the Liverpool Theatre Festival website.
