This Girl – A Cynthia Lennon Story

A powerful stage production by Mike Howl will tell the story of Cynthia Lennon in Liverpool this spring.

The musical called This Girl will be performed at the Capstone Theatre on 29th and 30th May and will feature original songs including ‘Mother Mary’ by Julian Lennon.

The story of John Lennon’s first wife shines the spotlight on the woman who loved, supported and ultimately lost one of the most famous men in the world.

This powerful show has already captivated sell-out audiences in Liverpool and London previously and has been described as a moving celebration of a remarkable woman whose story has too often been overshadowed.

Cynthia was a student from Hoylake who fell in love with a young musician called John when they met at Liverpool Art College in 1957. She became Cynthia Lennon, his wife, and mother of their son, Julian.

The play charts the emotional journey of Cynthia’s life before, during and after Beatlemania. It tells the story of a lovely person whose life was full of good and bad times, but also one peppered with laughter and humour.

Wirral Theatre Festival – Family Shows

Wirral Theatre Festival aims to showcase local stories and nurture professional talent either entering or re-emerging into the industry.

The Festival takes place at the Williamson on Friday 15th August, and then at the Floral Pavilion on Saturday 16th.

Saturday afternoon is all about family-friendly shows.

1pm: Trapped in Williamson Art Gallery

A group of friends think it’ll be a great idea to hide in the gallery and sleepover. After dodging security and the building being locked down the friends begin to explore. Darkness soon gets the better of them, and they decide to tell some tales to keep themselves from being scared. Will they survive the night, and more importantly, will they set off all the alarms?

Come and help the friends tell their stories and delve into the magical worlds that they create amongst them!

2pm – Spooky Tales

Four friends meet every Friday to share the scariest tales they’ve found that week at the ‘Friday Night Fright Club’. Who will get scared the most, and who has the best story to tell? Featuring local legends and magical myths, this show is family-friendly, but not for the faint-hearted!

This show includes the winning entry from the Wirral Theatre Festival Writing Competition in 2024.

 

One ticket gets you access to both shows! £8 children, £12 adults, or group booking rates available.

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Wirral Theatre Festival – Evening Shows

Wirral Theatre Festival aims to showcase local stories and nurture professional talent either entering or re-emerging into the industry.

The Festival takes place at the Williamson on Friday 15th August, and then at the Floral Pavilion on Saturday 16th.

Saturday evening is a showcase of new writing. One ticket gets you access to all the shows performed this evening. The first show starts at 6pm.

Second Chance

A one-man-show about a prisoner on death row. He shares his story – his troubled past, the love that gave him hope, and the moment everything changed. With time running out, he reflects on the choices, the fate, and the justice that led him here. Will he get his second chance? Raw, emotional, and deeply human—Second Chance will leave you questioning everything.

Octavia

A tragedy wherein Paul, the husband, goes to space, leaving Adelaide, his wife, to raise their son on her own. The play utilises multi-roling aside from the two leads. It is a tragedy, with themes of marital issues and grief. It is the first part of a trilogy exploring the stages of grief, this in particular studies depression and anger, but by the end potential hope and acceptance.

Date Night

Back by popular demand, our comedy from 2024 is getting a refresh! Jenna feels trapped, James feels lost, Sonny needs a break and Sheila just wants to be loved. When all these worlds collide, mayhem ensues. These four people were never meant to meet, but fate brought them all together. Date Night is all about love, betrayal, joy, meatballs, but most of all… the need to just communicate!

Love & Revolt

Two stories. Two lovers. Two revolutions. From the shadows of Nazi Germany to the heart of Ireland’s fight for freedom, Beneath the Ashes and Before Dawn explore the resilience of love in the face of tyranny, and the courage it takes to stand against the tide.

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Wirral Pop Orchestra and Wirral Big Band

Wirral Pop Orchestra & Wirral Big Band Presents: A CHRISTMAS CONCERT

 

Join us at the gallery for a delightful afternoon of music from two fabulous local bands.

Wirral Big Band and Wirral Pop Orchestra were both started in 2019 by Jan Modelski, an accomplished musician who is passionate about community music, bringing local musicians together.

Wirral Pop Orchestra strays away from the conventional classical classical repertoire exploring the world of Pop, theatre, films and musicals. Wirral Big Band play all things jazz, swing and pop in a Big Band style.

Both bands have enjoyed many successful gigs at a variety of local venues, and we’re delighted to welcome them back to the Williamson for a fabulous festive performance.

 

 

The Williamson Café will be open where you can perchance a ‘Festive Mini Afternoon Tea’ and other refreshments.