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
In their 30th anniversary production, Northern Broadsides bring their bold, refreshing style to Shakespeare’s most musical and much-loved comedy for the very first time.
In a stylish but stifling court, where the Duke is all powerful and brute strength is championed over basic human decency, the high-spirited Rosalind and devoted cousin Celia are no longer welcome.
When they escape into the forest in disguise, they bump into the recent object of Rosalind’s affection, Orlando, leading to an elaborate game of fluid identity where all the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.
As the seasons change in this magical place, normal roles dissolve and assumptions are turned on their head in this celebration of the transformative power of love and the natural world, featuring some of Shakespeare’s most vivid characters and memorable poetry.
With a cast of 12 fabulous Northern actors, Northern Broadsides take to the road once more in a production by Laurie Sansom which captures the sheer joy of live performance and the crazy power of love to change the world.
There are additional matinee shows, 26 May 2022, 1.30pm and 28 May, 2pm.
Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back?
Music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories – the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage.
One of the great masterpieces from director Michelangelo Antonioni, this engrossing thriller features some of his most memorable and eloquent images.
Suspense, intrigue, wit, visual beauty, ideas: this classic has them all in spades.
This screening will begin with a short 10-15 minute introduction from the Liverpool Architectural Society.
Three contemporary artists from Liverpool and Dublin to respond to the simple question ‘Is This It?’ in a new show by Robert Flynn, Margaret O’Brien and John Elcock at The Royal Standard.
Their response to possibly the ultimate question for human civilisation uses space and time as starting point for a joint exhibition of large scale works, featuring static electricity, found objects and video projection.
Margaret O’Brien: ‘Through a constructed repetition, my work explores the concept of tenselessness – a theory that states there is no privileged position in space-time; the same event can occur at different times for different observers in different frames of reference’.
Robert Flynn: ‘DARKMATTER is a series of photographs and installation that delves into the doctored nature of the images of space that we are exposed to and how it shapes our perception of the cosmic void. Due to our limited capabilities to actually see it most images of space that are released are altered and photoshopped, whether for publicity or to study them and to gain a deeper understanding of the data. Ultimately our perception of space is defined by our inability and attempts to perceive and comprehend it.’
John Elcock: ‘Studio-exploration of objects I found at an isolated pilgrimage site on the Isle of Bute emerged into ideas on a universal scale, suggesting answers to our show’s question might be found on a remote Scottish island, as much as a laboratory at CERN’.
A secret venue will play host to a brand new interactive, satirical theatre production inspired by the peep shows of Amsterdam in Liverpool this November and December.
Peep Show: Battle Royale will run from November 25th-28th and December 2nd-5th at a top secret location in L20. Starting 5.30pm and 9pm. Tickets are available now via Eventbrite.
Following sell out performances at the Unity Theatre of Sirens, Men and Crabs, Liverpool Theatre company Teatro Pomodoro have today unveiled the world premiere of Peep Show: Battle Royale.
This brand new, off the wall production will utilise the group’s trademark blend of clowning, bouffon music and comedy in a darkly comedic, interactive theatrical experience, where the audience will sit behind windows, looking in on a ‘twisted new world’.
The show itself will take the form of a fictional, reality TV game show, where the contestants’ fates lie with the live audience, whose votes can influence the outcome of the game.
Audiences at Peep Show: Battle Royale will also collect points throughout the show, which will contribute to a chance to win amazing prizes.
Teatro Pomodoro is a multicultural theatre company based in Liverpool who create unique physical theatre and comedy that stems from the diversity of their ensemble, which comprises of Carmen Arquelladas (Spain), Duncan Cameron (Canada), Miwa Nagai (Japan), Simone Tani (Italy) and their very own Scouser, Leebo Luby.
There are a very limited number of tickets per performance so please book early via Eventbrite here to avoid disappointment. Please note that this show is restricted to audience members aged 16+.
Zest Event Management and Bring the Fire Project are joining forces to bring “Follow the White Rabbit”, a series of free, family-friendly Fire Street Theatre performances to the streets of Liverpool.
Kept secret until the very day, the locations of the fire pop-up performances will be revealed by following the White Rabbit, who will roam the city centre with the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the Cheshire Cat and, of course, Alice.
The characters will ‘lead the way’ to the next performance, transforming familiar places into scenes from Wonderland as the story unfolds.
Based on the characters from ‘Alice in Wonderland’, this brand-new bonfire celebration will take place across Liverpool City Centre on the 5th and 6th November between 4.30pm and 7.30pm.
Join Future Ages Will Wonder artist Yarli Allison on an alternative heritage tour of Liverpool.
Meet in the FACT Foyer Gallery, Ground Floor, 5 February, 2pm. For tickets see here.
The tour retraces the paths of research they explored to create their new commission, In 1875 We Met At the Docks of Liverpool 於梨花埠遇上, 2021.
Please note, the tour will cover approximately 30 minutes of walking around Chinatown. They recommend you wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
Part of the walking tour will be being filmed for promotional purposes. If you’d like to find out more about this, please speak to a staff member, or email info@fact.co.uk
From the sell out Christmas Murder Mystery ‘Murder Under The Mistletoe’ comes a night of gin, jazz, gangsters and murder!
It’s Christmas, Chicago, 1929. Al Capone and the Southside gang are on the verge of re-claiming the city from George ‘Bugs’ Moran. Vast shipments of bootleg liquor is arriving from Cuba and Canada and Al and his boys are in the mood to celebrate the festive season!
Join them underground at the exclusive speakeasy Green Mill Cocktail Lounge for a party to end them all. But keep your eyes peeled, because there have been suggestions that there is a rat among the crew… Not only that, but Bugs Moran could strike at any minute, after Capone ordered the execution of seven of Bugs’ finest. Fists and bullets are bound to fly!
The show is held Downstairs at the Everyman, 17 December, 7.30pm. For tickets see here.
Show type: Mature, period (1920s), based on real events, live singing, fancy dress encouraged.
Presented by DBY Interactive
