A warm welcome to Sudley House for all visitors as they celebrate Mothering Sunday at the start of spring in one of Liverpool’s most cherished heritage attractions.
Visitors will be able to create their own wildflower mini meadow to take home, turn their hand at mono-printing using pressed flowers and inspiration from our collections and be treated choral performances through the day.
If you haven’t visited this jewel in Liverpool’s crown you can expect a very warm reception in the peaceful and relaxed environment that makes Sudley such a beloved retreat for their regulars.
Whether you are a mum, have a mum, know a mum or are remembering a special mum, everyone is very welcome to join them in this annual celebration.
Join the vibrant parade of flowers and pollinators as they celebrate the importance of bees! Create a spectacle with them as they head out from World Museum at 3pm, then waggle their way along William Brown Street, along side Bob the Butterfly, Gerry the Gerbera and with dance moves from Movema, bringing their story of the bee out into nature.
All families are welcome but if you want to get more involved with our parade then you could book onto one of their workshops beforehand to really ‘bee’ parade-prepared!
Book to make your very own mini wildlower meadow, or to make a colourful costume to wear as they swarm down William Brown Street, making the biggest buzz Liverpool has ever heard!
Head along to meet Bob the Butterfly and Gerry the Gerbera, who have escaped from their wildflower meadow and are looking to make friends around the museum at 11am and 1pm.
You can also watch a brilliant performance form the award-winning world dance group Movema at 2pm outside the museum.
They’ll only be waggling over a short distance but please wear sensible shoes and weather appropriate clothing.
Direct from London’s West End – a night of laughter, cabaret, mystery, and glamour at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton on Thursday 23 January 2025!
Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation. And it’s bigger than ever.
Join us for the good old-fashioned night out as we bring you the ultimate variety show, blending stylish cabaret, comedy, music, circus and burlesque to light up all your senses.
With world-class entertainers and stars of the stage and screen – prepare for an extravaganza of glitz and glamour! Expect fun, feathers and fabulous costumes as we pick from the finest selection of specialty artistes, cabaret and circus stars, comedians and champagne showgirls!
An Evening of Burlesque is filled with artistic spectacle that has enraptured audiences for centuries. This sensational variety show brings together a bounty of beautiful stars for an unrivalled variety show for the 21st Century! Expect the unexpected with plenty of glitter and glamour! It’s cocktails and cabaret o’clock!
An Evening of Burlesque – we are waiting for you! Tickets for the show which is on Thursday 23 January 2025 are on sale now and are available online at An Evening of Burlesque – Floral Pavilion
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RAWD in association with Unity Theatre present The Little Mersey Mermaid
Saturday 7th December 4pm and Monday 9th December 7.30pm
Ariel isn’t your typical mermaid, in fact, she’s not a mermaid at all! She’s just a girl with a big dream, she wants to be a scouser.
In a tale of ferry rivalries and a hunt for a long lost Ma, Ariel searches for answers.
Join RAWD (Random Acts of Wildness Disability) for The Little Mersey Mermaid, a hilarious and heartwarming Liverpool-inspired twist on the classic tale. Expect a show full of laughter, music, and a dash of Scouse spirit!
Catch the magic at Unity Theatre, where RAWD is an associate company. Celebrate with us as we round off another fantastic year, supporting our community of disabled artists.
RAWD (Random Acts of Wildness Disability) is a North West based charity that produces inclusive arts experiences and performances which all present and amplify the disabled perspective.
Find out more about RAWD and how to get involved at rawdproject.co.uk
Join us for a day of discovery at the World Museum during British Science Week!
Meet researchers from the University of Liverpool and learn about their cutting edge work to help us all be happier and healthier.
A day for everyone – Try your hand at a range of hands on activities and follow their treasure trail to get your hands on a prize!
For more information, visit the University of Liverpool’s Public Engagement team website
Join Museum of Liverpool for a Special Screening of Red Poppies: Battle of Monte Cassino
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino with a powerful Polish film (with English subtitles) that tells the story of one of WWII’s most critical and unifying battles. This screening brings to life the incredible bravery of Polish, British, and Allied forces who fought side by side for victory, shaping the course of history.
The film follows Jędrek, an ex-gulag orphan joining Allied 2nd Corps. His meeting with Pola, a nurse, transforms him as they experience the Battle of Monte Cassino, crucial for the Italian Campaign and Jędrek’s destiny.
“It’s not breaking a code that matters, it’s where you go from there”
Mastermind code breaker. Maverick. Arguably one of the most important and inquisitive minds of the twentieth century. Alan Turing is famed for cracking the Enigma code at Bletchley Park, effectively securing victory for the Allied forces in WWII.
From triumph to tragedy, get to know a human being who loved, lost and never stopped asking questions in a quest for truth and understanding in this new production of Hugh Whitemore’s Breaking the Code, directed by Jesse Jones.
For the first time, taking into consideration his recent Royal pardon and the development of Turing’s law, the original play will feature new material that speaks to Turing’s lasting legacy on modern Britain.
A Royal & Derngate, Northampton, Landmark Theatres and Oxford Playhouse production in association with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse
Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Midnight Bell returns to Liverpool Playhouse in 2025.
In 1930s London, ordinary people emerge from cheap boarding houses nightly to pour out their passions, hopes and dreams in the pubs and fog-bound streets of Soho and Fitzrovia. Step inside The Midnight Bell, a tavern where one particular lonely-hearts club gather to play out their lovelorn affairs of the heart; bitter comedies of longing, frustration, betrayal and redemption.
Inspired by the great English novelist Patrick Hamilton (Twenty Thousand Streets Under The Sky, Hangover Square) who created some of the most authentic fiction of his era; stories borne out of years of social interactions with the working man and woman at his favourite location – the London Pub.
Hailed by The Observer as ‘the undisputed king of dance theatre’, master storyteller Bourne has produced some of the most successful dance theatre productions of the last 30 years including Swan Lake, Cinderella, The Red Shoes and Edward Scissorhands.
Can their love defy the stars?
Shakespeare’s heart-wrenching classic has mesmerised audiences for generations, and in this potent, powerful new Everyman production, director Ellie Hurt strips it back to its brilliant basics.
United by passion but forced apart by their families, Romeo and Juliet are young lovers who must transform their present to forge a beautiful tomorrow. But with their feuding households locked in a deep-rooted cycle of violence and hate, is it possible to win the loved-up future they crave?
Since completing their YEP Directors programme, Ellie Hurt has created acclaimed shows for venues across the UK including Shakespeare North Playhouse and the National Theatre. Now she’s back at the theatre she calls home to deliver a thrilling, visceral experience – an unmissable Romeo & Juliet that asks whether love can resist the crushing forces of family and history.
“Directing Romeo and Juliet at the Everyman feels like a full-circle moment. I started my journey here with the YEP Directors course, working with so many amazing people and learning so much about the kinds of stories I wanted to tell. It’s incredibly special to be back here and I’m excited to bring a fresh approach to one of my favourite Shakespeare plays.”- Ellie Hurt
Mojos, Traffic Light lollipops, the Candy Queen contest and annual picnics were all part of everyday life at the Liverpool confectionary company Taveners.
Discover the history of this beloved local company in their display. Founded in 1885 Taveners originally produced pickles and sauces but quickly became famous for its boiled sweets sold in glass jars.
By 1931 they had created the original chocolate Eclair and other classics like Bovril Caramels and Fruit Drops. Even Mickey Mouse and Liverpool Football Club legends Emlyn Hughes and John Toshack visited the factory to promote the brand!
The annual staff picnic, with seaside trips and the Candy Queen contest, was a highlight for employees. This display at the Museum of Liverpool showcases Taveners’ remarkable legacy.
