A musical reimagining of one of Oscar Wilde’s most beloved stories, The Canterville Ghost: The Musical features an original score and soundtrack.
When a modern American Family moves into an old English manor house, the resident spook determines to scare them off. Instead, the family proves immune to his tactics, instead tormenting the ghost in a hilarious yet heartfelt tale.
A family friendly comic ghost story suitable for all.
Famously described as ‘the happiest show in town’, Chester Operatic Society celebrates 100 years of musical theatre with a treat for musical fans of all ages.
Bill Snibson, a Lambeth costermonger, is revealed to be the new Earl of Hareford and his newly discovered aristocratic relations are horrified. Bringing him to Hareford Hall, they attempt to educate Bill into the ways of the gentry and to separate him from his cockney girlfriend Sally. The result? Chaos of the most comical kind!
With a host of hilarious characters, witty one-liners and several toe-tapping, uplifting songs (including the famous Lambeth Walk, The Sun Has Got His Hat On and Leaning on a Lamp Post) Me and My Girl is a sublime and sunny treat for all fans of musical comedy!
A new walking tour and performance has been developed exploring the city’s connection to abolitionist Frederick Douglass and the slave ship, Zong.
The performance which fuses spoken word with music features Ashleigh Nugent and Dorcas Seb is directed by Nathan Powell.
On the 19th January 1860, Frederick Douglass spoke at Hope Hall to advocate for the abolition of slavery. The site of Hope Hall is now where the Everyman Theatre stands. To commemorate this, the Everyman will be commissioning a plaque to be a lasting reminder of the struggle for freedom and reform.
The walking tour, curated by Laurence Westgaph, will include three locations in the city centre that Frederick spent time in. Here, Laurence will share more details on his brief time in the city and UK, after fleeing enslavement in America.
On this tour they will also explore sites in the city connected to the Zong slave ship, which was built in Liverpool.
A new play by Giles Terera The Meaning Of Zong which celebrates the power of the human spirit against adversity, will be at the Playhouse from Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 May. At the end of the walking tour, the audience are invited to redeem a ticket offer to see a performance of the play.
Inspired by the Blitzed: Liverpool lives exhibition, join experts from National Museums Liverpool to preserve the memories of those who lived through the May Blitz in Liverpool.
Bring along objects, photographs and personal memories which relate to Second World War experiences in Liverpool, and the team will guide you through how to keep your items and memories safe and preserve them for the future within your family or community.
FREE WORKSHOPS:
Held 8th May, 15th May and 29th May 2022 at Museum of Liverpool
There are also additional workshops 10th May and 25th May in the Rectory at Liverpool Parish Church (Our Lady and Saint Nicholas)
Book FREE places here: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/…/remembering…
If you or those who you may wish to accompany you, have any particular questions or access requirements that would help you to attend one of the sessions, please message the team directly: families@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Join Bluecoat for a cup of tea and a slice of cake with Wendy Mitchell, the bestselling author whose life story features in Suki Chan’s solo exhibition CONSCIOUS.
She will discuss her new book What I Wish People Knew About Dementia (2022) as well as her memoir Somebody That I Used to Know (2018).
This event is of the public programme for Suki Chan’s CONSCIOUS.
You’ve heard of The Peaky Blinders…it’s time to get acquainted with The High Rip, Liverpool’s infamous Gang.
Post war, and the city is overrun with poverty and hunger creating a breeding ground for violence and crime among the streets. Two rival gangs, The High Rip gang and The Logwood gang, battle it out to see who will rule the unruly. Even the authorities are too terrified to step in, well, until the arrival of notorious Constable ‘Pins’, known for his unorthodox methods. And he has business in the city.
A missing crate, mistaken as contraband has been lifted at the docks on its journey to London, and rumour has it, it has Jewels belonging to the Crown inside.
Whoever gets their hands on them jewels will earn their place as the King or Queen of the city. And people are desperate, they will do anything, even murder.
The event is held Downstairs at the Everyman. Show type: mature, period, inspired by historical events.
Food will be available to purchase from the bar.
Who’s the mysterious lone wolf lurking in the forests? And what does he want with Red and her grandmother?
You might think you know the story of Red Riding Hood, but this is the tale told Everyman style! There will be outlandish and sparkling costumes, plenty of plot twists and surprises, and full to the brim with musical hits performed by a company of supremely talented actor musicians.
They’re thrilled to welcome Adam Keast back to the Everyman in this production.
Join them for a howling good time!
Sephy and Callum sit together on a beach. They are in love. It is forbidden.
Sephy is a Cross and Callum is a Nought. Between Noughts and Crosses there are racial and social divides. A segregated society teeters on a volatile knife edge.
As violence breaks out, Sephy and Callum draw closer, but this is a romance that will lead them into terrible danger.
This gripping Romeo and Juliet story, by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman and adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz, is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.
Join Open Eye Gallery for the screening of a selection of short films, followed by a Q&A with Lee Campbell and Greg Thorpe.
Homo Humour explores the history of comedy as a queer identity defence, a means of expression and storytelling and the subversive and surprising ways that humour can be used on screen.
Homo Humour responds to the growing interest in LGBTQ+ folk using film and moving image to tell their stories by focusing purely on humour. Whilst the concept of humour helping LGBTQ+ people is an interesting (and vital) world to explore, this event seeks to also engage wider groups of artists, academics and students interested in film and/or the study of humour.
They also invite health/inclusion/wellbeing practitioners who are interested in how comedic storytelling may encourage people’s understanding of LGBTQ+ communities.
After the screening, Lee will be joined by Greg Thorpe to discuss aspects of the films and the ideas behind his curatorial project followed by Q & A from the audience.
Fast paced talks designed to inspire – 6pm – 27th April upstairs at Leaf on Bold Street.
Now in its 12th year, Ignite LIverpool has been delivering events jam packed with inspiration since 2010 on a super wide range of subjects.
Anybody and everybody can give an Ignite talk, in fact that is what makes this event so special. Our 44th event has 12 speakers talking on subjects as diverse as Dementia, Music, Happiness, Foster Carers and Surfing Tankers.
These ideas and stories are conveyed by self nominated members of the public – in fact people just like you.
So head along and Ignite your fire! With 100’s of talks at Ignite over the years like…..
Longevity, Wimpey Restaurants, The Joy of Jogging, The river Mersey, Love, being a brain surgeon, How the internet has ruined everything, How to plan the perfect murder, systems modelling, the dark side of the universe, 0 + 0 = ? Or Much Ado About Nothing, Shah Rukh Khan is stealing my wife, 12 things you probably didn’t know about Ukraine – to name a few
Find out more: https://igniteliverpool.
Book: https://igniteliverpool.