Posts by Meg Kay
What's on: Lovestruck

Paperwork is back, and yes, you guessed it, with another exciting immersive experience: Lovestruck. Paperwork Theatre is well-known for delivering bold and unforgettable theatrical experiences. With a focus on joy, adventure, and humanity, they strive to create work that resonates deeply with audiences.

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Special Plug-In: Uproar Festival

A festival showcasing some of the best up-and-coming performing arts talent is taking place in Liverpool this April.

Uproar Festival will host a three-week long display of Liverpool John Moores University’s Drama departments talents and passion projects. There really is something for everyone across the event, whether it’s a gritty drama or a musical sing-a-long you’re after, Uproar Festival have made sure everyone is catered for.

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Special Plug-In: The Narrative

The Narrative brings together music fans and creatives alike for a monthly songwriter showcase and networking event in Liverpool, and we're thrilled to announce that it's making its way to Arts Bar Studio Three in March. At The Creative Wire, we're passionate believers in the power of networking, and our values align perfectly with The Narrative's mission to connect creatives and inspire collaborations within the local scene.

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Plug-In: Double Bill At The Studio Below

Liz Redwood, Bob Towers, Steve Bird, and Bernie Winston have burst onto the creative scene with their brand new collective, Writers Inc Productions. Speaking to Steve Bird about Writers Inc, he explained that the idea came after a December 2022 chat with Liz Redwood. They decided to collaborate on a new writing project for 2023. In April, Bob Towers and Bernie Winston joined the effort, forming Writers Inc Productions.

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Plug-In: Lost in the Beat

Lost in the Beat, Directed by the talented Abbey Isabella Fitzgerald. Is a touching play written by Andi and produced by BEAT PRODUCTIONS has been wowing sold-out audiences since its preview in June at the Knutsford Little Theatre. Its success prompted Andi to extend the play to full length, allowing even more people to experience its emotional story. Director Abbey has been very busy recently working on a number of shows for the fringe and Lost in the Beat is another gem that she is a part of.

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Plug-In: The Catbox

A comic drama set in South Manchester, The Catbox focuses on members of the Northern Voices Writers Group. These four socially disastrous, slightly damaged people, without realizing it, have only the writers' group and each other to escape the horrors of the real world. The Catbox will be showcased at Studio Below on Rodney Street, which is run by the local community group, Make it Write Productions. The show is part of the Liverpool Fringe Festival, providing artists and audiences with a unique opportunity to mingle. The festival runs from October 5th to 14th.

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"Who's Afraid of M!key Garland?" Is Back!

Coming off a successful run  at The Hope Street Theatre in February  with  one reviewer saying "It is raw, powerful, unashamedly queer, and hopeful —a remarkable performance from Garland." ArtsGroupie is bringing back the powerful and emotionally charged one-man show, rapper M!key Garland takes the stage to share his personal journey of homelessness, challenging societal stereotypes, and shedding light on the class divide in the UK.

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LTF: Sober Companion

In Just Under one week, Liverpool Theatre Festival will be returning to the bombed out church with a packed lineup of performances over 11 days. have a look at our previous write up which shows what’s on offer. One of the standout highlights of the festival is the specially commissioned play, "Sober Companion," co-written and co-starring Liverpool-born actor Joe McGann and Jake Norton.

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