If you are as old as me you may remember the SUS laws. These gave the police powers to stop and search and potentially arrest people on flimsy suspicion. Effectively it was used by institutionally racist police forces in the late 1970s and early 1980s to harass young black men and led to many wrongful arrests, antagonism, riots and protests.
Read MoreWe've been at it for just under four months, and the support we've received has been nothing short of amazing. But we've heard you, and we know that sometimes finding specific articles on our current site can be a bit overwhelming with all the different content we have, and it's very hard to navigate around our current site, Likeminded Productions.
Read MoreGet ready for a night of laughter as Competent Productions invites you to an evening of stand-up comedy featuring the sensational slow-mo maestro, Karl Porter. Karl, whose viral slow motion goal celebration routine has taken the internet by storm, is rapidly becoming a sought after comic in the North West comedy scene. Follow him on Twitter @karlportercomedy(https://twitter.com/karlportercomedy) for a sneak peek into his uproarious world.
Read MoreThis week, I witnessed something quite powerful. Two one-person shows performed by two extraordinary actors; one from Dublin and one from Belfast. Both acted, directed, written, and produced by the actors themselves, which is no small feat!
The first play was "A Bolt from D'Blue," by David Gilna, and the second was "For the Love of Mary" by Mel Bradley. The Leaf is the perfect space to host these delicate stories of longing and belonging. It's cozy, candlelit, with leather sofas and a small bar to the side. Both actors were understated in their performances, delivering true, natural storytelling.
Read MoreLiverpool's Royal Court Stage Write programme, is back. This program offered by Liverpool's Royal Court is so valuable for upcoming writers. It provides a structured and supportive environment to zone in on their skills and take their craft to the next level. The fact that it's free and led by professional writers and directors makes it even more appealing. Being deeply involved in the creative scene, I've heard firsthand about the remarkable success stories of past participants in the course.
Read MoreOn Sunday, December 10th at 7:30pm, join us at Studio Three, Arts Bar Hope Street, for a white Christmas. The legendary Bing Crosby himself (yes, Bing Crosby!) will be your host for the evening, introducing three darkly comic tales by talented writers. With tickets priced at £8.00 for standard admission and £6.50 for students, this show offers a affordable to experience a cracking! live entertainment in a cozy setting at Studio Three, Arts Bar Hope Street.
Read MoreThursday the 19th October marks the official launch of The Irish Festival at the Liverpool Irish Centre in the North of the City, the Irish Communities home since the 1990’s, having previously been at The Wellington Rooms since 1960s on Mount Pleasant. London Irish Folk Rock band The London Lasses will be playing and there will be the usual speeches. The event is free, bookable on Eventbrite. There is even a free drink on arrival. This Year, it is the biggest one yet and offers talks, family days, plays, musical workshops, films, musical events and a Ceilidh.
Read MoreThe Mix Up is coming!! If you're into acting, writing, directing, or anything creative, you're in for a treat with The Mix Up. It's the event that brings our city's talent together for a night filled with live music, free food, amazing guest speakers, free prize giveaways (Moet Magnum up for grabs), and a whole lot of mingling. This is your chance to rub elbows with fellow creatives in your field and get an insight on what makes them tick. You know the score in our line of work - your network is gold!
Read MoreAfter an action-packed two weeks of fun-filled Fringe Theatre, I enjoyed a lovely evening schmoozing with fellow Thespians and celebrating our collective achievements. There was a bar, there were snacks, there were awards, and there were speeches (I gave one which I wasn’t expecting to do!). About 'The Creative Wire': it's about plugging plays, the rehearsal process, podcasts, promoting shows, writers, actors, and directors. It's all free, apart from the complimentary theatre ticket for reviews. All run by fellow creatives. I already had some inquiries after the speech, which was absolutely fabulous! One of whom was a winner this year.
Read MoreMy ultimate goal for The Creative Wire was to become the go-to platform for creatives, and slowly but surely, we are getting there. With the array of different features we provide, I am now thrilled to announce that The Creative Wire has partnered with Studio Three at Arts Bar, Hope Street, to become their official ticket provider.
This collaboration is a significant milestone for my little company, especially considering we launched the platform just under four months ago. This decision came after I departed from my original platform, Opening Nights (very long story)
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