Twisted Nerve Theatre, with the direction of Elaine Louise Stewart, provided the audience with a thrilling night of a happier sort with Studio 3 decorated as a 1950s cabaret bar, the round tables creating an intimate atmosphere, cosy lights on the walls and nostalgic advertisements and black and white photos of Ruth and her associates in the 1950s.
Read MoreThis past April, I had the pleasure of attending, alongside our director Christopher Woodward, the debut of Badhaus Productions' "Circus of the Absurd." This event marked an exciting introduction to the scene, showcasing the incredible range of talents within the company. From dynamic physical theatre to compelling performances, the showcase highlighted the potential of this emerging group. The talent on display was phenomenal, promising a bright future for Badhaus Productions as they continue to grow and push the boundaries.
Read MoreIn an era marked by sensational headlines, one story gripped the nation like no other: the tale of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain. Now, her story is being brought to life in a gripping play that goes beyond the headlines to explore the woman behind the sensationalism and the tragic events that led to her crime.
Read MoreQueertet is Grin Theatre’s pride-themed play festival featuring LGBTQ+ plays by local playwrights and culminated in a showcase of never-before-seen live theatre. They have resurrected this event after a five-year hiatus. They aim to tell “the upbeat stories of our community” drawing on the talents of local actors, writers and directors.
Read MoreCreative Wire has always strived to be the go-to platform for creatives. Our mission is to provide support and coverage for shows, but recently, we stumbled upon a revelation that has not only deeply shocked us but has also shaken the local creative scene to its core.
Read MoreBuckle up for a side-splitting, deeply moving experience unlike any other at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Join us at Wake The Beast Theatre's "In The Sick Of It", where we are throwing open the doors to our hilarious and thought-provoking Emergency Department, staffed by two exhausted but defiant heroes of the NHS and Social Care.
Read MoreThe first ever festival of its kind here in Liverpool, Deux Festival was a collaboration between Stage and the City and Creative Wire at the Arts Bar Studio 3. Stage and the City aims to tell “real stories through the lens of humour” and Deux Festival was about giving a platform to budding playwrights to see their work in action and therefore, democratising the theatre-making process.
Read MoreGet ready to dive into a vibrant and joyous celebration of queer culture at Grin Theatre's annual Queertet festival. This year’s Queertet promises to be a dazzling showcase of short plays that are endearing and refreshing. With four diverse plays, each representing a different colour and aspect of the flag itself, Queertet is set to entertain and engage audiences
Read MoreI read with interest recently that Liverpool’s Hot Water Comedy Club is now the biggest of its kind in the world. Over time is has outgrown several smaller venues and is now housed in Blackstock Market with space for a thousand boozed-up punters to enjoy a proper night out. A success story in post-covid Britain with a cost-of-living crisis still lingering and a signifier that the urge to escape and be entertained is perhaps more a necessity than a frivolous impulse.
Read MoreThe fourth and final play of the season is a thoughtful piece rather than a whodunit. The play was first performed in 1958 and was originally called "No Fields of Amaranth," taken from a line in the book "Imaginary Conversations" by English poet Walter Savage Landor: "there are no fields of amaranth this side of the grave." The main character, Karl, the Professor, is portrayed as a misguided, incorruptible idealist.
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