Liverpool Arts Bar has been a driving force in the local creative scene since they launched 4 years ago and now they have morphed into something quite special With a wide range of versatile spaces such as the Arts Bar studios and not only that they recently opened a second bar, Arts Bar Baltic.
Read MoreAs Promised, Episode Two Is Now Live. We Are Your go-to source for behind-the-scenes insights, untold stories, and exclusive interviews with talented artists in the creative scene. Hosted by our amazing hosts, each episode will delve into the creative process, from inception to execution, providing you with a unique perspective on the shows you love.
Read MoreLiverpool Arts Bar has been a driving force in the local creative scene since they launched 4 years ago and now they have morphed into something quite special With a wide range of versatile spaces such as the Arts Bar studios and not only that they recently opened a second bar, Arts Bar Baltic.
Read MoreTip Tray Theatre, in partnership with The Hope Street Theatre, is excited to bring back their writing competition 'What Happens Next?' It's set to excite audiences once again at The Hope Street Theatre on 17th, 18th and 19th January 2024. This competition aims to give local upcoming writers the opportunity to see their hard work come to life on stage. For many of us, this is the most exciting event of the year. It's not only exciting for producers and theatregoers but also for the entire creative scene in Liverpool.
Read MoreIf 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 Friday the 20th, I was at the Tung Auditorium representing the Liverpool Irish Festival for 'Nightvisiting' with Lisa Lambe and her amazing band of musicians, one of whom is from Liverpool.
There were songs of love, loss, Famine, and emigration. Lisa told us stories filled with compassion, and there was a sense it was an honoring of all that had gone before. In Lisa’s words, 'Bringing old stories to new spaces.'
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