Just Entertainment Ltd’s Dick Whittington is everything you could want from a pantomime- it is colourful, energetic and a barrel of laughs. Taking to Hope Street Theatre, it is a festive delight for all the family. With local references aplenty (here’s hoping you aren’t visiting from the Wirral…) Dick Whittington will have you laughing, singing, and clapping along.
Read MoreChristmas is a very nostalgic time of year for me. Masses of memories flood back to me and remind me of the time spent with family, friends or myself at the theatre. That feeling of stepping into a warm theatre with rosy cheeks and frosted fingers, awaiting a drink to warm up the insides is somewhat of a feeling of comfort and home.
Read MoreArtsGroupie CIC is thrilled to announce the launch of the "Ghost Stories for Christmas" contest, a spine-chilling celebration of creativity and community spirit. This contest invites writers aged 16 and over to craft original, Christmas ghost-themed stories for a chance to win exciting prizes and have their work featured on ArtsGroupie's website.
Read MoreJohn Maguire, ArtsGroupie CIC, tells us he grew up watching the BBC adaptations of Ghost Stories for Christmas, which drew him to the work of M.R. James. Nothing quite matches the experience of hearing a story being read aloud pure classic storytelling, according to him. John Says, “I still feel nothing can chill more than your own imagination. ArtsGroupie has led several reading groups and there is something really magical about sharing a story as a community and we cannot wait to engage in this traditional form”
Read More“Nothing to prove here” Emily Hughes repeats to a rapt audience in the first monologue of Our Stories. The audience have laughed, empathised and are now quietly frightened in ‘Early Doors’ by Jimmy Fairhurst and Louise Haggerty. Hughes’ statement holds true for her character and sets the scene for the rest of the evening, where each performer is utterly captivating and at ease on stage. They assert their roles in character and as the audience relax, honestly, have nothing to prove. Performed in Hope Street Theatre’s Studio 4, the space is intimate, and the talent is remarkable.
Read MoreLiverpool based arts organisation DaDa return this month with a staple of their programme, the popular Cabaret night adding warmth and joy to the cold winter nights. DaDa is an innovative arts organisation based in Liverpool, delivering Festivals and other arts events to promote high quality disability, Deaf and neurodiverse arts from unique cultural perspectives. It also produces opportunities for disabled, Deaf and neurodiverse people to access the arts, including training and a young people’s programme.
Read MoreOn a cold, rainy Friday night, I braved my way to the charming Little Theatre in Birkenhead, the home of the Carlton Players, to step back in time to the '70s and witness the play adaptation of the uproarious and occasionally un-PC world of 'Some Mothers Do Ave ‘em.' Featuring the sweet, childlike, and accident-prone Frank and his patient, loving wife, Betty, the performance served as a delightful and cozy theatrical comfort blanket.
Read MoreOur Stories, directed by Mark Womack is an evening of monologues, duologues and small excerpts from plays with additional work from local writers. The performances will take place on the 23rd and 24th November, 2023 at The Arts Bar in Liverpool (Hope Street).
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 MoreThe Game of Love unfolds against the backdrop of the 1960s, during a single night that will test the boundaries of its protagonists. The central characters are Carol, a sex worker, and Tony, her client. As they engage in conversation, they unexpectedly find themselves revealing the pain and turmoil they have endured throughout their lives. Mark Seaman's script intertwines their stories, creating an emotionally charged experience for the audience.
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