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Made of Iron celebrates Wirral's maritime heritage
Wirral’s Borough of Culture celebrations continue with a series of exhibitions and events exploring its key role in the UK’s shipbuilding...


Liverpool Hope Playwriting Prize 2019 winner revealed
London-based playwright and children’s author - and primary school headteacher - Colin Dowland has won the third Liverpool Hope...


Review: Dirty Dancing at Liverpool Empire ***
Generations of romantics have had the time of their lives watching Dirty Dancing, whether it be the original 1987 film or, over the past...


Powerful drama Festen comes to Hope Street Theatre
Liverpool actor and director Scot Williams will present a new production of the powerful drama Festen in the city this month. The play,...


Liverpool Playhouse to host Amelie and Little Miss Sunshine
The Liverpool Playhouse will host two charming new touring musicals this autumn. Little Miss Sunshine will drive in to town from...


BOST says Hello, Dolly! and goodbye Elsie at the Liverpool Empire
BOST is set to say Hello, Dolly! this month – but also goodbye Elsie. Much-loved Liverpool actress and director Elsie Kelly is to retire...


Review: Cabaret at LIPA ****
One of art’s great abilities is to transcend its physical and historical boundaries to speak loudly to us about the way we are now....


Review: My Fairfield Lady at Royal Court Liverpool ***
The Royal Court has always been committed to bringing new work to the stage, and My Fairfield Lady is one of six shows being premiered at...


Review: Rocky Horror Show at Liverpool Empire ****1/2
Little can Richard O’Brien have imagined when his Rocky Horror Show was premiered in the 62-seat fringe theatre upstairs at London’s...


Greg Fossard talks Dirty Dancing ahead of Liverpool Empire return
Greg Fossard’s stage career started at the Liverpool Empire 21 years ago. “In this very room,” confirms the Liverpool actor, looking...
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