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Cracking comedy to catch in Liverpool in 2026
Is everyone in Liverpool a comedian? If not, the UK’s unofficial ‘capital of comedy’ certainly punches way above its weight when it comes to knowing how to enjoy a good laugh. So it’s perhaps no surprise funny men and women from across the country – and beyond – are always keen to bring their live shows to the city. Along with bespoke comedy clubs and regular comedy nights, star names and rising talent also perform at mainstream venues like the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool Playh
Review: Stocking Fillers at the Royal Court Studio ***1/2
Upstairs, a swearier than usual Mr Scrooge is being taught the error of his ways by three mysterious ‘ghosts’. Downstairs in the Royal Court Studio on the other hand, there are veteran fir tree fairies, megalomaniac elves, secret Santas, disastrous office parties and, above all, a reminder that this is the season of goodwill to all. The annual Royal Court Stocking Fillers is a chance for some who attend the theatre’s writing groups during the year to showcase their work in su
Shows at Liverpool theatres during October
It’s the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness…and a whole crop of new and favourite shows coming to Liverpool theatres. While the city’s venues never really go fully ‘dark’ in the summer months, the autumn season sees an increase in productions and the programme has got into full swing by October. So there’s plenty to see and enjoy for Liverpool theatre addicts over the 31 days up and until ‘all hallows’. Several stage shows are continuing as September rolls into October,
Review: Sauce and Sorcery at the Royal Court Studio ***
The Royal Court Studio has become one of the main spaces in Liverpool to showcase new work – not least from the playwrights who is...
Royal Court Studio to premiere wizard new play
Two wizards running a struggling chippie are at the heart of a new comedy being staged at the Royal Court Studio this summer. Sauce and...
Comedians to catch in Liverpool this March
The days are getting longer, and spring finally seems ready to…well, spring. So why not celebrate with a good laugh during March? Here is...
Review: Pass the Parcel at the Royal Court Studio ****
Families are funny things, and their dynamics can be incomprehensible to outsiders – and indeed sometimes to family members too. These...
Pass the Parcel at the Royal Court Studio
The Royal Court Studio is set to host the premiere of a new play this month which puts women at the heart of the action – both on stage...
Review: Stocking Fillers at Royal Court Studio ****
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – toys in every store, and a festive show on every stage. While there are big bad wolves on...
Catch live comedy in Liverpool in 2025
We all know Liverpool likes a good laugh – and the city has a reputation as the birthplace of some of the biggest names in the business...
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