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Review: Near Miss at the Unity Theatre ****

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Shows to enjoy at Liverpool theatres in July

Dinnerladies dishing up big laughs at the Liverpool Empire in 2027

Review: Tangfastic at the Hope Street Theatre ***

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Shows to enjoy at Liverpool theatres in July

It may be the summer months, but theatres rarely go completely dark any more and there’s still plenty to enjoy on stage in the city throughout July. Over at the Everyman, YEP (Young Everyman Playhouse) is presenting its own version of the Jekyll and Hyde story, radically reimagined by Evan Placey for the digital age. The story of ambition, addiction and the monsters we hide (online and ‘IRL’) runs from July 2-4 at the Hope Street theatre. Meanwhile roll up roll up, the Empire

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,