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Woolton Picture House stages 12 Days of Christmas this December
Woolton Picture House is set to host a ’12 Days of Christmas’ in the run up to the big day next month. The special season of festive film favourites is the first major event at the historic 1927 venue, which is being reborn as a community cinema after being closed since the pandemic. Tickets are on sale now, although you’ll have to be quick because many of the carefully curated cinematic treats are already sold out. The 12 Days of Christmas opens on December 12 with the class
Iron Ladies the stars in Liverpool filmmakers' latest release
A film documentary which tells the story of the remarkable women who were part of the steely backbone of the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike is set to receive a special screening in Liverpool this month. Iron Ladies will be shown at Picturehouse at FACT on November 20 followed by a special Q&A with Rose Hunter of the North Staffs Miners’ Wives Action Group, who is featured in the film, and moderator Abi O’Connor. Tickets are £14.85 for adults with concessions. In addition, there will
River of Light 2025 installations and where to find them
The Liverpool waterfront comes alive with sound and colour over the next 10 days as the annual River of Light returns – this year with the theme the Science of Light. Follow a trail of light sculptures and installations along the banks of the Mersey and through the city’s business district between tonight and November 2. The installations will be lit up from 5-9pm each night, with two quiet hours on October 26 and October 29, from 4-5pm. Ten largescale artworks are on show i
Follow the Science of Light in Liverpool this autumn
River of Light returns to the city’s waterfront this autumn and this year the 10-night free festival has the theme of the Science of Light. Follow a 1.8mile (3km) trail of light sculptures and installations along the banks of the Mersey and through the city’s business district between October 24 and November 2. Ten largescale artworks will be on show in this eighth edition of the festival, all inspired by science, technology or nature. Among them will be Dandelion (pictured a
Michael Palin heads Smithdown Litfest 2025 programme
Sir Michael Palin is set to headline the 2025 Smithdown Litfest – but if you haven’t secured your ticket, you may be disappointed because...
Beyond Monet European premiere opens in Liverpool
An immersive experience that surrounds its audience with hundreds of Monet artworks which swirl and spring to life is now open in...
Brian Cox tour visits Liverpool this autumn
It’s all about Brian Cox this autumn when the Succession star comes to Liverpool as part of a national tour. The award-winning actor will...
Liverpool Sculpture Prize 2025 winner revealed
A work by Wirral-based artist Ben Stephenson has been chosen as the winner of the 2025 Liverpool Sculpture Prize. Laminae has been...
Outdoor cinema brings film favourites to Calderstones this summer
Open-air cinema comes to Calderstones Mansion this summer with a handpicked selection of films set to be shown on a big screen. The eight...
Fresh hope for Woolton Picture House as deal struck for sale
Woolton Picture House could be reopened as a cinema once again after a deal was agreed to buy the building for the community. The...
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