Liverpool theatre shows this February

With New Year now in the rear-view mirror, Easter on the far horizon and nights definitely getting just that little bit lighter, it’s the ideal time to squeeze in a trip to the theatre – or three.

Liverpool venues have live performance covered in the shortest month of the year with a range of productions from big and bold musicals to intimate storytelling, and from comedy to hard-hitting drama.

February kicks off with a return to the Empire stage for Tudor smash hit SIX the Musical, which runs from February 3-7. But if you haven’t secured your tickets for the show – which puts the sextet of royal consorts of Henry VIII centre stage – it’s too late because it’s sold out.

Never fear however, because there’s plenty else to enjoy during the month.

The first week of February also sees the opening at the Royal Court of Gerry Linford’s sequel to his 2025 comedy The Peaceful Hour. The Peaceful Hour 2 runs from February 6 to March 7, and theatregoers can expect wedding bells to chime.

Meanwhile February 6 sees the first of two nights at the Unity Theatre for The Marion Hotel, based on playwright Caitriona Cunningham’s own experience in a mother and baby home in Newry, Northern Ireland.

It’s a busy month for drama at the Unity in Hope Place. On February 14, why not enjoy a Valentine’s Day with a difference by watching actors Jen Hardy and Mike Burton in We Should Break Up…because nothing says romance like watching someone else’s relationship crash and burn!

Then on February 15, there’s another great romance which, spoiler alert, doesn’t have a happy ending when Romeo and Juliet comes to the stage in the expert hands of those hapless idiots from the Reduced Shakespeare Company.

Impresario Ellen Kent has been a regular visitor to the Liverpool Empire over many, many years with her touring opera and ballet productions. Now after more than three decades, she’s embarking on a farewell tour. Catch Opera International Kyiv performing La Traviata (Feb 16), Carmen (Feb 17) and Madama Butterfly (Feb 18) at the Lime Street theatre.

Up the road at the Hope Street Theatre on February 17 and 18, Inkbrew Productions presents The BBC’s First Homosexual – telling the story of a revolutionary documentary made by the Beeb in 1954 but never broadcast.

Cheryl Ferguson heads a cast Living the Life of Riley at the Epstein Theatre on February 18. The heart-warming and heart-breaking comedy also stars Leah Dunn, Paul Bell and Alison Stanley.

Our Little Hour at the Hope Street Theatre from February 19-21. The musical drama tells the inspiring real-life story of Britain’s first black footballer – and commissioned officer in the British Army - Walter Tull.

The Unity is the venue for Mason Guthrie’s new play 182 Grams on February 20, exploring the intersecting worlds of music, morality and ‘making it happen’.

Then the final week of February brings a slew of new and returning shows to Liverpool stages.

The Woman in Black brings chills and thrills to the Playhouse from February 24-28, while Matthew Bourne presents his enchanting ballet The Red Shoes at the Empire over the same five days.

The Liverpool Everyman opens its 2026 season of homegrown productions on February 25 with a 30^th anniversary revival for Shelagh Stephenson’s Olivier Award-winning comedy The Memory of Water. It runs until March 14.

Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit brings hi-jinks to the Hope Street Theatre from February 25-28, while finally, the Epstein hosts Mother’s Ruin on February 27-28. Steve Bird’s hard-hitting and award-winning play tells the life story of Liverpool comedian Gary Skyner who was one of the first Thalidomide victims.

For more details and booking visit the individual venues’ websites.