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Beatles musical world premiere at Epstein Theatre this autumn
A new musical inspired by the Beatles’ formative years in Hamburg is set to receive its world premiere in Liverpool this autumn, Arts...
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Review: Only Fools and Horses the musical at the Liverpool Empire ****
It seems to be the season for live stage adaptations of TV's ‘national treasures’. Fawlty Towers heads for the Empire this autumn, and...


Review: Speedo Mick the Musical at Liverpool's Royal Court ****
There have been plenty of stories on stage inspired by the Red side of Liverpool – so chapeau to the Royal Court for redressing the...


Sam's no fool in lovely-jubbly stage role
It’s not often you apply for one job and come out with another. But that’s essentially what happened to actor Sam Lupton when he stepped...


What's on stage in Liverpool during June 2025
Midsummer arrives this month but even if it doesn’t bring traditional Puckish sprites and Rude Mechanicals, there’s still plenty of...


Review: Little Shop of Horrors at the Hope Street Theatre ****
The 50s and early 60s were a golden era for what might be termed shlocky horror – a Technicolor, B-movie paradise of aliens from outer...


Shakespeare North seeks naming rights deal worth £300,000 a year
Shakespeare North Playhouse has announced it is looking for a ‘naming rights partner’ to help support its work. The multi-award-winning...


SIX the Musical announces Liverpool Empire return
Smash hit musical SIX is on its way back to the Liverpool Empire. The all-singing, all-dancing queens will be on stage at th e Lime...


Shakespeare North date for John Godber's dandy new play
John Godber’s dandy new comedy The Highwayman rides in to Prescot in June to entertain audiences at Shakespeare North Playhouse. It’s...


Review: North by Northwest at Liverpool Playhouse ****
How do you recreate a classic cinematic spy thriller with big screen set pieces that include an aerial attack scene and a dramatic...


Speedo Mick musical celebrates the Scouse Stomper at Liverpool's Royal Court
At the beginning of his original season in charge at Goodison, manager David Moyes dubbed Everton ‘the People’s Club’ and the name almost...


Legally Blonde announces Liverpool dates on 2026 UK tour
Musical feelgood favourite Legally Blonde is set to visit the Liverpool Empire next spring as part of a new national tour. The Olivier...


Under the Mersey Moon musical returns to Floral Pavilion in 2026
A new musical which proved a big hit when it was premiered at the Floral Pavilion earlier this year is set to return for 2026 with a...
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