Events
Celebrating Cunard’s Majestic Historical Past
The Centre for Port and Maritime History (CPMH) is a collaborative venture between Liverpool John Moores University, the Maritime Museum and the University of Liverpool. Following on from the success of the public lectures delivered at the Maritime Museum for Cunard 175, the lectures will return, this time at Open Eye Gallery to mark the...
The Tempest
Shakespeare’s last, and great, play is a triumphant compilation of intrigue, magic, and humour. Prospero, an exiled Duke with supernatural powers, creates a great storm which sees his enemies shipwrecked on his island. Magic abounds, plots are exposed, and a colourful array of characters gain their deserts. Fascinating entertainment.
Gary Numan in Liverpool
Liverpool is in for a treat as the iconic Gary Numan takes the stage on June 4 2024. Known for his pioneering work in electronic music, Numan has been captivating audiences for decades with his innovative sound and distinctive style. Fans can expect a thrilling performance filled with hits like “Cars” and “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?”...
The Scummy Mummies: GREATEST HITS
Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate ten years of scumminess! For a decade now, the Scummy Mummies have been touring their hit comedy show to sold-out audiences around the country. Now they’re bringing all their most-loved songs, sketches, and stand-up together for a night that will make you laugh till you wee. Guaranteed to...
Twelfth Night
Headlining the Cockpit Stage this summer, the brilliantly bold Not Too Tame return with an electrifying production of Twelfth Night, starring Les Dennis as Malvolio. The company that brought you ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ return with their unique brand of high octane theatre in a hilarious yet heart-breaking tale of unrequited love. Inspired by the...
Fawlty Towers Basil’s Twin
Comedy Dining are pleased to bring you a further instalment from Fawlty Towers. New guests have booked into the hotel one of whom says he is Basil’s Twin Brother can this be true?! Mr O’Reilly is carrying out builders works we all know that Sybil will not be happy about this. Why have Interpol arrived...
Prescot Elizabethan Fayre
Step back in time and enjoy an array of Elizabethan activities and attractions for all the family. This long-running event is a firm favourite in the Prescot calendar and celebrates its connection to William Shakespeare and the town’s rich Elizabethan heritage. There will be a variety of traditional activities and exciting performances for all on...
Dream On Family Festival
A celebration of culture, creativity and wellbeing. Come and explore our beautiful village of bell tents filled with activities and workshops to inspire all ages. A space for different generations to have fun alongside each other. Limber up. Let go. Laugh loud. A safe and secure festival site filled with colour and art installations. You...
Tell Me How It Ends
It’s Liverpool, 1987. The AIDS epidemic threatens a generation of Queer people left with no one to turn to but themselves. Across the world, groups of Lesbian women hold out their hands to help – and right here in this city, Aster sits by Marc’s hospital bed… watching, wondering and reading. Tell Me How it...
Julius Caesar
Rome 44BC. Egotistical Emperor Julius Caesar is sweating (and it’s not just the heatwave). His liberal Senators are a stabbing pain in the backside. They’ve had enough! Rome is in chaos, trust in the government is weak and the emperor’s fate is written in the stars (or the ‘entrails of a goat’). The peasants are...
