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Writing on the Wall present free one-day write to work boot camp
Calling all aspiring writers! Join a free one-day creative writing boot camps this September. Want to be part of creative discussions, connect with writing professionals and gain access to resources aimed at taking your writing skills to the next level? Look no further! Write to Work has been successful in fostering a vibrant creative community,...
City’s Tourism Sector Continues to Bounce Back
Liverpool’s travel and tourism sector is welcoming a post-Covid resurgence. New figures published have calculated vital information relating to Liverpool’s tourism sector, and show last year’s economic boost of more than £3.5 billion has outstripped previous city records. Reflecting on 2022, the new statistics also highlight the number of visitors the city attracted, the accommodation...
Bamboozling artwork on display in Liverpool
Large artworks made entirely of sustainable bamboo will be showcased in Liverpool for a one-day, FREE family-friendly festival. Imagine Bamboo is Everywhere will take over Great George Square in Chinatown on Sunday 20 August and will feature the intricate, creations of local artists including windmills, giant butterflies, bikes, bridges and other impressive structures. And what...
Sue Jenkins Takes Centre Stage in Michael Wynne’s Cuckoo
Birkenhead-born Olivier and BAFTA award-winning playwright Michael Wynne makes a triumphant return to Merseyside with his latest play Cuckoo. An all-Scouse cast of Sue Jenkins, Michelle Butterly, Jodie McNee and Emma Harrison capture the intense relationships between three generations of women and the bonds of a modern family. After a successful run at the Royal...
Royal Albert Dock celebrates a Festival of Summer
Kicking off summer in style with a rainbow-coloured day of celebrations for this year’s LCR Pride, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is continuing its programme of feel-good activities throughout August with its ‘Festival of Summer’. Combining pantomime-inspired productions of Punch and Judy, short screenings in the world’s smallest movie theatre and a bank holiday lineup to...
Solidarity Tablecloth
A new public artwork , the Solidarity Tablecloth, developed by award-winning arts & food organisation Squash Liverpool, is being shared for the first time this week. The artwork was commissioned by Culture Liverpool as part of the EuroStreet community programme for Eurovision. This collaborative artwork will be revealed on Friday August 4 from 12-2pm at...
Macbeth, A Thespian Powerhouse and The Depot
Liverpool’s film studio is getting a theatrical make-over as it prepares to welcome one of the world’s biggest movie stars. The Depot, located off Edge Lane, will be transformed into a custom-built theatre as it hosts the premiere of a brand new production of Macbeth, starring award-winning actor Ralph Fiennes who will play the ruthless...
Liverpool included in unique UK UNESCO sites on new illustrated map
Ignite your summer adventures and discover Liverpool alongside 57 other unique UNESCO sites in the UK and crown dependencies thanks to a newly illustrated map, now available to download for free from the UK National Commission for UNESCO. From expansive mountain ranges and stunning coastlines to vibrant cities and rural landscapes – the UK’s UNESCO...
Zones and Fringe Events Released for new concept Pride In Liverpool
Earlier this month LCR Pride Foundation announced a new concept for Pride in Liverpool with events set to create a ‘City Full Of Pride’. This year’s pride will then encompass a large portion of the city centre. Organisers have announced today (21st July) further details on the different areas that attendees can experience. Based on...
Liverpool school children’s Eurovision performance released as charity single for Ukraine
A song performed as part of Liverpool’s Eurovision celebrations has been released as a charity single in aid of Ukraine. Pupils from Sandfield Park School in West Derby and Alt Bridge Secondary School in Huyton delivered a message of support to the war-torn country when they sang You Are Not Alone on stage at Liverpool’s...
