What’s On
Liverpool is a vibrant city, with plenty of activities to suit all tastes. Find out what’s happening and when with our handy ‘What’s On’ calendar.
A Polish Virtuoso in Liverpool: The Celebrated Mr Yaniewicz
Among the untold stories in Merseyside’s cultural history, one of the most remarkable is that of Felix Yaniewicz (1762-1848), a Polish-Lithuanian violin virtuoso and composer who arrived in Liverpool in 1799. Born in Vilnius, Yaniewicz had played in the Polish royal chapel from the age of fifteen. In 1785 King Stanisław August Poniatowski paid for...
Daliso Chaponda: Feed This Black Man Again
Malawian-born stand-up comedian Daliso Chaponda has extended his UK tour due to popular demand. The tour, ‘Feed This Black Man Again’, will be at Liverpool’s Royal Court on Saturday 14th September. Daliso did his first solo show ‘Feed This Black Man’ 20 years ago in Canada, this hour saw him dissect the way Africans were...
Actors Lab
A Space for Play & Experimentation: Actors Training and Professional development. Actors Lab is back! This year, we’re looking for four exciting actors based in Merseyside to develop themselves as actors making work in community spaces. The course takes place in two parts. – The first part are weekly training sessions from September – December...
Screening: Fantastic Planet (La Planète Sauvage), 1973
Join us for a captivating journey into the surreal world of Fantastic Planet (La Planète Sauvage), the critically acclaimed 1973 animated science fiction film directed by René Laloux. Known for its imaginative visuals and thought-provoking themes, Fantastic Planet has earned its place as a classic in animated cinema. Set on the distant planet Ygam, Fantastic...
Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby at Liverpool Empire
Opening in the trenches of Flanders, a personal story unfolds in post-war industrial Birmingham as the Shelby family navigate the decisions that determine their fate and Tommy is intoxicated by mysterious newcomer, Grace. While Tommy is building his empire, Grace is operating as an undercover agent for Special Branch on a mission to get close...
Trauma Informed Practice for Participatory Artists: Training
Although it’s very important to maintain the distinction between art and therapy, participatory artists are often in positions where they need to support their participants’ mental health. This training is specifically for artists and facilitators and takes a person-centred approach to understanding trauma and incorporating this understanding into your creative practice. This training will: –...
Kane Brown: Don’t Listen To Me
Fearlessly hilarious delivery combined with honesty and sincerity. Kane Brown is 19 years in the game, has performed around the world, has opened for Guz Khan on his UK Tour, can be seen on Man Like Mobeen (Netflix), Deepfake (Channel 4), She’s the One (Amazon) and heard on his hit Podcast, Rated 18. “Kane is...
Baby Book Club
Baby Book Club returns this September with a course of six weekly sessions designed for parents and carers with babies aged from 3 to 12 months. Baby Book Club is a is a great way to spend quality time with your baby, meet new friends, develop your skills and learn innovative storytelling techniques that will...
Loop Me In
Join us to knit, crochet, and connect with others. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just starting out, this workshop is for you. Share tips, swap patterns, and be inspired by the creativity of our community. Materials are not provided, so please remember to bring your own. Bluecoat is closed to the public from 5pm....
who the f–k is shakespeare?
“We’re adding to the story, giving you all the gory details.” Following a sell-out run, four of Shakespeare’s (in)famous characters are back for a national tour, ready to tell their side of the story. Join them as they blow the dust off the classics to stage a multi-art form political occupation of stories steeped in...
