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Kay Mellor's The Syndicate makes Floral Pavilion date
Kay Mellor’s final stage play comes to New Brighton this week – and it’s a real family affair. Mellor’s daughter Gaynor Faye and grandson...


Life of Pi puppeteers talk about their tiger feat
Fans of Yann Martel’s inspirational novel Life of Pi will know the story centres around two very different characters. One is the titular...


Johannes Radebe dons those Kinky Boots at Liverpool Empire
Everybody say yeah! Strictly star Johannes Radebe is set to don the red thigh-high footwear when Kinky Boots the musical comes to...


War Horse to return to Liverpool Empire
War Horse is set to make a return to the Liverpool Empire as part of the theatre’s centenary in 2025. The multi-award-winning National...


Boys return to the Blackstuff at Liverpool's Royal Court
Few would argue that Boys from the Blackstuff – given its world premiere at Liverpool’s Royal Court last autumn – turned out to be one of...


Review: 2:22 A Ghost Story at Liverpool Empire ***
It seems we humans have always loved to scare ourselves – and each other. From tales of spirits told around the fire in ancient times to...


Shakespeare North reveals outdoor summer programme
A three-month summer season of outdoor performances has been announced by Shakespeare North Playhouse. The busy programme of events will...


Open Air Theatre at Calderstones this summer
Shakespeare and Sherlock come to the open-air theatre at Calderstones Mansion House this summer. The Reader, which runs the South...


Review: My Beautiful Laundrette at Liverpool Playhouse ***1/2
When My Beautiful Laundrette burst on to the big screen almost 40 years ago, it was an invigorating and influential cinematic moment....


West End run for Boys From the Blackstuff
The Royal Court’s smash hit Boys From the Blackstuff is set to go into the West End. The acclaimed stage version of Alan Bleasdale’s TV...
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