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Tommy Calderbank reviews the book ‘Time For Magic: A Shamanarchist’s Guide To The Wheel Of The Year by the late, great Jamie Reid, which will have its Liverpool launch on 16th July, 7-8.30 at The Florrie.
Tommy Calderbank reviews the book ‘Time For Magic: A Shamanarchist’s Guide To The Wheel Of The Year by the late, great Jamie Reid, which will have its Liverpool launch on 16th July, 7-8.30 at The Florrie.
Following on from their success last year with “They All Came Tumbling Down” a play about the struggle to knock down the notorious Netherley Flats, Valley Theatre are continuing their tradition of staging entertaining plays with a social edge with their latest production: “Lifestyle Choice? My A**e!”.
Following on from their success last year with “They All Came Tumbling Down” a play about the struggle to knock down the notorious Netherley Flats, Valley Theatre are continuing their tradition of staging entertaining plays with a social edge with their latest production: “Lifestyle Choice? My...
On 7th June, students from Liverpool University set up an encampment in Abercromby square, now renamed Alareer Square, in solidarity with the people of Palestine, and an unexpected consequence of this has been positive changes to the local ecology of the land around the tents.
On 7th June, students from Liverpool University set up an encampment in Abercromby square, now renamed Alareer Square, in solidarity with the people of Palestine, and an unexpected consequence of this has been positive changes to the local ecology of the land around the tents.
Richard Lewis reviews the production of Boys From The Blackstuff, the landmark drama initially broadcast on BBC2 in 1982, performed at the Royal Court till 11th May.
Richard Lewis reviews the production of Boys From The Blackstuff, the landmark drama initially broadcast on BBC2 in 1982, performed at the Royal Court till 11th May.
Nick Daly reviews the new sports drama film Challengers, directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Zendaya, showing at FACT from April 26th 2024.
Nick Daly reviews the new sports drama film Challengers, directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Zendaya, showing at FACT from April 26th 2024.
Neil Morrin reviews the play The Legend of Ned Ludd which explores what happens when machines make decisions rather than humans, on at the Everyman Theatre until May 11th.
Neil Morrin reviews the play The Legend of Ned Ludd which explores what happens when machines make decisions rather than humans, on at the Everyman Theatre until May 11th.
A drama performance project about rough sleeping starts with rehearsal sessions on Monday April 29th at 7pm at Valley Community Theatre,
A drama performance project about rough sleeping starts with rehearsal sessions on Monday April 29th at 7pm at Valley Community Theatre,
Tommy Calderbank reviews The Smoky God, the new album by Neil Campbell. based on the book The Smoky God, or a Voyage Journey to the Inner Earth by Willis George Emerson.
Tommy Calderbank reviews The Smoky God, the new album by Neil Campbell. based on the book The Smoky God, or a Voyage Journey to the Inner Earth by Willis George Emerson.
Romeo 660 by Ian Cantwell and Marty Snape Album review by Tommy Calderbank This album is something veeeery special indeed. Almost 10 years in the making, ‘Romeo 660’ may have had a longer gestation period than 5 elephants, but I’m happy to report it was definitely worth the wait. These tunes have been lovingly crafted, reworked, distilled and refined till the whole thing shines like a shimmering avant-garde pop masterpiece....
Romeo 660 by Ian Cantwell and Marty Snape Album review by Tommy Calderbank This album is something veeeery special indeed. Almost 10 years in the making, ‘Romeo 660’ may have had a longer gestation period than 5 elephants, but I’m happy to report it was definitely worth the wait. These tunes h...
Into the Light is an exhibition of the artist Jamie Reid (1947 – 2023) who was graphic designer for the S*x Pistols and much else, starting Feb 28th - March 29th at the John Lennon Art and Design Building, 2 Duckinfield Street, L3 5RD.
Into the Light is an exhibition of the artist Jamie Reid (1947 – 2023) who was graphic designer for the S*x Pistols and much else, starting Feb 28th - March 29th at the John Lennon Art and Design Building, 2 Duckinfield Street, L3 5RD.
Cornelia Gräbner opens on the curtains on the history one of Nerve's old neighbours, the Windows Project.
Cornelia Gräbner opens on the curtains on the history one of Nerve's old neighbours, the Windows Project.
In part 1 in a series on the Missing History of Liverpool, Steve Moss investigates Liverpool's Forgotten Riots.
In part 1 in a series on the Missing History of Liverpool, Steve Moss investigates Liverpool's Forgotten Riots.
Rob Harrison reviews the final of the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge, now in its thirteenth year, held at Leaf on Bold Street.
Rob Harrison reviews the final of the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge, now in its thirteenth year, held at Leaf on Bold Street.
Actors are wanted for a play “Tramp and the Lady”, written by Bob Towers, to be performed at the Leverhulme Drama Festival, Port Sunlight in April 2024.
Actors are wanted for a play “Tramp and the Lady”, written by Bob Towers, to be performed at the Leverhulme Drama Festival, Port Sunlight in April 2024.
Nick Daly reviews the new film Poor Things, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and adapted from a novel by Alasdair Gray, showing at Picturehouse, Liverpool.
Nick Daly reviews the new film Poor Things, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and adapted from a novel by Alasdair Gray, showing at Picturehouse, Liverpool.
Sandra Gibson reviews Keys to the Forest: A Poetic Journey, a compilation of poems by Tom George, with illustrations by Jennie Wishart.
Sandra Gibson reviews Keys to the Forest: A Poetic Journey, a compilation of poems by Tom George, with illustrations by Jennie Wishart.
Rob Harrison reviews Those Roads, a new song by Úna Quinn and Neil Campbell, specially commissioned by the Liverpool Irish Festival 2023.
Rob Harrison reviews Those Roads, a new song by Úna Quinn and Neil Campbell, specially commissioned by the Liverpool Irish Festival 2023.
Valley Community Theatre are looking for an original short play to take to the Leverhulme Drama festival at the Gladstone Theatre in April of 2024.
Valley Community Theatre are looking for an original short play to take to the Leverhulme Drama festival at the Gladstone Theatre in April of 2024.
Milap’s Indika Festival returns to Liverpool this Autumn over 12 days celebrating Indian music, dance and culture.
Milap’s Indika Festival returns to Liverpool this Autumn over 12 days celebrating Indian music, dance and culture.
La Feria Festival Launch Unity Theatre, Liverpool Wednesday 20th September Reviewed by Valeria Denegri Photographs by Michelle Marshall Commitment to Diversity Victor Rios began the night with “How British Are you”, a TV-show-like test. Explored through the life journey of a migrant who came from the high altitude of the Andes (Bolivia) as a young person, embracing the cultural contrast of the UK, and is now conflicted by how to identify himself....
La Feria Festival Launch Unity Theatre, Liverpool Wednesday 20th September Reviewed by Valeria Denegri Photographs by Michelle Marshall Commitment to Diversity Victor Rios began the night with “How British Are you”, a TV-show-like test. Explored through the life journey of a migrant who came fro...
On Sunday 22nd a massive protest of solidarity with Palestine chanted its way through the city with upwards of 2000 people there in fine glorious weather.
On Sunday 22nd a massive protest of solidarity with Palestine chanted its way through the city with upwards of 2000 people there in fine glorious weather.
Rob Harrison reviews the new album by Siapiau, an improvisational quartet who have been playing together in different formats for over twenty years. For this new project all that experience is put to good use in a blend of poetry and free jazz in this excellent CD from Discus records.
Rob Harrison reviews the new album by Siapiau, an improvisational quartet who have been playing together in different formats for over twenty years. For this new project all that experience is put to good use in a blend of poetry and free jazz in this excellent CD from Discus records.
The Chilean band Illapu, who have been playing together for 50 years, will perform at The Liverpool Philharmonic for one night on Sunday 15th October.
The Chilean band Illapu, who have been playing together for 50 years, will perform at The Liverpool Philharmonic for one night on Sunday 15th October.
Tayo Aluko giving a rendition of Deep River at Colin Serjent's remembrance event last night.
From last night's event. Francisco Carrasco on Guitar, Phil Hargreaves on Sax/Clarinet and Katy Brown on Violin.
Thank you to everyone who came along tonight to our event to remember Colin Serjent.
We are having a night to remember the life of Colin Serjent at the Pilgrim Pub on Wednesday 11th October from 6pm.
We are having a night to remember the life of Colin Serjent at the Pilgrim Pub on Wednesday 11th October from 6pm.
La Feria, the festival of Latin American culture now in its sixth year starts on Wednesday 20th September with a range of exhilarating music, dance, storytelling, humour and rap.
La Feria, the festival of Latin American culture now in its sixth year starts on Wednesday 20th September with a range of exhilarating music, dance, storytelling, humour and rap.
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Tayo Aluko giving a rendition of Deep River at Colin Serjent's remembrance event last night.
From last night's event. Francisco Carrasco on Guitar, Phil Hargreaves on Sax/Clarinet and Katy Brown on Violin.
Thank you to everyone who came along tonight to our event to remember Colin Serjent.
