Entertainment
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Virtual film festivals providing lockdown lifeline
Amateur filmmakers have welcomed the emergence of online film festivals in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Beat goes on as singer launches new music
A local singer songwriter came back home to launch her new songs at an event in Liverpool.
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LJMU hosts talk by director Mike Leigh
Award winning writer and director, Mike Leigh, gave a unique insight into his work and inspiration when he spoke at LJMU
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Africa Oyé festival up for national award
One of Liverpool’s most treasured music and arts festivals is up for a national award.
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Everyman hosts tribute to Shakespeare
Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre hosts The Brilliant Bard to honour the work of William Shakespeare.
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Jazzing up the city as festival returns
The Liverpool International Jazz Festival made a comeback at the weekend for its seventh annual celebration.
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Fab Four fans tuning in for new podcast
A new podcast dedicated to Liverpool band The Beatles has been launched.
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Theatre group packs a political punch
A brand-new theatre group packed with a political punch is declaring war on negative stereotypes.
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Royal Court marks 80 years of entertainment
Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre celebrated eight decades of shows with a special one-off variety performance.
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Tributes paid after death of Sir Ken Dodd
Liverpool is mourning the passing of one of its most treasured showbiz legends, following the death of Sir Ken Dodd.
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Beatles’ Indian odyssey remembered
An exhibition has opened at The Beatles Story to mark 50 years since the Fab Four’s famous India trip.
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Toxteth theatre group in TV spotlight
A Merseyside theatre group has received excellent reviews for a live performance aired on the BBC.
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Wombats back home for free show
Indie-rock band The Wombats went back their roots to perform a live set at HMV in Liverpool.
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Johnny Vegas donates panto fee to hospice
Merseyside comedy star Johnny Vegas is donating his fee for appearing in pantomime to the hospice which cared for his dad.
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Lennon’s life celebrated on special anniversary
The legendary John Lennon had his birthday marked with a unique celebration of his life at LJMU.
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Circus birthday turns sour over crowd issues
Fears for party-goers being crushed made nightclub organisers stop the music at the 15th birthday celebrations for Circus.
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Review: Gabriel at The Playhouse
The ominous scene for Gabriel is set the moment that you step foot into The Playhouse auditorium.
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Review: Early Adventures at Playhouse
A rewarding experience for newcomers and long-time fans alike, Matthew Bourne’s Early Adventures is aptly named.
