Virtual film festivals providing lockdown lifeline
Amateur filmmakers have welcomed the emergence of online film festivals in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
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
Africa Oyé festival up for national award
One of Liverpool’s most treasured music and arts festivals is up for a national award.
Everyman hosts tribute to Shakespeare
Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre hosts The Brilliant Bard to honour the work of William Shakespeare.
Jazzing up the city as festival returns
The Liverpool International Jazz Festival made a comeback at the weekend for its seventh annual celebration.
Fab Four fans tuning in for new podcast
A new podcast dedicated to Liverpool band The Beatles has been launched.
Theatre group packs a political punch
A brand-new theatre group packed with a political punch is declaring war on negative stereotypes.
Royal Court marks 80 years of entertainment
Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre celebrated eight decades of shows with a special one-off variety performance.
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.
Beatles’ Indian odyssey remembered
An exhibition has opened at The Beatles Story to mark 50 years since the Fab Four’s famous India trip.
Toxteth theatre group in TV spotlight
A Merseyside theatre group has received excellent reviews for a live performance aired on the BBC.
Wombats back home for free show
Indie-rock band The Wombats went back their roots to perform a live set at HMV in Liverpool.
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.
Lennon’s life celebrated on special anniversary
The legendary John Lennon had his birthday marked with a unique celebration of his life at LJMU.
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.
Review: Gabriel at The Playhouse
The ominous scene for Gabriel is set the moment that you step foot into The Playhouse auditorium.
Review: Early Adventures at Playhouse
A rewarding experience for newcomers and long-time fans alike, Matthew Bourne’s Early Adventures is aptly named.