Willy Russell archive comes to LJMU
October 14, 2013
Liverpool playwright Willy Russell has donated papers and manuscripts to a special exhibition at LJMU.
Entertainment
Peter Pan arrives in Liverpool
October 14, 2013
Peter Pan will be flying into Liverpool's Empire Theatre this pantomime season. We talk to its star, Ray Quinn.
Oxjam takes over Liverpool
October 13, 2013
Liverpool is to play host to the charity music festival, Oxjam, later this month.
Echo Arena goes urban for 1Xtra Live
October 11, 2013
Liverpool's Echo Arena turned urban as Radio 1Xtra Live came to town.
Beatles memorabilia probe over £2m sale
October 4, 2013
An investigation has been launched into how £2m was used to buy Beatles' memorabilia later valued at just £300,000.
Theatre review: Sons of the Desert
October 2, 2013
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were brought back to life at the Royal Court Theatre in ‘Sons of the Desert’.
Film focuses on city’s funny roots
October 2, 2013
Liverpool’s Comedy Festival this year stages the premiere of a film on how it has earned its Capital of Comedy title.
Richard and Judy back at Albert Dock
September 30, 2013
The Albert Dock hosts the 25th birthday show of ITV’s This Morning as Richard and Judy return.
Historic Cavern Club up for auction
September 23, 2013
The Cavern Club and Cavern Walks shopping centre on Mathew Street are set to be auctioned off next month.
Liverpool Comedy Festival is back
September 23, 2013
The Liverpool Comedy Festival is returning to Liverpool this week with 70 shows, including Bill Bailey.
Psych Fest returns to the city
September 22, 2013
The Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia returns to Liverpool for the second time this weekend.
Classical broadcast live from LJMU
September 4, 2013
Classic FM broadcast its output live from the large studio in LJMU's Redmonds Building in a ground-breaking initiative.
Review: ‘Lennon’ at the Royal Court
August 29, 2013
How do you act out the part of a genuine icon - with no training as an actor? John Power takes on 'Lennon'.
Review: Glastonbury Festival 2013
July 3, 2013
Joel Richards had the time of his life at Glastonbury 2013. Read his festival diary as he reflects on an unforgettable weekend.
Lennon legacy at LJMU arts building
July 3, 2013
LJMU is renaming its Art and Design Academy in honour of Beatles legend John Lennon, marking his links with the institution.
Review: Evita at the Liverpool Empire
June 28, 2013
A rags to riches tale combining politics, fame and love, Evita hits the high notes at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool.
Merseyside duo on Big Brother
June 15, 2013
Two Merseyside residents are part of the latest batch of contestants to enter the Big Brother house.
Brian May reflects on LJMU Chancellorship
May 23, 2013
Dr Brian May has spoken of his pride to be associated with LJMU after handing over as Chancellor.