Just when arena comedy was becoming horribly ten a penny, along comes Aussie musical comedian and top Tweeter Tim Minchin, who will be spoiling us with his take on the medium later this year, it has just been announced. And he ain't doing things b...
More amusing news from the Empire today, where they have revealed they'll be hosting two days of Britain's Got Talent auditions later in the month. Hopeful auditionees will showcase their skills in front of TV cameras, a packed auditorium and a ce...
As the Eagles once sang in Hotel California, "you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave" - and so it is for actor Ken Morley, who has been announced as the narrator in the Liverpool run of Corrie! coming to the Empire in Februar...
Celebrated writer and director Steven Berkoff brings his distinctive style to a new production of Sophocles??? greatest Greek tragedy, Oedipus, this spring. With a highly-charged performance style and charismatic ensemble of actors led by Simon Merr...
The runaway success of Royal Court Christmas show Scouse Pacific continues, as the theatre today announced a second extension of its run. The production will now continue until Saturday, January 22. They say the original extension week is now virt...
Aw. Look at these cute little fellas. This trio of polar bears are among the stars of a world premiere in the city this weekend - as a striking new nature documentary is set to a live performance by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Pola...
Such sad news at the start of a new year about the death of Pete Postlethwaite. I was lucky enough to spend some time with him in 2008 before the start of his run as King Lear in the Everyman and he really stood out as an extraordinary man. It was...
Well, there we have it. It???s the last day of the year. And if you spent the last 365 in Liverpool, you???ll know there was always plenty going on to amuse and inspire. Here's 12 of the best, in no particular order: 1. One night it was a privilege to...
How time flies, dear reader. No sooner were we a-liggin' and a-jiggin' and a-sneezin' all over Pamela Anderson at the Aladdin press night, than the Empire's Christmas panto is about to wrap up with the last few shows of its run. All together now -...
Liverpool dramatist Jonathan Harvey, 42, has had a busy year. The Coronation Street writer premiered two new plays as well as playing an ongoing role in the soap's massive 50th anniversary celebrations. Canary, which opened at the Playhouse in spr...
A good panto baddie always has a scheme as well as a bit of a head for business ??? and David McGranaghan is no exception. Not only does he have his work cut out onstage as ousted fairy Oderon in Sleeping Beauty at the Everyman, he???s also snapping u...
It???s big, it???s brash, it???s finally here ??? the city???s flagship panto with the Hollywood star. It???s Aladdin this year, not that it really much matters, and Baywatch's Pamela Anderson the Genie of the Lamp we???ve all been waiting to see. Everything yo...
I've been struggling with flu this week, and not only has that stopped me doing my proper job just at the worst possible time of year, it has also interfered with some really fun things as well. First, I had to cancel a meeting with THIS GUY. I kn...
There???s something funny going on in the cultural nooks and crannies of Liverpool, and it???s never the same twice. I met with Trevor Fleming, one of the founders of improvised theatre company Impropriety, to find out more. For most people, any knowl...
The Empire has announced the arrival of Pamela Anderson to our little city this afternoon, as she prepares to take to the panto stage there from tomorrow. And she sounds game, apparently being heard to mutter: "I???ll be finding my local pub and als...
No Wise Men is a tale of Christmas redemption, of a charmless, British, self-confessed ???nob??? forced to figure out the real meaning of his life thanks to a spirit guide. So far, so familiar. But it really hits the festive spot, with everything you ...
City comedy club Laughterhouse is branching into something new this weekend with its first family show on Saturday afternoon - Little Howard and the Magic Pencil of Life and Death. Interactive stand-up, 3D animation and an all-singing, all-dancing...
The Unity has announced its new season for 2011 and is looking for suggestions from theatregoers as to how best to use the venue in the new year. As well as a full programme of comedy and drama, the theatre is appealing for people who use the plac...
Times at the Everyman are a changing, but one thing never does ??? the rock ???n??? roll panto. A huge Liverpool Christmas tradition, the show tends to change little but its title year by year, bringing back the same writers, performers and tried-and te...
Mat Fraser, 39, is one of DaDaFest???s most recognisable performers and patrons. An actor, singer and performance artist, he has taken part in a number of events at this year???s deaf and disabled arts festival, including hosting its annual burlesque ...
