This Christmas the legendary Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto is back at its spiritual home – the Everyman – with more music, mayhem and water than ever before. Little Red Riding Hood: Howl Lotta Love is sure to be the most raucous party in town with something for all ages. Gasp at the incredible costumes, be dazzled by the all singing, all dancing cast and rock out with the live band and the best axe man this side of the Deep Dark Woods. Little Red Riding Hood is at the Hope Street venue from Saturday 29th November 2014 to Saturday 17th January 2015.
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English National Ballet To Bring Swan Lake To The Empire Theatre.
English National Ballet takes its full production of Derek Deane’s critically acclaimed Swan Lake on tour to Manchester (8th-11th October), Milton Keynes (11th-15th November), Liverpool (18th- 22nd November) and the London Coliseum (7th-18 January).
Arguably one of the most popular ballets created, Swan Lake tells the story of Prince Siegfried’s love for the Swan Queen, Odette, and their battle against the evil magician, Rothbart. This traditional production brings the romance and high drama of the Russian ballet tradition alive.
Originally produced for English National Ballet by Deane, this version premiered at the London Coliseum in 2000 and has since been seen by over 550,000 people around the U.K.
Homotopia: Bigger And Better Than Ever Before In 2014.
Having secured their future for another 3 years with renewed Arts Council support, Homotopia is delighted to present the 2014 festival packed with exciting national premieres (DV8), regional firsts (Andy Warhol and Catherine Opie exhibitions) unique collaborations (Fenella Fielding and Le Gateau Chocolat) and exclusive appearances (Terence Davies) that appeal to audiences gay and straight alike.
This year’s festival sees Homotopia continuing its partnership with the Walker Art Gallery (Opie) and forging new partnerships with Liverpool Playhouse (DV8) and a marketing partnership with Tate Liverpool (Warhol).
Tell Tale Theatre Create Stage Version Of Orwell’s Animal Farm At The East Village Arts Centre.
Tell Tale Theatre make a welcomed return to the dramatic world of George Orwell for their next production. Animal Farm will be performed at the Arts Club on Seel Street from 28th-31st October 2014.
In 2010, Tell Tale’s very first show was a visceral performance of Orwell’s 1984. They have come a long way since then. Tell Tale Theatre recently received funding from the BBC Performing Arts Fund which will support the production and will enable Animal Farm to tour to local secondary schools.
Nils Lofgren Returns To Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall in January 2015.
Legendary American songwriter, virtuoso guitarist and pianist, Nils Lofgren returns to the U.K. early next year with a night at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Friday 16th January 2015 one in which audiences will no doubt be flocking to in their droves after his prestigious gig in 2011.
After touring with Bruce Springsteen as a long-time member of the E Street Band on both the 2012-13 Wrecking Ball tour and the 2014 High Hopes tour Nils Lofgren is back to perform his own legendary live show. Known for his world-class guitar playing, and his on-stage acrobatics, Nils Lofgren is a true Rock legend in his own right. A superb front-man, both with Grin and under his own name!
Liverpool’s St. George’s Hall Announces Dates Of Second Annual Christmas Grotto.
Liverpool’s iconic St. George’s Hall has announced details of its second annual magical grotto – and it promises to be even bigger and better for Christmas 2014. Santa’s Magical Grotto sets the scene for an exciting festive season when it opens each weekend from 15th November to 7th December. It then opens daily between 13th and 23rd December.
Visitors will be treated to live character performances along a festive treasure trail which leads to a traditional grotto. Here, they meet Santa Claus who will present them with an early Christmas gift – if they’ve been good!
Circa Waves Announce November U.K. Tour.
Circa Waves have announced details of their U.K. tour this November. The tour, which starts on November 6th at Glasgow’s Oran Mor, will come to the Liverpool’s Kazimier on the 20th November.
Circa Waves have also announced details of the release of a new single. So Long will be released through Virgin on Monday 20th October 2014. The single, produced by Dan Grech and recorded at RAK studios in London as part of their debut album sessions, follows the release of previous songs Young Chasers and Stuck In My Teeth.
The Celebrated Everyword Returns With A Series Of Great Writing.
The Everyman & Playhouse’s annual celebration of writing, Everyword, returns this year from Wednesday 22nd to Sunday 26th October at the Everyman, the Playhouse Studio and rambling across the city with a series of new plays, workshops and literary happenings with contributions from some of the city’s brightest talents including Lizzie Nunnery, Jeff Young and Luke Barnes.
The Royal Court Theatre Announces Cast For 2014 Christmas Show.
The final names have been added to the cast for The Royal Court Christmas show and they are raring to go!
Scouse Of The Antarctic is the latest in a series of Liverpool comedies from Fred Lawless who has had great success with the likes of Scouse Pacific, Little Scouse On The Prairie and last year’s hit The Hitchhiker’s Guide To Fazakerley.
Just when everyone thought the ‘Cold War’ was over, a Russian and U.S. submarine race to the North Pole to claim the recently discovered mineral rights. The last thing they expect to find when they get there is a Scouser with a bobble hat on and a bloody student banging on about global warming.
The Magnet Hosts The Liverpool Comedy Cellar Christmas Comedy Specials.
The Liverpool Comedy Cellar Liverpool’s newest and coolest comedy club present their first Christmas Comedy Specials at The Magnet this December featuring the cream of the international Comedy Circuit.
Whether people are organising their Christmas staff night out or celebrating the festive period with friends The Liverpool Comedy Cellar offer a great value night out with tickets at just £12 and great deals on drinks in the “The Best Venue in Liverpool” as voted by The Guardian Newspaper.
The Liverpool Comedy Cellar continues to offer a stellar line up this December with award winning comedians from T.V and radio.