Bringing Khaled Hosseini’s internationally bestselling novel to life, The Kite Runner direct from its acclaimed Broadway season is set to make a triumphant return to the Liverpool Playhouse from Tuesday 23 April to Saturday 27 April 2024. Originally produced by Nottingham Playhouse and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse, The Kite Runner first captivated Liverpool audiences in 2013 and returned as part of a UK tour in 2018. It garnered rave reviews and deeply moved audiences with…
Weekly Noise is a short and straightforward way of sharing Liverpool’s trending news and topics in the form of a weekly poem. Laura Chonzi will take the top trending hashtags or stories on social media and turn them into a ten-line poetic masterpiece for each week of the month, hence the name. We’re still recovering from Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis,Looks like that’s our cue to prioritise our health if you didn’t notice.Baltimore bridge has fallen…
Award-winning dining, retail and leisure operator BOXPARK, opening to the public on 19 April 2024, has today announced the eight incredible food traders for their first venue outside of London. Focussing on emerging and independent street food businesses from Liverpool and the surrounding areas, the eight kitchens and one kiosk at BOXPARK Liverpool will offer an array of mouth-watering cuisines from across the globe, ensuring there’s a carefully curated offer for all visitors. The three London…
Liverpool’s hottest new independent entertainment destination is set to open its doors this spring, promising a brilliant visitor experience. The new £7million Blackstock Market will boast a wide-ranging programme of entertainment, including comedy, music, sporting events broadcast live on a giant screen and a fantastic food and drink offer. The 60,000sq ft development is the brainchild of Toxteth-raised brothers Paul and Binty Blair who run the city’s hugely popular, multi award-winning Hot Water Comedy Club. Now the pair have harnessed…
Liverpool’s dining scene boasts a Mediterranean flair with its selection of Greek eateries that promise to transport your taste buds to the Aegean shores. From cosy tavernas serving up hearty traditional dishes to modern establishments offering a chic twist on Hellenic classics, there’s a Greek restaurant to suit every palate. So, whether you’re craving a meze feast or a sumptuous gyro, get ready to say “Opa!” to the flavours of Greece, right here in the…
Liverpool finally feels like it’s getting its foot back in the door of exciting and emerging artists that are pushing genres and creating platforms and a demand for their music. New scouse talent and rap artist KOJ is doing just that. His new single A Reminder has been bubbling away for the last week creating a lot of excitement. This release marks the beginning of a series of singles, culminating in an EP Villain With…
Authentic Italian coffee shop Gran Caffè is set to open a third Liverpool site, this time in South Liverpool on Lark Lane. Owned by Italian brothers Paolo and Donato Cillo, Gran Caffè first opened in Williamson Square as part of the popular Italian Quarter over 10 years ago. Since then, the authentic, family business has enjoyed fantastic growth, opening another coffee shop on Duke Street in December 2023. The third Gran Caffè is the first to open outside of Liverpool city centre, on the…
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Whether it’s bringing the kids along to the world’s largest chocolate egg hunt, taking part in a special themed bingo extravaganza, or tucking into a delicious roast dinner – here Visit Southport unveils seven egg-citing events for you to take part in over Easter in Southport The Easter break is now only days away and many of us will be looking to make last-minute purchases like getting the kids their favourite chocolate egg, buying the food for…
Liverpool’s Theatre in the Rough and Growing Sudley CIC are inviting people to unleash their imaginations and connect with the great outdoors at Wildwrights – a free nature writing event at Sudley Walled Garden in Mossley Hill on Saturday, 30 March. With experienced guides on-site, this experience is tailored for writers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned wordsmith or a budding storyteller, you’ll have the opportunity to craft poetic treasures and…
Designed to provide a platform for black and brown comedy and entertainment talent, the Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase will celebrate its 10th instalment next month at Liverpool’s Royal Court on 11 April. Run in partnership with Boisterous Theatre Co. and founded by comedian and resident host Che Burnley, the showcase began at Edinburgh Festival in 2016 before finding a regular home in the Liverpool theatre five years ago. Over that time, the showcase has provided…
Acclaimed London artist Lucy Temple is bringing her extraordinary hand painted, geometric water colours to the iconic Royal Liver Building in Liverpool. This is Lucy’s first solo show outside London and she feels honoured and excited to introduce her work to the city’s creative and innovative audience. “Everything starts with a circle” Lucy reminds us. Renowned psychologist Carl Jung saw Liverpool as being the centre of the metaphorical, circle of creativity, famously saying “Liverpool is the pool…
This Easter, Royal Albert Dock is inviting families and children to take part in the Bunny Tail Trail, whereby visitors must track down the Easter Bunny to be in with the chance of winning an incredible prize. Launching on Friday 29 March and running until Sunday 14 April, the free Easter trail will see 10 brightly coloured bunny vinyls hidden around the dock, each one containing a clue as to where the next bunny will…
Liverpool is a city renowned for its passion for football. However, it caters to a wider variety of sports fans than you may think. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just enjoy the thrill of watching a good match, Liverpool offers a plethora of venues where you can catch all the action while enjoying great food, drinks, and company. Here are some of the best places in Liverpool to immerse yourself in the excitement of…
Liverpool’s dreams of landing a historic quadruple in Jurgen Klopp’s final campaign at the helm were dashed at Old Trafford on St. Patrick’s Day, however, the Reds still have two more shots at silverware before the end of the season in June. On a hugely dramatic visit to Manchester on 17 March, Liverpool came unstuck against rivals United when they lost 4-3 in the dying embers of extra time in the FA Cup quarter-finals, ending…
Unity Theatre’s annual celebration of Merseyside artists – Up Next Festival – is back for 2024, providing a two-week long programme featuring brand-new shows from Merseyside’s most exciting artists and companies. Following an extended break in 2023, Up Next Festival 2024 has been hotly anticipated on Merseyside and is a welcome return of a real Unity Theatre calendar favourite. Up Next Festival has been made possible through Unity’s Open Call Crowdfunder 2023 Donors and as a result…
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Weekly Noise is a short and straightforward way of sharing Liverpool’s trending news and topics in the form of a weekly poem. Laura Chonzi will take the top trending hashtags or stories on social media and turn them into a ten-line poetic masterpiece for each week of the month, hence the name. Apparently there’s no election in May,And of course, we don’t really have a say.Heard the rumours about Prince William’s affair?Considering Kate and the…
The Reader charity has launched a major recruitment drive for new volunteers to join its Reading Heroes project which helps children aged 2-15 to improve their confidence and spark a love of reading for pleasure. The project has been running since 2016 and pairs care experienced children and young people in Merseyside with highly trained volunteers to read together online or in-person, weekly for a period of six to nine months. The project is overseen by an experienced project…
A retelling of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, crafted by the innovative theatre company, imitating the dog, merges digital technology with compelling live theatre at the Liverpool Playhouse from Wednesday 17 to Saturday 20 April. This modern adaptation of Frankenstein, produced by imitating the dog, follows their thought-provoking and boundary-pushing productions at the Playhouse, including Heart of Darkness and Macbeth. It’s co-produced with Leeds Playhouse, with whom they have previously collaborated on the critically-acclaimed recreation of…