Theatres.

Unity Theatre

A campaigning theatre company with its roots in roots in experimental theatre, with a modus operandi of bringing theatre to the masses. Now features an engaging mix of new and established talent and productions, while retaining a link to the past in the form of workshops and performance space.


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Royal Court Theatre

Another art deco monolith in the centre of Liverpool, the Royal Court Theatre predominantly stages comedic productions and comedy acts. The Grade II-lited venue has been through several changes of character, acting as a theatre and as a gig venue in the past, featuring massive names in either genre. Now features a healthy number of [...]


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Liverpool Empire

Something of a variety show venues, the Liverpool Empire puts on a broad array of productions, from ballet and opera to plays, musicals and musical events. Another grandiose post-Edwardian venue, the Empire had a refurbishment, including an additional wing, at the start of the century and continues to host the biggest shows in a variety [...]


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Liverpool Everyman

Liverpool’s famed theatre for the masses, boasting a strong cultural legacy of its own and still staging plays throughout the year. Currently due for a refurb, the Everyman is the, er, everyman sister theatre to the grandiose Playhouse. Bar and restaurant in the cellars feature a great choice of beers and food.


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LIPA

Lord Paul McCartney’s alma mater, the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA) churns out a fresh supply of artists, actors, musicians, dancers and general arty-farty types every year. As a venues, LIPA constitutes a bar and performance space that houses productions from LIPA students that are of surprisingly high quality.


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Liverpool Playhouse Theatre

Historic Liverpool theatre that partners the Everyman, of a slightly more classical bent. The Playhouse boasts a fearsome heritage tends towards what could be described as more classic theatre, but still attracts new productions and some seriously big names.


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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Home to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Phil stages classical concerts, some popular music gigs, live comedy and the occasional leftfield film night. An incredible art deco edifice rebuilt in the 1930s, the Phil also features a bar and cafe; plus the Rodewald Suite at the back of the hall.


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Review: Portico Quartet at The Capstone Theatre

— Experimental, boundary-pushing electronic jazz boys charm Gayna Rose Madder as they visit the city's Capstone Theatre.

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Our picks

Doom shake the room: Demdike Stare at Kazimier

The city's best audio/visual gang, HIVE Collective, put on an extra special night of immersive creepiness this month.

Son shine: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, The Kazimier

The son of heroic Afrobeat star Fela Kuti brings his legendary Egypt 80 band to Liverpool Music Week. It's also something of a homecoming...

Hometown boy: Paul McCartney at Echo Arena

Another former Beatle makes a live return to the city, booking in a show at the Echo Arena this winter. And no, it's not Ringo. Phew!

A reward: Julian Cope at Stanley Theatre

Pop star, poet and cultural chameleon: the legendary Julian Cope does it all and is rightly revered for it. He visits the city for a rare live appearance this autumn.
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