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Liverpool's HOMOTOPIA Festival Enters Final Week of Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

Liverpool's Homotopia Festival has entered its final week – but there is still a chance to catch a host of fantastic festival events at venues across the city and beyond.

Traverse Theatre Reveals Cast For DANCING SHOES
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

The Traverse Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of DANCING SHOES by Stephen Christopher and Graeme Smith, which will run in Traverse 1 from December 4–20, 2025.

Liverpool's 21st Homotopia Festival Opens This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025

Liverpool's Homotopia festival will return to the city this week with a programme of performances, film screenings, exhibitions, walks, talks, workshops and parties.

Queer and Non-Binary Artists Take Center Stage at Liverpool’s Unity Theatre This Autumn
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025

Liverpool’s Unity Theatre spotlights queer and non-binary voices this autumn with a bold lineup of performances exploring identity, community, and solidarity. The season features work from Liverpool Irish Festival, and more.

NIGHT COLLAR Comes to St Helens Theatre Royal Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025

Night Collar will pull into St Helens next week with a cast of colourful characters promising Theatre Royal audiences a fantastic evening of big laughs. Learn more here!

St Helens Theatre Royal Unveils Full Cast For DICK WHITTINGTON
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

Regal Entertainments Ltd will present Dick Whittington - the first time in the company's 25-year history. The tale will run from Friday 28 November to Sunday 11 January 2026.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Chicago Looks to Replace Pulled NEA Funds, National Theatre Cuts Staff
by Alex Freeman - Aug 4, 2025

From a new study showing Gen Z’s growing impact on Broadway ticket sales to a casting controversy that has sparked conversations around representation, audiences and creators alike are redefining engagement. Meanwhile, institutions across the U.S. and U.K. confront critical operational issues—from artist housing and staffing changes to emergency funding and infrastructure upgrades. Alongside moments of investment and renewal, the community also mourns the tragic loss of a production manager at Jacob’s Pillow.

NIGHT COLLAR Comes to St Helens Theatre Royal Starring John May
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2025

Night Collar is driving into St Helens Theatre Royal this September. The show will run from Friday 26 September to Sunday 5 October 2026. Tickets are on sale now.

THE LIVING ROOM Returns to The Adelphi Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2025

Immersive theatre returns to one of Liverpool's most famous hotels this summer with an audience experience that promises to be both 'intimate and interactive'.

Joss Arnott Dance Reveals Dates and Details For World Premiere of MEET THE HATTER
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025

Joss Arnott Dance has announced tour dates and further details for the World Premiere of its major new production Meet the Hatter, inspired by the iconic character from Lewis Carrol's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.  

BAD LADS Will Tour UK This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025

Graeae has joined forces with Live Theatre, Newcastle to present the world premiere of Bad Lads by Mike Kenny this autumn. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Liverpool Arab Arts Festival Returns in July
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025

Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF), the longest running annual festival of Arab arts and culture in the UK, will return for its 23rd year this July. Learn more here!

Liverpool's Epstein Theatre Set for Grand Reopening
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025

Liverpool’s much-loved Epstein Theatre is set to reopen after a deal was agreed to breathe new life into the historic city centre venue. The Hanover Street landmark is due to welcome audiences once again, with new leaseholders and a new management team.

Rubbish Shakespeare Company To Bring THE STORY FORGE: MAKE YOUR OWN MYTH On UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025

Award-winning theatre company, Rubbish Shakespeare Company are joining forces with Silly History Boys to present the first UK Tour of The Story Forge: Make Your Own Myth - a hilarious hour of high-octane adventure, told through their distinctive fusion of clowning, silly storytelling, physical comedy and live music.

DaDaFest Reveals 2025 40th Anniversary Programme
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

Award-winning DaDa has announced its 2025 festival programme which marks the Liverpool-based disability and Deaf arts-led organisation’s 40th anniversary. Learn more here!

NOT F**KIN' SORRY! UK Tour Begins This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025

Access All Areas, Not Your Circus Dog Collective and The Hale will present Not F**kin’ Sorry!, a shameless provocative crip queer cabaret by neurodivergent and learning-disabled performers.

New Play WITH YOU To Have Two London Engagements In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 31, 2024

After a successful preview held at The Calder Bookshop & Theatre in October, Yuvraj Bhatia's dystopian one-act play, With You, returns Off-West-End in 2 major London fringe-venues in early 2025.

Disability Arts Charity Appoints New CEO as They Celebrate 40 Years
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts this week launched their 40th anniversary festival DaDaFest International 40 at the Unity Theatre Liverpool, and as part of the celebration announced the appointment of new CEO, Zoe Partington.

WOMAN | WOMEN Comes to Liverpool and Prescot
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2024

A new stage production is fusing performance art and physical theatre to explore how lesbian relationships do not follow traditional societal expectations. Learn more here!

DRIFTWOOD Will Embark on Major 2025 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024

ThickSkin and rural touring company Pentabus will team up to remount their 2023 co-production, Driftwood by Tim Foley. Originally conceived and produced for rural touring, Driftwood will be scaled up for a national  tour in 2025. T