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7 Liverpool theatre picks for April

7 Liverpool theatre picks for April

Shakespeare, giants, improv and more – here are our seven picks for Liverpool theatre in April.


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Olympian recovery: Spike Theatre’s ‘The Games’

Olympian recovery: Spike Theatre’s ‘The Games’

For those who lost their annual Arts Council cash last year, time is running out. So what do you do? If you’re Spike Theatre, you get out there – and vow to keep having fun, writes Vicky Anderson.


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Review: Departure Lounge at the Unity

Imagine if The Inbetweeners (the second time we’ve referenced the hilarious Channel 4 show this week in a review) got stuck in a departure lounge after a week of beery mayhem in Malaga. That’s a little bit what Departure Lounge is like. Only it’s a musical. And everyone has a hidden secret or angst in [...]


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Seven Liverpool theatre picks for February

Seven Liverpool theatre picks for February

February brings a raft of new productions, from a world premiere to the first efforts of new Liverpool theatre companies to the Playhouse’s new blockbuster. Opera glasses at the ready – here are seven theatre picks for the next month.


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Learning to love dance

Learning to love dance

Like a little kiddywink, I was practically counting the sleeps until a certain show rolled into town this week. Which is kind of fitting, as it was choreographer Matthew Bourne’s take on old family favourite the Nutcracker I couldn’t wait to see on the Empire stage. Something strange has crept up on me in recent [...]


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Radar: John Peel’s Shed at Unity

Radar: John Peel’s Shed at Unity

Dry, avuncular and irrepressibly honest – not unlike the man himself – John Peel’s Shed is a wonderfully warm one man show, stopping off at the Unity for one night only next month.


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RADAR: Big Wow start the year with a smile

RADAR: Big Wow start the year with a smile

Wilfully anarchic and inventive physical comedy: just the thing to shake you out of your new year doldrums, Big Wow at the Unity this month.


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Mitch Benn: Now That’s What I Call Music

Mitch Benn: Now That’s What I Call Music

You really want to see one of the city’s best, and most inventive comics? Liz Lacey celebrates a rare return for a genuine, intelligent talent. Let’s be honest, it takes a lot to find the funny bone in Coldplay…


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Triumph of life: Slave at Unity Theatre

Triumph of life: Slave at Unity Theatre

You might think it’s a thing of the past, but the grim practise of slavery is still prevalent, even in this country. A new play at the Unity tells one woman’s brave story, writes John Maguire.


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Radar: Down Our Street Musical

Radar: Down Our Street Musical

A musical about the life of a shipyard? Why not. There’s a fascinating tale to be told here, after all.


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Review: Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows

Review: Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows

— Vinny Lawrenson-Woods takes a look at the director's latest goth pomp romp, starring Johnny Depp.

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Radar: New Season at the Phil

A thrilling year of recitals, concerts, visiting superstars, chamber music and new compositions: the breadth of music at the Phil this season is, quite simply, electrifying. Don't let it pass you by.

Radar: Howler at Kazimier

One of the best US imports of the year, Howler bring their supercharged indie rock to the Kazimier this week. And we've got tickets to win...

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