Steve Kinrade

NHS Participator, Journalist contributing to Liverpool Noise, Penny Black Music and the Nursing Times. Main artistic passions; Music, Theatre, Ballet and Art.
  • Arts and Culture
    Blaise Drummond

    Creative Spotlight: In Conversation – Blaise Drummond

    Between Nature and Architecture: Blaise Drummond’s Quiet Pursuit of Balance. In the latest instalment of the Liverpool Noise 2025 Creative Spotlight series, we turn our attention to Blaise Drummond, a Liverpool-born artist whose work quietly excavates the tensions between the built environment and the natural world. Raised on the fringes of the city—suburban Heswall, in his case—with marshes, untamed patches of land and the edge of industry always in view, Drummond’s early years planted the…

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    Wirral Poetry Festival - poetry on the green

    Wirral Poetry Festival 2025: Poetry Swaps The Page For The Stage

    This weekend, Port Sunlight transforms into a living stage as the Wirral Poetry Festival 2025 arrives on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October. With its rich mix of performances, competitions, workshops, and community events, the festival is set to be one of the most welcoming and vibrant arts gatherings on Merseyside this autumn. For two days, the village’s theatres, galleries, and green spaces will become poetry hubs. Expect a programme that moves effortlessly from family-friendly sessions to bold, cross-arts performances.…

  • Music
    Sarathy Korwar by Keerthana Kunnath

    Sarathy Korwar Talks INDIKA Festival and His Forthcoming Album

    Future Yard continues to cement its reputation as the place to catch boundary-pushing music, and this November it plays host to Sarathy Korwar as part of the city-wide INDIKA Festival. Curated by Milap, INDIKA is a celebration of contemporary and classical Indian arts, and Korwar’s appearance feels like a perfect fit. Born in the US, raised in India and now based in London, Korwar’s sound is impossible to pin down. Rooted in Indian classical rhythm…

  • Theatre in Liverpool
    Valley Community Theatre Brings Powerful Double Bill to Liverpool

    Valley Community Theatre Brings Powerful Double Bill to Liverpool 

    This October, Valley Community Theatre presents a striking double bill of theatre that blends history, activism and raw contemporary storytelling. On Monday 6 October (Valley Theatre, Childwall Valley Road) and Tuesday 7 October (The Studio Beyond, Wood Street), audiences can experience The Ballad of Crooked Lane and Wake – two works that promise to challenge, move and inspire.   At the heart of the evening is The Ballad of Crooked Lane, a new play that shines a light on one of…

  • Music
    Alan O'Hare

    In Conversation – Alan O’Hare

    Thirteen Years, One Tradition: Alan O’Hare on Keeping the String Show Special. For thirteen years, Alan O’Hare — the singer-songwriter behind Only Child — has captivated audiences with a unique annual show: a folk-rock performance transformed by the classical grace of a string quartet. This year, the gig returns to Prohibition Studios for the second time, a venue chosen for its remarkable intimacy. With only 45 seats, the space allows the audience to feel the music, making the concert…

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    Poetry on the Fringe 2025 - GPAC Instagram Event Poster

    Give Poetry A Chance Brings Poetry on the Fringe Back to Liverpool Fringe 2025

    Liverpool’s thriving poetry scene is once again stepping into the spotlight this October as Give Poetry A Chance presents the fourth edition of Poetry on the Fringe, part of the Liverpool Fringe Festival 2025. The much-loved evening of spoken word takes place upstairs at The Ship & Mitre on Dale Street, Wednesday 8 October, promising a free night of verse, rhythm and reflection in one of the city’s best-loved pubs. Since its founding in 2019,…

  • Music
    Mark Simpson. Credit - Matthew Johnson Photographer

    In Conversation – Mark Simpson

    An Architect of Sound: From Liverpool’s Streets to the Global Stage. Hailing from Liverpool’s vibrant and culturally rich landscape, composer and clarinettist Mark Simpson returns to his roots as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s (RLPO) new Artist in Residence. This residency marks a significant artistic homecoming for the musician, whose journey from a young Liverpudlian with a free clarinet to an internationally acclaimed composer is a testament to both his prodigious talent and the city’s…

  • Theatre in Liverpool
    Promotional Image for Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell

    Preview: Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell – Liverpool Playhouse 16 – 20 September

    A Dance of Lonely Hearts Arrives in Liverpool. Matthew Bourne, the UK’s most acclaimed and popular choreographer, is bringing his latest production, The Midnight Bell, to the Liverpool Playhouse this September 2025. A poignant and deeply human work, the ballet draws inspiration from the novels of renowned British author Patrick Hamilton, known for his powerful and truthful portrayals of London life in the 1930s. Hamilton, whose most famous works, Rope and Gaslight, were adapted into…

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    Gay Caul Artist

    Creative Spotlight: In Conversation – Gay Caul

    Finding Equilibrium: The Geometry of Regenerated Spaces. Stepping into the world of artist Gay Caul is to encounter a captivating dialogue between urban landscapes and geometric abstraction. Her work, deeply rooted in an engagement with regenerated dockland areas, translates the dynamic tension and relationships found within these spaces into a language of hard-edged forms and bold lines. Gay Caul’s reductive approach strips back the complexities of urbanisation, focusing on the fundamental structures and their interplay.…

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    The 52 for 26 Poetry Project

    The 52 for 26 Poetry Project: Celebrating Merseyside’s Poetic Voices

    Liverpool Noise, a cornerstone for celebrating Merseyside’s arts and culture, is thrilled to announce its most ambitious literary project yet: 52 for 26! This initiative will shine a spotlight on the region’s incredible poetic talent by publishing a new poem from a local artist every Friday throughout the entire year of 2026. This project is a direct extension of our mission to champion local creativity and provide a valuable platform for artists of all disciplines.…

  • Theatre in Liverpool
    Picnic at Hanging Rock Liverpool

    Preview: Picnic At Hanging Rock Comes To The Hope Street Theatre This August

    Beyond the Mystery: DizzyLovesLizzy Connects ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ to Empire’s Shadow… DizzyLovesLizzy, a young Liverpool-based theatre company, is set to bring Tom Wright’s adaptation of Picnic at Hanging Rock to the city, and it promises to be a thought- provoking experience. Adapted from Joan Lindsay’s 1967 novel, this production isn’t just a re-telling; it’s a re-examination of a story deeply embedded in Australian folklore, exploring themes of fear, dread, and girlhood in the vast…

  • Theatre in Liverpool
    A Grain of Sand - Credit - Alan Blundell Photography

    Review: A Grain of Sand At Unity Theatre

    When Storytelling Becomes Survival: Sarah Agha’s Shattering Tour-de-Force The air at Liverpool’s Unity Theatre hung heavy with anticipation on Friday, July 18th. A palpable hush fell over the sold out auditorium as the lights dimmed and Sarah Agha stepped into a single shaft of light. What followed was not simply a performance, but an emotional reckoning—an unrelenting immersion into the shattered world of Renad, an 11- year-old Palestinian girl, in Elias Matar’s harrowing one-woman show,…

  • Theatre in Liverpool
    OutHaus Show Liverpool Arts Bar Preview

    Preview: Tenderfoot Theatre’s ‘OutHaus’ At Liverpool Arts Bar

    Tenderfoot Theatre Presents OutHaus: A Wild Ride at Liverpool Arts Bar! Get ready for a seriously good time as Tenderfoot Theatre Company brings their fantastic OutHaus to Liverpool Arts Bar this Friday 18 July.  This theatrical experience bursts onto the stage with an amazing, high-energy vibe that pulls you right in from the very first moment and keeps you hooked. It’s clear that this company loves what they do, and that passion shines through every…

  • Sports
    WCU Boxing Preview

    WCU Boxing Promotions – Night of The Champions 3

    The Bell Rings for Glory: Night of Champions 3 Ignites Liverpool Fusion Liverpool prepares for a night where ambition meets adrenaline, and personal transformation takes centre stage. On Friday, July 19, 2025, WCU Boxing Promotions brings its highly anticipated Night of Champions 3 to the vibrant Liverpool Fusion, promising an evening that transcends mere sport. This event is a testament to the burgeoning phenomenon of unlicensed boxing, a discipline that has captured the imagination of…

  • Arts and Culture
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    Preview: ‘A Grain of Sand’ At Unity Theatre

    Giving Voice to Gaza: Sarah Agha on Her Powerful One-Woman Show Liverpool Noise’s Steve Kinrade had the privilege of chatting with the incredibly talented actress and writer, Sarah Agha, to discuss her poignant role in the one-woman play, A Grain of Sand, which is due to grace the stage of Liverpool’s Unity Theatre on Saturday 18 July, presented by Good Chance as part of the Liverpool Arab Arts Festival. Sarah, a London-based artist with a…

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    DRAWING PAPER SHOW Landscape

    Curtis Holder Brings His Unique Insight to the Drawing (Paper) Show 2025 at Independents Biennial

    Liverpool’s creative pulse thrives at the Bridewell Studios and Gallery Liverpool’s creative scene is buzzing once again, and we at Liverpool Noise are always thrilled to see initiatives that champion artistic talent, especially when they bring fresh perspectives and opportunities to our vibrant city. That’s why the announcement of renowned artist Curtis Holder as the guest judge for the 2025 ‘Drawing (Paper) Show’ has truly piqued our interest. It’s a move that promises to elevate…

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    Street Artist's Surprise At The Beatles 'Now and Then' Song Trailer Feature - Paul Curtis

    Creative Spotlight: In Conversation – Paul Curtis

    The Art of the City: Paul Curtis on Murals, Milestones, and Merseyside Pride If you’ve wandered the streets of Liverpool with your eyes open, chances are you’ve encountered the vivid, soul-stirring work of Paul Curtis. From the now-iconic For All Liverpool’s Liver Birds wings on Jamaica Street to a growing portfolio of murals that speak to the heart of the city. Once a geologist, now a painter of walls and chronicler of culture, Curtis captures…

  • Theatre in Liverpool
    The Croft Play Comes To Liverpools Playhouse Theatre

    Theatre Preview: The Croft Brings Chilling Drama to Liverpool Playhouse

    Currently embarking on a highly anticipated UK tour, Original Theatre’s production of The Croft has already garnered significant critical attention since its 2020 premiere, being praised for its masterful blend of suspense, history, and the supernatural. It is set to run at the Liverpool Playhouse from Tuesday 1st to Saturday 5th July. Set against the starkly beautiful yet haunting backdrop of the remote Scottish Highlands, The Croft transports audiences to a former crofter’s hut in…

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    Amartey Golding

    Amartey Golding Talks ‘Silent Knight’: A Powerful Portrait of Prison Life, On Display At FACT

    Where Art and Lived Experience Collide… Some artists paint pictures. Others throw punches. Amartey Golding somehow does both – and neither – crafting work that pulls you in and holds you there, somewhere between discomfort and wonder. Now, this shape-shifting storyteller brings his latest exhibition to FACT Liverpool, and trust us, it’s one for the soul. Golding’s life reads like a patchwork of place and perspective: born in London in the late ’80s to an…

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    Amartey Golding Silent Knight part of Resolution at FACT Liverpool ©Rob Battersby

    Exhibition Review: Amartey Golding, Silent Knight, at FACT Liverpool

    A Chain of Voices, Heard in Stillness… Step into FACT Liverpool’s Gallery 2 and you’re met with a silver spectacle — an arresting, sculptural form that draws you in and doesn’t let go. At its heart stands Silent Knight, a collaborative centrepiece by artist Amartey Golding, and the final commission in FACT’s powerful Resolution project. Its presence is undeniable — physically, emotionally, politically. Constructed in collaboration with over 50 incarcerated men from HMP Altcourse, Silent…