Entertainment in Liverpool
Looking for ways to entertain yourself and mates in Liverpool, there’s plenty to check out here
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‘Cult Classic’ Film Screenings At The Lantern Theatre Kicking Off With ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’
We are excited to announce we will be hosting regular ‘cult classic’ film screenings in the cosy surroundings of The Lantern Theatre in 2016. The screenings will begin with a firm comedy favourite ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’ on 27th February. The night will include special Anchorman treats for fans of the film, free popcorn & snacks and themed cocktails including the ‘Sex Panther’, ‘Milk Was A Bad Choice’ & ‘Smelly Pirate Hooker’. Tickets…
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Kids’ Event ‘Square Pegs FESTIVal’ To Bring Children’s Creativity Out of Hibernation
Bring your child’s creativity out of hibernation this winter for a second helping of Square Pegs’ feast for the imagination. The Pegs, along with the guys from everyone’s favourite Baltic warehouse, Constellations have been working like elves since their last event to put together an act that will do more than entertain: little ones become immersed in a magical world where individuality triumphs and wonders never cease. The collaboration will be bringing a host of…
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Laughterhouse Live Returns To Liverpool Philharmonic
No less than seven giants of comedy will come together in Liverpool this Christmas to perform at Laughterhouse Live on Sunday 13 December 2015. Presented by Laughterhouse Comedy in the wonderful setting of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, the line-up will be headlined by Irish comedy sensation Tommy Tiernan. Known for his unique style of humour, comedy circuit favourite Tommy is known for his live performancesincluding Live At The Apollo and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. He burst onto…
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The Coral Announced As Headliners For Sound City 2016
Wirral band The Coral have been announced as headliners for Sound City 2016 for the two day music festival at Bramley Moore Dock. The announcement follows the news from the band that they will be heading out on a European tour next year. The first wave of acts were announced this week including Circa Waves, Sleaford Mods, The Dandy Warhols, Band of Skulls and Young Fathers. Sound City 28th & 29th May 2016 Tickets For…
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New Catacombs Tours Confirmed For 2016 With Victorian Gangs Special
Explore The History of Liverpool St George’s Hall Through Promenade Theatre – The Catacombs of Liverpool’s Darkest History. The increasingly popular promenade theatre Catacombs tours of St George’s Hall Liverpool return by popular demand in 2016 with new darker stories of Liverpool’s Victorian gang scene. Lovehistory and St George’s Hall are pleased to announce the latest in the series of the popular ‘Catacombs of Liverpool’s Darkest History’ tours, to run for six days from 27…
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Watch Classic Film ‘Brief Encounter’ At The Philharmonic 3rd December
David Lean’s 1945 film traces the affair of a married doctor and suburban housewife who meet on a train platform. It is one of the most popular romantic British films of all time. The soundtrack features Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.2 throughout: in fact, the film helped to popularise this epic work. Brief Encounter: Thursday 3rd December, 11am. You can also add an option of brunch or two course lunch for £16. Tickets for the film screening…
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Fiestival Bombarda – Carnival Across The Baltic Triangle; 21st November
The carnival of colour rolls into town as Fiesta Bombarda transforms a number of incredible warehouse spaces into a geometric jungle for our biggest ever event & inaugural festival. Four stages of reggae, afrobeat, jungle, brass & carnival sounds will engulf an entire area of the Baltic Triangle for a day and night of riotous rhythms, which includes the pioneering Jungle MC, CONGO NATTY, and the legendary Chicago cohort of horn-blowing brothers; HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE.…
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The Brink; Food & Drink Review
It’s no secret that Liverpool is famous for its pubs and clubs, but recently I was lucky enough to have lunch a completely revolutionary venue on the Liverpool food and drink scene – The Brink. It’s Liverpool’s (and Britain’s) first dry bar and cafe, and was set up by Action on Addiction in 2011 to provide a safe and welcoming place to socialise without alcohol. Most of the staff have suffered from alcohol addiction in the past,…
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Liverpool Welcomes Announces Arts & Music Fundraiser In Aid of Refugees; 14th November
Liverpool Welcomes; an Arts and Music Fundraiser and community building event in aid of refugees, will take place on Saturday 14th November at 24 Kitchen Street. The fundraiser gig, held at The Baltic Triangle’s 24 Kitchen Street, will see music from local artists Science of the Lamps, Dominic Dunn, Francisco Carrasco, Mersey Wylie, Katumba, The Soul Rays and Lotharios, plus acoustic performances. There will also be an action-packed day full of outreach and creative events to…
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MCM Comic Con Liverpool: 12th-13th March 2016
For the first time, MCM Comic Con comes to Liverpool next year at the new Exhibition Centre. Liverpool has been chosen as one of only a few UK cities to host the event. Details are limited at the moment but to find out more sign up for the latest info here.
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Mr Scruff Makes Kazimier Debut With ‘Keep It Unreal’ Show In November
Mr Scruff makes long awaited first appearance at the Kazimier on November 13th before venue closes its doors forever. Mr Scruff’s ‘Keep It Unreal’ marathon DJ sets have long represented a sure-fire good time party with a journey through sound. With the closure of the microcosm of joy that is the Kazimier hurtling towards us, it’s become apparent that there are some acts that simply have to play within the hallowed walls of this Liverpool…
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The Fifth Floor; This Halloween, Make Your Reservation ….. In Hell With A Spectacular Halloween Theatrical Dining Experience.
Take a bite out of Liverpool’s dark heart and enjoy ‘The Fifth Floor’ a spectacular Halloween theatrical dining experience. The Richmond, 24 Hatton Garden, Liverpool L3 2AN: Death becomes you Theatre Company teams up with Second Skin Events to bring to you Liverpool cities biggest immersive gruesome dining experience. The Richmond provides the perfect setting with its historic building and secret rooms lending the perfect scene for our storytellers, The Richmond’s Ghosts will be out…
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Liverpool Zombie Flash Mob In Aid of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
Liverpool event specialists Purple Revolver are making an open call for horror fans to join their horde of zombies for a special flash mob this Friday (30th) for Hallowe’en and raise money for Alder Hey Childrens’ Hospital. Anyone wishing to take part will have their zombie make up created by a team of professionals, over seen by Hollywood SFX guru Shaune Harrison. Wirral-born special effects legend Shaune Harrison will hold in a panel discussion at 92 Degrees Coffee Shop…
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Hey McFly! Back To The Future Exhibition At Constellations To Celebrate Future Day 21st October
21.10.2015 is the date Marty McFly and the Doc travelled to in the iconic Back to the Future. Join Twin Pines Creative Council at an an exhibition of art and installations to commemorate this date and celebrate this awesome trilogy. Taking place at Constellations – in the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool, the team from CPL Animate are joined by a host of other artists exhibiting their love of the film in print, animation and sculpture. You also have the chance to see…
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‘Back To The Future 2’ Screening At FACT 21st October
With 21st October 2015 being the date that Doc Brown and Marty McFly came back to the future, what’s a better excuse than to screen Back To The Future Part II again in cinemas? In order to stop a series of events that could ruin the McFly family name, Doc quickly wisks Marty and his girlfriend off to the future, 2015. It’s in 2015 that Marty must pose as his own son in order to…
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Liverpool World Mental Health Day Takes Over City With Professor Green & More 10th October
World Mental Health Day 2015 (Saturday 10th October) is almost upon us but this year’s World Mental Health Day Festival is already up and running. The festival includes nearly 50 free events throughout the city during October and will offer music, dance, art, comedy, film, circus skills, creative writing, neighbourhood events, training, advice, information and support… and more! The central hub on Saturday 10th October will be Williamson Square, where activities will be taking place…
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No Homers Club Presents Isla Nublar, A Jurassic Park Inspired Event and Art Exhibition Launch Night Friday 9th October
Following No Homers Club’s first sell out event inspired by everyone’s favourite sitcom, The Simpsons, they are back with an event of prehistoric proportions. The Jurassic Park inspired, Isla Nublar, launches 7pm Friday, October 9th. Teaming up again with the highly creative crew at Constellations, No Homers Club are creating an island experience influenced by the location of the Jurassic Park novel and film franchise. Once you enter through the famous gates, get ready to start…
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Matchbox Comedy Club Comedy Festival Special 19th October
In a Liverpool Comedy Festival special edition, Matchbox Comedy Club have cherry picked a selection of the best acts that the festival has to offer. A night of mini-previews, little tasters of shows you can see throughout the festival, every single one of the acts on our bill comes with the Lantern’s personal recommendation. Join The Lantern Theatre for character comedy in the form of Terry Arlarse, Liverpool’s favourite “friendly but aggressive” scouse-as-nails beat poet.…
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Let It Be – The Fastest Selling Show In Royal Court History
The Beatles have got another number one as Let It Be becomes the fastest selling show in Royal Court Liverpool’s history. The West End smash hit opens next week and has had Box Office phones ringing louder than ever. Last week it became the quickest show to sell more than 10,000 tickets, knocking the 2010 Christmas hit Little Scouse On The Prairie back into second place. It also surpassed the biggest show of all Brick…
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Emilio Pinchi To Launch Folk-Punk EP At ‘Songwriters At The Lantern’
Singer/Songwriter, Emilio Pinchi carves his own perspective on folk-punk and offers a stark outlook on everyday life, love and the purgatorial phase of moving from adolescence to adulthood with his latest offering, the ‘Trying Man EP’, due to be released on 4th November 2015. Heavily influenced by the likes of Elliot Smith and The Antlers, Pinchi’s ‘Trying Man EP’ is insightful and effortlessly fresh, yet possesses character and deliberations that are wise beyond his years, only building…
