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Review: Romeo + Juliet, Backyard Cinema, St George’s Hall, Liverpool
As the heavy wooden doors of St George’s Hall creaked open, something more than a film screening was about to unfold. Romeo + Juliet, reimagined by immersive trailblazers Backyard Cinema, transformed Liverpool’s neoclassical landmark into a sacred space of love, loss, and late-90s nostalgia. Backyard Cinema’s founder, Dominic Davies, is known for curating cinematic experiences that reach beyond the screen—and this production is no exception. Following sell-out runs in London and touring across the UK,…
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New Outdoor Cinema Film Series Set To Light Up Calderstones Park
From Shakespeare to ABBA, a brand new summer cinema brings iconic stories to life in Liverpool’s most scenic garden. This summer, a brand-new open-air cinema is coming to Liverpool, promising magical movie nights beneath the stars in the leafy surrounds of Calderstones Park. Launching in July, the outdoor screen will take pride of place in the gardens of the Grade II listed Mansion House, home to national Shared Reading charity, The Reader. Running from Wednesday…
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Backyard Cinema’s Romeo + Juliet Returns To Liverpool’s St George’s Hall This June
This June, love will be in the air as Backyard Cinema’s critically acclaimed production of Romeo + Juliet returns to St George’s Hall, Liverpool, for a spectacular week-long cinematic residency. Taking place from 23 – 29 June 2025, this immersive reimagining of Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 cult classic promises to be one of the city’s most atmospheric and talked-about events of the summer. This is not just a film screening. Audiences will step into the grandeur of St George’s Hall – a…
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VideOdyssey Needs You: UK’s Last Video Shop Calls for Volunteers
Liverpool’s most unique arts venue, VideOdyssey – affectionately known as the ‘UK’s last video shop‘ – is calling out for volunteers to join a one-of-a-kind film archiving project. Home to thousands of rare VHS tapes, vintage memorabilia, and retro arcade games, VideOdyssey offers visitors a nostalgic escape into the golden age of home entertainment. Now, the team is embarking on a mission to catalogue and preserve its massive collection for future generations — and they…
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Liverpool Film Office Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Incredible New Showreel
Liverpool is rolling out the red carpet for film fans worldwide as Liverpool Film Office marks its 35th anniversary with a breathtaking new showreel, celebrating the region’s starring role on screen. Produced by award-winning Liverpool-based LA Productions and curated by renowned creative director Chris Bernard – whose debut film ‘Letter to Brezhnev’ premiered the same year the Film Office was founded – the showreel captures the magic of Liverpool City Region on film over the past…
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VisitLiverpool Shines the Spotlight On Liverpool City Region’s Film Locations
VisitLiverpool, in partnership with Liverpool Film Office, has launched the second phase of their screen tourism campaign, Liverpool. The Ultimate Setting, following the release of VisitBritain’s international screen tourism campaign, Starring GREAT Britain. This phase continues to celebrate and promote Liverpool City Region’s iconic film and television locations, inviting visitors to explore Liverpool through the lens of their favourite films and TV shows, highlighting the region’s vibrant film heritage and its reputation as a top…
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First Look At ‘This City Is Ours’ Liverpool Drama, Premiering On The BBC This Spring
The BBC has released first look pictures of This City Is Ours, the brand-new crime drama from Stephen Butchard (The Good Mothers, The Last Kingdom, Five Daughters), directed by BAFTA award-winning Saul Dibb (The Salisbury Poisonings, The Sixth Commandment). Set and filmed in Liverpool, the eight-part series is made by Left Bank Pictures for BBC iPlayer and BBC One. The new pictures give a first look at the This City Is Ours ensemble, including two-time…
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In Conversation – Daniel Draper & Christie Allanson of Shut Out The Light’s ‘Liverpool Story’ Film
Liverpool Story captures a year in the life of Liverpool, exploring its unique character across every postcode. Filmed in 2023, the documentary by director Daniel Draper and producer Christie Allanson captures familiar and unexpected sides of the city, from drag nights to doggy daycare, revealing Liverpool’s rich culture beyond the backdrops seen in TV and film. In our conversation, Dan and Christie discuss how they aimed to capture the true essence of Liverpool through themes…
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BBC Radio 1 Film Critic Ali Plumb Brings his ‘Untitled Film Quiz Project’ to Liverpool’s Picturehouse Cinema at FACT
Movie buffs and trivia enthusiasts, arm yourselves with your best and most obscure film knowledge! After an incredibly successful run at other Picturehouse cinemas, Ali Plumb, BBC Radio 1’s best-loved film critic, is taking his delightfully nerdy Untitled Film Quiz Project on the road, with exciting live events scheduled at three iconic Picturehouse venues: Cambridge Arts Picturehouse, Chester Picturehouse and Picturehouse at FACT, Liverpool. Designed to test the knowledge of both casual cinema-goers and hardcore…
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Backyard Cinema Bringing Romeo + Juliet Film Screening To Liverpool
After a decade of sold out shows in London, Backyard Cinema’s critically acclaimed Romeo + Juliet show is coming to Liverpool. And where better to host this truly special screening then the timeless and beautiful Concert Room inside St George’s Hall. This celebration of Baz Luhrmann’s acclaimed 1996 cult classic will be screened in this intimate and breath-taking setting amongst candle lit aisles from 9 – 15 September 2024. A live choir will perform stunning interpretations of…
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Gripping Liverpool-Based Thriller ‘The Gathering’ Unveils Intense Trailer
From the producers of Line of Duty, Save Me and Vigil, The Gathering is coming to Channel 4 in May, to stream and watch live. Filmed and set in Liverpool and around Merseyside, The Gathering is ultimately a whodunnit – or, in this case – a-why-done it. Written by acclaimed novelist Helen Walsh (The Lemon Grove, Once Upon A Time In England) in her first original screenplay for television, the high-octane trailer showcases newcomer Eva…
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Ricky Tomlinson And Sue Johnston Reunite To Explore Liverpool In New TV Series
National TV treasures Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston have joined forces to showcase all Liverpool has to offer, as part of a brand new More4 series. Ricky, Sue & a Trip or Two brings the much-loved pair together as they take three special road trips to explore some of the places that have helped shape their lives. Following their very first appearance as on-screen husband and wife in Brookside Close more than 40 years ago, Ricky and Sue…
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Independent Cinemas In Liverpool You Must Visit
The world of arthouse film finds itself a home in the lively, vibrant and magnetic city of Liverpool and its finest independent cinemas. Screening a range of foreign, indie and niche titles, as well as current and blockbuster films to old-time hits and cult classics, Liverpool’s schedule for arthouse film is bustling. Picturehouse at FACT In 1988, FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) started out its presence in Liverpool under a different name –…
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Escapes Returns With Free Cinema Tickets For New British Comedy, SEIZE THEM!
Escapes, supported by the BFI awarding National Lottery funding, returns on Monday 25 March with over 15,000 tickets to a special preview of new British comedy SEIZE THEM!. With the opportunity to watch the film ahead of its official UK release date, free tickets are available to encourage everyone to discover, or rediscover, independent cinema. This month sees Escapes making its audiences smile and laugh as they’re transported to the dark ages to watch the story unfold…
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5 of The Most Successful Liverpool Actors To Grace Our Screens
Liverpool has proved itself to be a perfect backdrop for several of the most lucrative media productions, as well as a home for some of the best past and present film directors. The dynamic port-city not only works wonders behind and in front of the camera, but it has also produced a plethora of extremely gifted and talented actors. 1. Jodie Comer Firstly, none other than Jodie Comer had to start off this star-studded list.…
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Top 5 Films By Liverpool Directors
The distinctive, lively and iconic city of Liverpool is not only home to a myriad of famous filming locations, from some of the highest-grossing box office movies and TV programmes, it is also home to brilliant former and current directors, who have filmed some excellent productions. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) – Ken Hughes First on the list, is classic comedy musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which was adapted into a film and directed by…
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5 Film Events Coming To Liverpool This February
Whether you’re a fan of films with a message, film festivals or even if you’re a filmmaker yourself – Liverpool’s upcoming February film events are offering something for everyone. In this article, we’ll be listing the top five events happening next month in Liverpool’s diverse, dynamic and iconic film scene. 1. Crass. The Sound of Free Speech. (The Story of Reality Asylum). Liverpool Palestinian Solidarity Film Screening Date: Friday 2 FebruaryTime: 7pmLocation: The Casa Bar,…
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Escapes Launches A Series of Free Cinema Screenings Across The UK, Including Liverpool
Escapes, supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, is offering everyone the opportunity to enjoy the big screen experience and discover independent cinema. Escapes is on a mission to bring new audiences to the cinema with free screenings. Based on a true story, heartbreaking sports drama The Iron Claw will be the first film previewed in 126 independent cinemas on the evening of Monday 5 February, with more than 15,000 free cinema tickets available. From Cornwall to…
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The Top 5 High-Grossing Movies & TV Shows Filmed in Liverpool
The iconic Liverpool waterfront and historic landmarks have not only captivated tourists but also served as the backdrop for some of the high-grossing and hugely popular movies and TV shows. In this article, we’ll explore the magic of Liverpool as a cinematic setting, delving into the top five high-grossing productions that were filmed right here in the city. From epic blockbusters to binge-worthy series, discover how Liverpool’s distinctive charm and diverse landscapes have played a…
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10 Films You Won’t Want To Miss At FACT And The Everyman Cinema This January
What better way is there to kick off the new year than to take a trip down to the cinema to watch some new films? If you want to start 2024 off right, look no further than FACT’s Picturehouse and the Everyman cinema. Top 5 Upcoming films showing at FACT’s Picturehouse 1. One Life Based on a true story surrounding the life of London broker, Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton (Johnny Flynn), One Life lets us…
