Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell tells its story without words. On a small Liverpool Playhouse stage, solitary characters leave cramped rooms and gather in a smoky 1930s Soho pub. Each dancer seeks connection, and the tight space makes every hope and heartbreak feel immediate. The performance unfolds a wordless dance drama set in the underpasses and back streets of 1930s London. Inspired by Patrick Hamilton’s interwar tales, it tracks a cast of solitary figures escaping…
Liverpool’s Capstone Theatre will be alive with music, words and community spirit this October as it plays host to two powerful cultural events that celebrate Black creativity and heritage. BlackFest will be taking over the Liverpool Hope University venue as part of their annual Liverpool grassroots celebration, first with an evening of spoken word and then a special Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Festival. The Spoken Word Poetry Night on Friday 3 October will see four artists explore themes of race, identity, culture, love and survival.…
Shakespeare North Playhouse has announced its winter and spring programme for 2025–26, offering a vibrant mix of theatre, music, film, and community events in Prescot. Tickets are now on sale, with priority booking for supporters from 10 September. Memberships start from just £5 a month, giving audiences first access to tickets while supporting the Playhouse’s year-round work. Theatre Highlights Kicking off the season is Jim Cartwright’s acclaimed play TWO, directed by Lisa Allen. Set in…
“I’m a quarter through life and what have I done with it?” sings Merseyside newcomer Adam James Johnson on his debut single Quarter Through Life. It’s an honest, searching line that sets the tone for a track built on raw self-reflection, driven by alt-pop melodies, dynamic vocals, and crisp, aggressive production. Punchy and urgent, the single races forward before hitting an irresistible, addictive chorus. For Johnson, music has always been about “honesty and clarity.” He…
Liverpool based property giants Sutton Kersh Auctions held their fifth auction of the year selling just under £7 million pounds worth of property. The world of property auctions has always held much excitement and stigma, but we have pinned down Cathy Holt who has been working within auctions for nearly 40 years to find the ins and outs of buying and selling at auction. Cathy you’re the face of Merseysides leading property auction house Sutton…
Emma McAllister, owner of the popular EM Hair & Beauty Clinic, which is loved by many local celebrities and has a huge customer base, talks to Liverpool Noise about Autumn skincare & trends. So Emma, how long have you worked in the beauty industry and what do you specialise in? Emma: I have been in the industry for 28 years. I specialise in beauty, nails, laser hair and tattoo removal, aesthetics, skincare and semi permanent…
Liverpool’s alternative comedy scene is getting a boost this autumn thanks to The Atom Improv, a fully independent grassroots company dedicated to improvised performance and comedy. Founded and run by Al Donohoe, The Atom Improv has been carving out a space for experimental, offbeat comedy in the city, with shows and workshops that attract a younger audience (18–30) but are open to all who love a good laugh. The group is hosting improv workshops, with…
A new photographic exhibition in Liverpool is set to tell the story of Toxteth’s Black musicians of the 1950s and 1960s, whose influence reached The Beatles and beyond. This autumn, the University of Liverpool’s Victoria Gallery & Museum (VG&M) presents Toxteth: The Harlem of Europe. Running from 11 October 2025 to 26 April 2026, the free exhibition features portraits by Liverpool photographer Ean Flanders. Alongside striking new images of musicians from that era, Flanders also captures…
The LFC Stadium Tour & Museum has been recognised as one of the top 10% of attractions globally by Tripadvisor, for the fourth year in a row. The award is driven entirely by authentic customer reviews and ratings and underscores the club’s unwavering commitment to delivering memorable experiences to visitors from all around the globe. Last month was a record-breaking one, with more than 55,000 people visiting the award-winning LFC Stadium Tour & Museum. This…
Everton will officially open a brand-new café within Trinity Place at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday 15 September, offering fans and visitors a fresh new space to eat, drink and unwind. Located in the East Stand and open to the public seven days a week, the café will serve a tempting range of hot and cold food and drinks – making it the perfect stop for supporters, visitors and tourists exploring the Blues’ stunning new…
Treasure Island, the iconic pirate novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson published in 1883, tells the classic tale of buccaneers and buried gold set in the 18th century. Consistently being reimagined by modern directors, this Off Topic Theatre production at The Hope Street Theatre and directed by Clayton Travis found a fresh take on the humor and dialogue which could easily have come off as dusty as a hidden treasure map. Long John Silver,…
Liverpool fashion lovers are in for a treat as Open Door, The Whitechapel Centre’s charity shops, bring back their much-loved Fill A Bag event this October. Taking place on Monday 13 October at One Fine Day, Old Hall Street, the event offers bargain hunters and sustainable fashion fans the chance to rummage through rails of donated clothes, uncover hidden gems, and give pre-loved items a new lease of life. For just £15 per session, attendees…
Liverpool-based charity The Reader has announced its biggest ever Christmas programme in Calderstones Park, bringing festive joy for families, book lovers, and culture seekers alike. This year’s celebrations include the much-loved Christmas Story Trail, festive workshops, live music, theatre, and even a brand-new Twilight Quartet. Whether you’re looking for family fun or seasonal relaxation, The Reader’s Mansion House and Storybarn will be buzzing with holiday cheer. Family favourites return At the heart of the programme…
BBC Introducing has unveiled the full lineup for BBC Introducing LIVE 2025, with Liverpool confirmed as one of nine UK cities set to host events this October. The annual music discovery showcase, which champions unsigned and emerging artists, will bring performances, workshops, networking sessions and masterclasses to the city following the huge success of Radio 1’s Big Weekend earlier this year. On Wednesday 8 October, BBC Radio Merseyside will host an exclusive BBC Introducing LIVE…
A Bavarian bakery, award-winning German beer and an 80ft bar take centre stage at next month’s Oktoberfest Liverpool celebration, the biggest event of its kind in the North West. There are still some tickets left for the festival which takes place on Saturday 4 October at Exhibition Centre Liverpool. Kev McArthur from Oktoberfest Liverpool said: “Hundreds of people have already bought tickets for what is a huge celebration of Bavarian culture. “We’re thrilled to have Pretzel…
Well… The Blues have got off to an impressive start to the season. David Moyes is working his magic. In fact, since the beginning of May, no other team has picked up more points in the Premier League than Everton (16 out of a possible 21). It is the stuff of dreams for Toffees everywhere! While Everton have won all of their first three competitive games down on the waterfront, the talk of the town…
Liverpool fitness and wellness influencer Rebecca Burgess is bringing the city together for a special fundraising event in support of The Azaylia Foundation on Saturday 27 September at Boxpark Liverpool. The charity was set up by Safiyya Vorajee and Ashley Cain in memory of their daughter, Azaylia, who tragically passed away from cancer. Safiyya, who works tirelessly to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer, will be joining Rebecca at the event to share her…
It is that time of the year again when local independent venues in Steel Street, Liverpool, open their doors to No Play Festival. This year, around 39 artists stacked the lineup with a dominating mix of the hardcore scene alongside a slight taste of shoegaze, with bands like Love is Noise on the bill. A few changes were made to this year’s festival, one of which included the expansion to five venues: the Arts Club,…
Liverpool’s thriving combined arts venue – Unity Theatre – has announced its brand new Autumn / Winter 2025 season, featuring a varied programme of high-quality theatre, arts, music and performance. Serving as a counterpoint the mainstream, Unity exist to champion diverse arts and platform underrepresented voices – and this season’s programme does just that. Unity has been behaving radically onstage since the 1930s, with its roots in The Unity Theatre movement – a national theatrical…
I Am Steven Gerrard opened at the Epstein Theatre 11 September an ideal venue for not only this highly personal performance but for the wider artistic scene in Liverpool. The story boldly captures the journey of Shane, an unwavering supporter of Liverpool Football Club. His fervent desire to emulate his hero, Steven Gerrard, propels him into an emotionally charged exploration that is both compelling and profound. The play masterfully weaves together humour and honest introspection,…