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New Beatles Musical To Receive World Premiere At The Epstein Theatre

19Jun

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New Beatles Musical To Receive World Premiere At The Epstein Theatre

A new musical which tells the story of the Beatles’ revolutionary time in Hamburg will receive its world premiere at the Epstein Theatre this September. Shake It Up Baby! - written by Liverpool playwright Ian Salmon (Girls Don’t Play Guitars) – is set to be staged from 26th September to 11th October as part of the Hanover Street venue’s new autumn season. Tickets are now on sale priced from £22.50. A cast of Liverpool actor-musicians will be led by Andrew Schofield as Allan Williams, the fabled ‘man who gave the Beatles away’, and the musical is directed by Stephen Fletcher. In August 1960, five teenage lads – who thought they knew all the world but had no idea – jumped in the back of a van and left their homes in Liverpool to head to the most dangerous city in Europe. Fr...

Everyman transforms into cabaret space to celebrate local artists across two weeks of shows

This Christmas, the Everyman will be transformed into a lively cabaret space for two weeks of performance, songs and merriment, featuring local organisations and artists in the theatre’s main space. Split over two weeks from 10th – 24th December, the Everyman will showcase the talents of Liverpool through evenings of song and performance, in an Everyman auditorium designed with cabaret tables and intimate, socially distanced performances in mind. From 10th – 12th December, Everyman & Friends celebrates the rich tapestry of independent arts organisations from across Liverpool, and the diversity of theatre in our city. Everyman & Friends features performances from Everyman spoken word regulars A Lovely Word, the return of the sensational burlesque show DisabiliTease – hosted by...

32 Above Brings a Taste of NYC to Liverpool

As live performance begins again across the country, a series of socially distanced cabarets featuring West End stars and the city’s finest musical theatre performers will be staged in Liverpool this autumn. 32 Above is inspired by New York City’s iconic 54 Below and will take place at The Pillbox @ Frederiks on Hope Street, a street that is regarded as the heart of the Liverpool’s theatre scene. Produced by Musical Director, George Francis (Amelie, Liverpool Everyman Rep Seasons, Miracle on 34th St) and friends. 32 Above promises an evening of song led by the house band featuring George Francis (Musical Director/Keyboard) Danny Miller (Bass) Emily Linden (Guitar) Rhys Jiang (Drums) sound design by Will Miney. The cabarets will initially take place over three dates thro...