THEATRE
The Bald Prima Donna Catfish Theatre tackles Eugene Ionesco’s satirical representation of the English language, July 13. The Lantern Theatre, Blundell Street, 0151 703 0000, www.thelanterntheatre.co.uk
Desperate Scousewives Comedy by Lynne Fitzgerald and Claire Bowles, starring Bernie Foley and Philippa Goodwin, ends July 15. The Liverpool Actors Studio, 36 Seel Street, Liverpool, 0151 709 9034, http://www.theliverpoolactors studio.com/
Masters Are You Mad? Poet Glyn Maxwell’s comedy sequel to Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, July 13 to August 19. Grosvenor Park, Chester
The Match Box Leanne Best stars in Frank McGuinness’s compelling one-woman play, extended to July 21. Liverpool Playhouse, Williamson Square, 0151 709 4776, www.everymanplayhouse .com
Reds And Blues – The Musical Dave Kirby’s new stage version of the football film The Ballad of Dixie and Kenny, until July 28. Royal Court, Roe Street, 0870 787 1866, www.royalcourt liverpool.co.uk
Starlight Express Bill Kenwright presents a new production of one of longest running shows in musical history, July 17-28. Liverpool Empire Theatre, 0844 871 3017, www.liverpoolempire .org.uk
Twelfth Night Classic Shakespearean comedy, until August 19. Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, Chester, 0845 241 7876, www.grosvenorpark opentheatre.co.uk
The Winters Tale Liverpool Network Theatre Group presents Shakespeare’s play of contrasting halves, July 13-22. Various Liverpool venues, www.liverpo olnetworktheatre.org.uk
DANCE
1979 Two artists born during the Iran-Iraq war draw the audience into the horrors in their memories, where a human life was worth less than a dog’s, July 12. The Unity, Hope Place, 0844 873 2888, www.unitytheatreliverp ool.co.uk
Merseyside Arabic Dance Showcase Students and teachers of Middle Eastern dance come together for a unique and colourful showcase, July14. The Unity, Hope Place, 0844 873 2888, www.unitytheatreliverp ool.co.uk
COMEDY
Thursday 12
Comedy Central Stand up night with regular favourites, tonight and tomorrow. Baby Blue, Albert Dock. 0151 702 5834, www.liverpoolcomedycentral .com.
Friday 13
Frankie Boyle – The Last Days of Sodom Tonight and tomorrow. Liverpool Empire Theatre, 0844 871 3017, www.liverpool empire.org.uk
Laughterhouse Comedy MC Neil Fitzmaurice introduces Keith Carter as Nige with Lloyd Langford and John Gordillo, tonight and tomorrow. The Slaughterhouse, Fenwick Street. 0151 227 5946, www.laughterhousecomedy.com. The same acts, along with MC Chris Cairns, are also at The Slug and Lettuce, North John Street, 0151 227 5946, www.laughter housecomedy.com
Hot Water Comedy Whose Line is it Anyway with resident MC Paul Smith. The Crown Hotel, Lime Street. 0777 211 2344, www.hotwatercomedy. co.uk
Sunday 15
I Predicted a Riot Edinburgh Preview from Alfie Moore. The Lantern Theatre, Blundell Street, 0151 703 0000, www.thelanterntheatre.co.uk
Hot Water Comedy New Act of the Year Final With MC Paul Smith and six finalists plus special headline performance from Carl Hutchinson. The Crown Hotel, Lime Street. www.hotwatercomedy.co.uk
Tuesday 17
Crown Jester Comedy Night The Crown, Lime Street, 0151 707 6027.
ROCK AND POP
Thursday 12
Blink 182 Headlining their first tour in over eight years with special guests The All-American Rejects and The Blackout. Echo Arena, Kings Dock, 0844 800 3680, www.echoarena.com
Saturday 14
The Songbook Sessions With Endeci, 10 Bs, Dan Elson and The Rhythm Pixies, Rhyming With Orange, D-Tales, Sue Whitebrook And The Amateur Hour and Unplugged. Zanzibar, Seel Street, www.thezanzibar club.com
The Heroes Festival Sixties music with live bands The Cryin’ Shames and The Dominoes and Then One Night in Vegas with Martyn Lucas. Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 0151 666 0000, www.floralpavilion. com
Lomax Presents The Vivid Hollow, Animus, Awooga, Deadblonesuperstars and Sankofa. Lomax, Cumberland Street, www.lomaxliverpool.com
French Touch With Zinc, High Violet, The Visitors, Broken English and Support the supports. 02 Academy, Hotham Street, 0844 477 2000, www.02academyliverpool.co.uk
Wednesday 18
Remember When Travel down memory lane in an afternoon filled with magical musical memories from the fabulous 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton, 0151 666 0000, www.floralpavilion .com
JAZZ AND ROOTS
Saturday 14
Alison Krauss & Union Station Multiple Grammy Award-winning Krauss bridges the gap between roots music, country and rock and pop. Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, 0151 709 3789, www.liverpoolphil.com
Sunday 15
The Alif Ensemble Oud player Khyam Allami brings together a group of musicians from traditional and contemporary backgrounds for a blend of inspiring new acoustic and electronic music. Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, 0151 709 3789, www.live rpoolphil.com
The Grapes Band The Grapes, 35 Knight Street, 07950 828674.
Monday 16
Jazz You Like It Pistachio Restaurant, 88 Lark Lane, Sefton Park. 0151 726 0160.
Tuesday 17
Parr Jazz Night and Jam Session Studio 2, 23 Parr Street, 0151 707 3727.
Sidney Bailey’s No Good Punchin Clowns Peter Kavanagh’s, Egerton Street, Liverpool, 0151 709 3443.
Wednesday 18
Jarrett and Guests Keith’s Wine Bar, 103 Lark Lane, Sefton Park, 0151 728 7688.
CLASSICAL
Thursday 12
Music from Film & Television Carl Davis and the RLPO with a programme including music from The Apprentice, Cranford Suite and Brassed Off. Presented by Liverpool screenwriter Heidi Thomas. Liverpool Philharmonic, Hope Street, 0151 709 3789, www.liverpoolphil .com
Saturday 15
Neil Campbell: Classics and Originals An evening of music for classical guitar, View Two Gallery, Mathew Street, 0151 236 9444, www.viewtwogall ery.co
The Handbag of Harmonies Choir concert. The Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight, 0151 643 8757, www.gladstonetheatre .org.uk
CLUBS
Friday June 13
Festinho Presents Brazilica With sets from Norman Jay OBE, DJ Marky, MC Stamina and more. Nation, Wolstenholme Square. www.festinho.com
Saturday 14
Saturdays at Mo*Niques: Hosted by Joe-Ann Randles and Danny Latimer, with DJs Ian Woods and Matt Gall. Mo*Niques, Temple Court. www.moniquesliverpool.com
Circo: With music from Peter Piorun and Robbie Edwards. Circo, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AD. 0151 709 0470
EXHIBITIONS
THE BEATLES STORY
Elvis and Us Exploring the influence of The King of Rock ’n’ Roll on John Lennon and the early Beatles, ends October 4. Mersey Ferries Terminal, Pier Head, 0151 709 1963, www.beatlesstory.com
THE BLUECOAT
Niet Normaal 24 international artists ask “What is normal and who decides?”, July 13 to September. 2 School Lane, 0151 702 5324, www.thebluecoat.org .uk
BLUECOAT DISPLAY CENTRE
My Place Selected artists from the Craft Council of Ireland’s Craft Portfolio, ends August 25. College Lane, 0151 709 4014, www.bluecoatdisplaycentre. com
THE CORKE GALLERY
Leaving of Liverpool Work by Paul Gent, ends July 21. Aigburth Road, 0151 726 0232, www.corkeartgallery.co.uk
CORNERSTONE GALLERY
First Hand Intimate look at the private work of Liverpool artist and craftsman Edward Carter Preston, ends August 31. The Creative Campus, 17 Shaw Street, 0151 291 3578, www.hope.ac.uk/cornerstoneg allery
DOT ART
Every Heartbeat Counts Every Word Matters Erica Hamilton considers the rhythm of the natural world, ends July 27. Queen Avenue, Castle Street, 0845 0176660, www.dot-art.co.uk
FACT
The Humble Market: Trade Secrets UK/Brazilian theatre company Zecora Ura and artists Jorge Lopes Ramos, Alastair Eilbeck, James Bailey and Persis Jade Maravala fuse theatre, performance and media art, ends August 26. Wood Street, 0151 707 4464 www.fact.co.uk
THE GALLERY LIVERPOOL
Maria Tavares The Portuguese-born artist shows paintings inspired by the sun, ends July 13. The Gallery Liverpool. The Courtyard, Stanhope Street, 0151 709 2442, www.thegallery liverpool.co.uk
INTERNATIONAL SLAVERY MUSEUM
White Gold – the true cost of cotton Highlights the Environmental Justice Foundation’s campaign to end the abuse of labour rights in the cotton production industry in Uzbekistan, ends September 2. Albert Dock, 0151 478 4499,www.liverpool museums.org.uk/ism
LADY LEVER
A Pre-Raphaelite Journey: Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale Curated by renowned art historian Pamela Gerrish Nunn, ends November. Port Sunlight Village, Wirral, 0151 478 4136, www.liverpoolmuseums.org. uk/ladylever
LIVERPOOL ACADEMY OF ARTS
A Head of Arts Group show supporting charity Neurosupport, July 17-26. Seel Street, 0151 709 0735, www.la-art.co.uk
MERSEYSIDE MARITIME MUSEUM
Titanic and Liverpool Explore the city's central role in the disaster that claimed 1,517 lives, ends April 21, 2013. Albert Dock, 0151 478 4499, www.liver poolmuseums.org.uk/maritime
OPEN EYE GALLERY
Still Outside (Or Unexplained) Four artists question what we think we know about the world around us, ends September 2.
Erwin Wurm: One Minute Sculptures Austrian-born cult artist uses photography and film to capture transient sculptural works, ends September 2. Mann Island, 0151 236 6768, www.openeye.org.uk
PENNY LANE ART GALLERY
Anthony Brown Paintings by the Liverpool-born artist behind the 100 Heads series, ends August 12. Penny Lane, 0151 733 4355, www.pennylanegall ery.co.uk
TATE LIVERPOOL
Turner Monet Twombly: Later Paintings ends October 28.
Innocence and Experience Exhibition put together by celebrity curatorMarianne Faithfull, ends September 2. Albert Dock, 0151 702 7400, www.tate.org.uk/liver pool
VICTORIA GALLERY & MUSEUM
The Spectacle of the Lost Jon Barraclough, Alexandra Wolkowicz and Rob Peterson produce work inspired by the artist and naturalist John James Audubon, ends August 26. Ashton Street, 0151 794 2348, www.liv.ac.uk/vgm
WALKER ART GALLERY
Rolf Harris: Can You Tell What It Is Yet? The first major public gallery show of his art work and memorabilia includes paintings, drawings, lithographs, cartoons and sculpture, ends August 12.
Feathercuts and Flares Discover some of the most influential looks of the 1970s, ends autumn.
Elements and satellites Recent work by Liverpool Art Prize 2011 winner Markus Soukup, ends July 15. William Brown Street, 0151 478 4199, www.live rpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker
EVENTS
Thursday 12
Canned Brazil Outdoor screening of Brazilian cinema. St. Luke’s Church, Berry Street.
The Arabic Arts Festival At various venues across the city. See www.arabicartsfestival.co.uk for full details
Friday 13
Brazilica Vibrant festival of Brazilian culture, until July 15. Venues across Liverpool city centre, www.brazilicafestival .com/
Yemen Day Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival event featuring music, film, food and Yemeni culture. Liverpool Arabic Centre, LAC/MYCA Building, Beaumont Street, 0151 734 0550, www.arabicartsfestival.co.uk
Brouhaha International Street carnival with performers from across the world, parade from Liverpool city centre to Princes Park from 4pm. Festival in Princes Park on July 14, www.brouhaha.uk.com
Saturday 14
Rolf Harris Book signing event with the Australian artist, 10am. Walker Art Gallery, William Brown Street, 0151 478 4199, www.liverpoolmuseums. org.uk/walker
Ben and Holly visit Come and meet Ben Elf and Princess Holly from Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. The characters will meet and greet fans. Knowsley Safari Park, Prescot, 0151 430 9009.
The Big Saturday Day of music, debate, film, poetry and food, featuring Libyan poet Khaled Mattawa. The Bluecoat, School Lane, www.arabicartsfestival. co.uk
Sunday 15
Big Dance Some 1,275 people will perform together as the finale for the Big Dance 2012 Festival. Liverpool One, www.liverpool-one.com
Sunday Crafternoons Bring along your little (and big ones) to make and learn, 2-4.30pm. Museum of Liverpool, 0151 478 4545.
Tuesday 17
Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale Tour Director of art galleries Sandra Penketh gives a guided tour, 2-3pm. Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight Village, 0151 478 4136, www.liverpoolmuseums.org .uk/ladylever
French Club of Liverpool Brew Tea Bar, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, 6pm. 0151 281 2684.
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