Calendar and Events

14 jun 2019 - 4 jul 2021

BLITZED: LIVERPOOL LIVES - PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

80 years on, Museum of Liverpool captures the devastation and resilience of local people during the Blitz in rare photographs. Displaying up to 60 photographs taken by Liverpool City Police from 1940 – 1941, a free new photography exhibition at the Museum of Liverpool reveals the devastation the Blitz brought to the lives and city of Liverpool. Through personal accounts, this exhibition brings to life the impact of the war through the eyes of those directly affected by the bombings. https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/exhibitions/blitzed/

mon 12

Puccini Madama Butterfly

Welcoming back the fabulous Korean soprano Elena Dee and the celebrated international soprano Alyona Kistenyova*, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet. With live 30 piece orchestra, this Opera is sung in Italian with English subtitles. Senbla by arrangement with Opera International presents An Ellen Kent Production *Cast subject to change. No age restriction

sun 18

Head Matter Festival of Happiness

To mark Brain Awareness Week The Brain Charity will throw open its doors from 10.30am to 4pm, to welcome anyone affected by a neurological condition, along with the wider community, for their big ‘Head Matters’ open day. This year the Charity is especially excited to welcome international theatre ensemble Teatro Pomodoro* to Head Matters; they will be running a free comedy workshop called: ‘Clown Kills Frown’. Famous Comedian Lawrence Clarke will be performing at this year's Head Matters too. Laurence was born with cerebral palsy and uses his comedy to alter public perceptions of disabled people, so it should be a good set. More information visit:- http://www.thebraincharity.org.uk

tue 27 - wed 28

Helen Forrester’s By The Waters Of Liverpool

Pulse Records Ltd in association with Bill Elms presents Helen Forrester’s By The Waters of Liverpool Adapted from the million-selling book, By The Waters Of Liverpool is a period drama set in the 1930s. The story opens in 1935. Helen Forrester is sixteen years old and fighting a bitter battle with her parents for the right to educate herself and go out to work. During the Great Depression, Helen’s father lost his fortune when the stock market crashed and the family were suddenly thrown into poverty. Leaving behind the nannies, servants and comfortable middle-class life in the South West of England, the Forrester’s chose Liverpool as the place to start over. They were in for a terrible shock. Taken out of school to care for her younger brothers and sisters while her parents struggled to re-build their shattered lives, Helen is treated as an unpaid slave and desperate to escape. By 1939, now aged twenty and with Britain on the brink of war, she has never been kissed by a man. But things start looking up for Helen when she meets a tall strong seaman and falls in love. “By The Waters Of Liverpool also features flashbacks to Helen’s first two volumes of autobiography; Twopence To Cross The Mersey and Liverpool Miss, so newcomers to Helen’s story will get a complete picture of her life”. Rob Fennah ~ Playwright and friend of Helen Forrester. Adapted by Rob Fennah, directed by Gareth Tudor Price. Fully authorised by the Helen Forrester estate.