Entertainment

Dance is one of the most physically demanding forms of entertainment - the performers having to train for hours on end to attain perfection. So why is it still not considered a sport? Every part of a dancers body needs to...

Liverpool's new comedians now have a new platform with the launch of comedy open mic night Dopamine Fiends.

Regional and national radio stations have been celebrating UNESCO World Radio Day this week. UNESCO introduced this special day to its agenda after a request from the Spanish Authority Academy in 2010, and it was then added to the agenda...

An innovative new exhibition at FACT Liverpool has been chosen to launch the arts venue's year-long exploration of the theme of belonging. Future Ages Will Wonder will open on October 28 with works by nine UK and international artists. FACT Liverpool...

This time of year is full of fun, festive activities - but when you are struggling financially, sometimes it seems impossible to join in with the Christmas fun. Something as simple as attending a Christmas market can come at a...

Liverpool hosted special celebrations to mark the 80th birthday of Beatles guitarist George Harrison. His legacy and musical talents were admired through orchestral performances, speeches from spiritualists who knew George himself and performances from Hare Krishna devotees. https://twitter.com/beatlesmuseum_/status/1629426516152000513?s=20 To begin celebrations, Liverpool...

The people of Smithdown were encouraged to come together for a good cause as a bar-themed charity fundraiser was back for its seventh year. Smithdown Weekender, which has been running since 2015, returned this weekend offering up live music and...

Listen to the MNL broadcast team's podcast round-up of the year, as Emma Carter leads the crew in their guide to the past eight months: https://soundcloud.com/emma-carter-821421267/merseynewslive-podcast-round-up?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing You can also listen to the magazine and web team's podcasts here.

The Rock 'n' Roll panto Red Riding Hood  Liverpool Everyman, 13 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BH (November 25-January 14) Everyone knows the tale of Red Riding Hood, but this tale is told in Everyman style! There will be a range of...

People are choosing to go sober in October to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The charity wants to encourage social drinkers to change their habits for the month of October and to make some healthier lifestyle choices. The aim is...