Dramatic way to tackle tricky topic of men’s mental health
Addressing men’s mental health can be seen as a taboo and an uneasy challenge - but with “What He Said”, Pique Niche Theatre Company have managed to tackle these issues in a compelling and dramatic way.
The event, on November...
Sound way of tackling city’s mental health issues
A new wellness walking tour has been launched in Liverpool City Centre with the aim of offering a moment of mindfulness amid a busy city.
Created by artists Sarah Stephenson and Roger Hill, the project Sound Drops consists of "audio...
Eurovision ‘will cement Liverpool’s place on cultural map’
The Eurovision song contest will put Liverpool on the map for future global events. That is the view of Cllr Liam Robinson, the chair of the city’s transport committee.
Since the elation of finding out the news that Liverpool will...
Liverpool’s musical creativity celebrated at awards night
The Sound Music Awards took place recently at Hanger 34 Club in the Baltic Triangle, reports Matthew Welch.
The event celebrated the enduring, creative and legacy making music scene in Liverpool.
‘Life ain’t always empty’ when you see Fontaines DC live
Irish post-punk band Fontaines DC have had a busy few years since releasing their first Album, Dogrel, in 2019.
The five-piece band from Dublin are currently on their UK and Ireland tour for their brand-new album, Skint Fia, and on...
Local theatre company lifts the curtain on men’s mental health
November is men’s health awareness month and Pique Niche Theatre Company is shining a spotlight on under-discussed male issues.
On November 19, which is International Men’s Day, they will stage “What He Said” at the Casa Bar Theatre. Four short...
Hilarious adult must-see stands the test of time
Rita, Sue and Bob Too! is an much-loved piece of work that truly stands the test of time. Originally, I questioned the popularity of a 40-year-old play based on the grooming of two teenage girls ... but the packed...
Cult-classic Rita, Sue and Bob Too! is returning to St Helens
Rita, Sue and Bob Too! is a wicked comedy that tells the story of Rita and Sue, two working class girls from a poverty-stricken council estate in their final year of school.
As a means to earn money the girls...
Homotopia Festival celebrates all things queer across Liverpool
The Homotopia arts festival is being staged at various venues around Liverpool. The celebrations begin on November 1 and end on November 20.
The activists explain on their website: "We’re tired of being angry. The simple act of living our...
How I came to enjoy the art of pop-up painting
Reporter Matthew Oliver Welch picks up a paintbrush and takes part in a "sip and paint" event
The last time I painted anything was when I was 14 - and it’s fair to say it showed when I took part...
