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Stuart Ellis as Pete Burns in Eric's The Musical

Eric’s revived in a show that can do the Liverpool proud

IT WAS a reunion – of sorts – that had been a long time coming last night, as veterans of one of Liverpool’s most legendary clubs got as near as they ever will to going back to the Eric’s of their teenage years. Read

Tate Liverpool gallery, Albert Dock 03

Major new commissions at Tate Liverpool for Biennial

THIS month’s Late at Tate event makes the most of the gallery’s Biennial exhibition, and invites evening visitors to the Made Up Mix. Read

Orchestra with the real ELO sound

ELO is dead, long live ELO! And ELO Part II! And The Orchestra! Read

Chicago guitarist takes UK tour into the Cavern

CHICAGO-BASED musician Tom Fuller plays a one-off Liverpool show as part of his first UK tour tomorrow night. Read

Wayne Sleep and Samantha Barks as the Emcee and Sally Bowles in Cabaret

Theatre Review: Cabaret, Liverpool Empire Theatre

THE decadence and depravity of 1930s Berlin rolled into town last night, from its gender-bending club stars to the terrifying politics that would leave a world at war. Read

The return of... The Return of Sherlock Holmes

ONE-MAN play The Death and Life of Sherlock Holmes comes to the region tomorrow night as part of the Sefton Celebrates Writing Festival. Read

Early film of city makes for sell-out night

THE North West Film Archive is holding another sell-out show this week. Read

Art editor’s pick of the day’s best entertainment

MUSIC: Before Motley Crue, before RATT, even before Metallica, When Y&T formed in the early 70s they set the standard for the hard rock bands that trailed. Featuring Dave Meniketti and Phil Kennemore from the original line up, Y&T return to Liverpool tonight. Carling Academy, Hotham Street, tickets £15 adv, doors 7pm. 0905 020 3999. Read

Actor Pete Postlethwaite

Pete Postlethwaite: The king who hopes to grow and prosper

PETE Postlethwaite tells Vicky Anderson why he’s glad to be back in Liverpool - but doesn’t know why he returned Read

Cabaret comes to the Liverpool Empire

THEATRE: Kander and Ebb classic Cabaret comes to the Liverpool Empire tonight for a week-long run, starring Wayne Sleep and I’d Do Anything finalist Sam- antha Barks, above. To- night until September 27 with Wednesday and Saturday matinee, tickets £12.50 - £29.50. 0844 847 2525. Read

Caravanners just keep rolling along

THE much-loved Caravan Gallery has rolled into Liverpool again for the Biennial. The old-style caravan is filled with quirky photographs of some of the city’s unintentionally funny or poignant places, and offers the “alternative visitor guide” to the Capital of Culture. Read

Lewis Biggs: Biennial bigger and better than ever

AT least, that’s the aim of the spectacle’s director, Lewis Biggs, who tells Vicky Anderson of his hopes for the event Read

Throwing down the gauntlet

‘ALL recorded music has run its course. It has been consumed, traded, downloaded, understood, heard before, sampled, learned, revived, judged and found wanting. Read

How to lose friends and win fans

Justin Moorhouse tells Vicky Anderson about being on tour and his Phoenix Nights memories Read

Lost Soul at Royal Court: It’s so true to life, some nights it’s like a panto

LINDZI GERMAIN is happy to be back on stage in pyjamas and housecoat, as Liverpool success story Lost Soul returns to the city once more. Read

Fired up? Create your own art with ceramics

FIRED is an exhibition of distinctive and original pieces of sculptural ceramics by Wirral-based artist, Janet Holmes. Read

Crewe Station to stage dance show

A DANCE world premiere will turn Crewe Railway Station into a medium to make art. Read

Key Liverpool Arts Events

THEATRE: Wearing Colours is the story of four Liverpool fans caught up in the Heysel disaster, spanning their emotions of the evening, from the excitement before the 1985 match and the tragedy that followed. Read

Sketch by Tom of Finland

Evocation work of gay icon Tom of Finland goes on show in Liverpool

THE evocative work of gay icon, acclaimed artist Tom of Finland, is go on show in Liverpool. His work, sketches and paintings of overly masculine men, is now equally revered by lovers of fine art as it is by the gay community. Read

Potty pair produce Potted Potter for literary festival

IF AUTHOR JK Rowling’s 900-page tomes are a little daunting – or even if they’re a household favourite – a new twist on the tale of her wizard hero squeezes all Harry Potter’s adventures into a convenient 70-minute show. Read

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Vicky Anderson is the specialist culture reporter, covering all the news and events from Liverpool's year as European Capital of Culture 2008. Tel: 0151 472 2584

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