http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/authors/ Authors en-gb Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk no Authors Authors http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2008/11/21/ellen-kent-s-style-of-opera-gives-audiences-something-to-sing-about-64375-22307796/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2008/11/21/ellen-kent-s-style-of-opera-gives-audiences-something-to-sing-about-64375-22307796/ ELLEN KENT operas are renowned for their sumptuous takes on the classics, and a dedication to the lavish that has seen white stallions, golden eagles and giant koi carp share the stage with the tenors and sopranos. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/21/welcome-back-for-team-who-named-city-european-capital-of-culture-64375-22307780/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/21/welcome-back-for-team-who-named-city-european-capital-of-culture-64375-22307780/ FIVE of the judges who awarded Liverpool its 2008 Capital of Culture status have returned to the city to see what is currently on offer. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/21/peter-hall-shakespeare-blanchett-all-play-a-role-64375-22307932/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/21/peter-hall-shakespeare-blanchett-all-play-a-role-64375-22307932/ SOME of the greatest works of Shakespeare will be staged alongside exciting new works from some of the most dynamic young companies and writers as part of the 2009 programme at the Everyman and Playhouse. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/20/comic-explores-uncharted-comedy-territory-at-club-64375-22299650/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/20/comic-explores-uncharted-comedy-territory-at-club-64375-22299650/ KEITH CARTER returns to the Slaughterhouse stage this weekend as the special guest of the Laughter House comedy club. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/20/final-chance-to-catch-dream-production-64375-22299649/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/20/final-chance-to-catch-dream-production-64375-22299649/ THIS weekend is the last chance to see an acclaimed physical theatre commission that has been one of the quiet highlights of 2008. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2008/11/20/now-booking-in-liverpool-64375-22299647/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2008/11/20/now-booking-in-liverpool-64375-22299647/ JAZZ: Tea ‘n’ tunes is the new weekly live jazz and acoustic jam session evening being held every Thursday at the up-and-coming Brew tea bar and lounge. Music comes from the house band and special guests. Brew, 5 St Paul’s Square off Old Hall Street, 5pm to 8pm, free. 0151 227 4325. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/20/band-hone-their-performance-for-weekend-gig-64375-22299648/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/20/band-hone-their-performance-for-weekend-gig-64375-22299648/ NEW Liverpool band Picture Book play in the city this weekend as part of the Nice 08 Nordic festival. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/19/thrilling-addiction-to-culture-diary-64375-22290854/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/19/thrilling-addiction-to-culture-diary-64375-22290854/ THE European premiere of a new work by seminal experimental composer Steve Reich, performed by a Grammy award-winning ensemble, will be the highlight of the eighth Cornerstone Festival. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2008/11/19/poetry-pleases-when-it-s-in-the-hands-of-roger-mcgough-64375-22290856/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2008/11/19/poetry-pleases-when-it-s-in-the-hands-of-roger-mcgough-64375-22290856/ FOLLOWING on from his hilarious adaptation of Tartuffe earlier this year, Mersey poet Roger McGough returns to Liverpool Playhouse this weekend with his new collection of poetry for children. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/19/sex-and-the-city-star-may-appear-on-city-stage-64375-22290855/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/19/sex-and-the-city-star-may-appear-on-city-stage-64375-22290855/ SEX and the City actress, Liverpool-born Kim Cattrall, has been linked to a possible Shakespearean role at a city theatre. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/19/world-premiere-at-bargain-price-64375-22290821/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/19/world-premiere-at-bargain-price-64375-22290821/ A NEW choral work by the Queen’s Master of Music is receiving its premiere in Liverpool next month, and has been dedicated to Sir Paul McCartney. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/18/find-out-how-much-of-a-viking-you-really-are-64375-22279592/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:57:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/18/find-out-how-much-of-a-viking-you-really-are-64375-22279592/ ARTISTIC and cultural links between Liverpool and Scandinavia are being explored in the programme of a new arts festival getting under way this week. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/18/orchestra-highlights-fun-side-of-music-64375-22279321/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/18/orchestra-highlights-fun-side-of-music-64375-22279321/ TOMORROW night sees the start of a string of popular classical concerts in the city from music promoter Raymond Gubbay. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/18/comedy-mix-of-secrecy-betrayal-and-the-ridiculous-64375-22279322/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/18/comedy-mix-of-secrecy-betrayal-and-the-ridiculous-64375-22279322/ DESCRIBED as “a tale of tea stains, stiffs and brotherly love”, Funeral Games, being performed at the Unity Theatre tonight, is a black comedy about two siblings who are reunited to run a funeral home. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/18/scandinavian-seamen-s-church-celebrates-125th-birthday-with-three-week-cultural-festival-64375-22279596/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/18/scandinavian-seamen-s-church-celebrates-125th-birthday-with-three-week-cultural-festival-64375-22279596/ GUSTAF Adolfs Kyrka, The Scandinavian Seamens Church, in Park Lane is celebrating its 125th birthday with a three-week cultural programme. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/18/chance-to-get-stuck-in-to-art-64375-22279329/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/18/chance-to-get-stuck-in-to-art-64375-22279329/ THIS Saturday, the Walker Art Gallery is hosting a free workshop to encourage young artists to be inspired by the latest contemporary talents in the art world. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2008/11/17/theatre-review-our-benny-liverpool-empire-theatre-64375-22272063/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2008/11/17/theatre-review-our-benny-liverpool-empire-theatre-64375-22272063/ "BRING your tissues” is the general warning from those who know the tale of Our Benny – including its cast. It’s good advice. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/17/performances-to-strengthen-romanian-connections-64375-22272053/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:01:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/17/performances-to-strengthen-romanian-connections-64375-22272053/ ONE of the biggest celebrations of Romanian culture in Britain is now under way in Liverpool. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/17/artistic-showcase-searching-for-talent-64375-22272054/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/11/17/artistic-showcase-searching-for-talent-64375-22272054/ ARTS Council England is inviting artists from the North West to take part in the 2009 decibel Performing Arts Showcase, which will take place in Manchester in September next year. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2008/11/15/sex-change-pioneer-april-to-hold-court-64375-22262681/ Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2008/11/15/sex-change-pioneer-april-to-hold-court-64375-22262681/ ONE of Liverpool’s most contro- versial figures comes home tonight for an event as one-off as she is.