International concert pianist Kathryn Stott tests one of the three Steinway pianos, at the RLPO Hall, with Philharmonic principal conductor Vasily Petrenko Picture: MARTIN BIRCHALL _240
MUSIC: Acclaimed concert pianist Kathryn Stott hosts a 50th birthday party tonight, with special musical guests including the city debut of world famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma and more than 20 other musicians, held especially in Liverpool to mark where she began her remarkable career. Philharmonic Hall, tonight, 7.30pm, tickets £15 - £35. 0151 709 3789.
COMEDY: Fast Show favourite Simon Day brings his first-ever solo tour, What a Fool Believes, to the region tonight. He will apparently be attempting to explain “what it is like to be a clown, hero, genius, loser and true artist” in one show. Warrington Parr Hall and Pyramid, tonight, 8pm, tickets £13/ £11. 01925 442 345.
MUSIC: Former Ultravox man Midge Ure plays a concert over the water tonight. Known for songs such as Vienna, Do They Know It’s Christmas, Dancing with Tears in my Eyes and If I Was, he is a songwriter of few peers. Pacific Road Arts Centre, Birkenhead, tonight, 8pm, tickets £16/ £14. 0151 666 0000.
