THEATRE: The long- awaited new play from Brick Up the Mersey Tunnels writer Nicky Allt, One NIght in Istanbul, centres on two men recounting tales of following Liverpool FC around Europe. Comedian John Bishop, above, and former Brookside resident John McArdle star.Empire Theatre until July 18, tickets £13.50-£22.50, 0844 847 2525.
ART: Showcase is an exhibition of A-Level art students’ work created as part of the Find Your Talent initiative to encourage young people into the arts. Pupils from Sutton Sports College, All Saints Catholic High School and North Liverpool Academy have been given the once-in-a-lifetime chance to see their work exhibited in one of the country’s leading galleries.Walker Art Gallery, until July 31.
PHOTOGRAPHY: The Give Peace A Chance exhibition offers guests a seat on the edge of John’s and Yoko’s bed during their famous 1969 Bed in for Peace through more than 40 images.Beatles Story, Albert Dock, until August 15.
