THEATRE: Lawrence Till’s stage version of Barry Hines’s novel A Kestrel for the Knave splits the balance between moody and moving perfectly. It’s well directed by Nikolai Foster and stars local school kids as well as professional actors. A great night’s entertainment – but bring the tissues.Liverpool Playhouse until October 10, tickets £9.50-£20, 0151 709 4776.
ART: Artist Bridget Riley is the subject of a new exhibition that is touring the UK, starting in Liverpool. Check out your reaction to her visually-distorting paintings and see the studies which reveal the ideas behind them.The Walker until December 13.
EXHIBITION: IF YOU haven’t already visited The Beat Goes on Exhibition then you’re running out of time – it closes in just over a month. Highlighting the remarkable achievements of Merseyside artists from across the years, it explores the different cultural and musical traditions within the region and its vibrant music and club scenes.World Museum Liverpool, until November 1.
