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Theatre: Ahead of appearing in Nutcracker at the Liverpool Empire, Liam Mower, the first stage Billy Elliot, on life as a former child star Jan 19 2012

From the West End to Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker, Liam Mower tells Laura Davis about life as a former child starRead

Theatre: Mogadishu star Jackie Clune on her own experience of Prejudice Jan 19 2012

The star of hard-hitting race relations play Mogadishu has been the victim of prejudice herself, she tells Laura DavisRead

Exhibtion: Richard and Famous, Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool - three stars Jan 19 2012

WE’VE almost all been fascinated by someone famous – a sports icon, film star or world leader – yet few people would have Richard Simpkin’s dedication.Read

EXHIBITION REVIEW: The Living and the Dead by John Kirby, Liverpool Walker Art Gallery - four stars Jan 19 2012

JOHN KIRBY spent his childhood in Liverpool feeling out of place.Read

THEATRE REVIEW: Spamalot, Liverpool Empire - three stars Jan 19 2012

THE magic of Monty Python is tied up in its comedic unpredictability – something which obviously gets a little lost in Spamalot as it was “lovingly ripped off” from the film.Read

THEATRE REVIEW: The Art of Falling Apart at The Unity, Liverpool - three stars Jan 19 2012

ANARCHIC local theatre company Big Wow’s annual shows at the Unity are fast becoming a comedic highlight of Liverpool’s dramatic landscape.Read

FILM REVIEW: J. Edgar - America’s most wanted Jan 19 2012

He has been nominated for an Oscar three times. Shereen Low finds out whether Leonardo DiCaprio thinks his performance as John Edgar Hoover will finally land him that coveted golden statuetteRead

Competition: Win a complete set of books on Costa Book Awards shortlist Jan 19 2012

POET laureate and LIverpool University graduate Carol Ann Duffy is one of five writers shortlisted for the Costa Book of the Year Award.Read

Books: Lisa Niemi Swayze on why she knows she’ll never replace Patrick Jan 19 2012

THERE can be few more disturbing physical changes encountered by cancer sufferers than those of Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze shortly before his death.Read

Art: Wirral's Leo Fitzmaurice to discover tonight if he is Northern Art Prize winner Jan 19 2012

WIRRAL artist Leo Fitzmaurice will tonight discover whether he has won the Northern Art Prize.Read

Theatre: Fred Lawless to write A Nightmare on Lime Street as Royal Court Liverpool Christmas show Jan 19 2012

THERE may 340 days until next Christmas but that hasn’t stopped the Royal Court from announcing its next festive show.Read

Classical: Frank Cottrell Boyce to present a 20 Classical Greats concert at Philharmonic Hall for Jospice’s Golden Jubilee Jan 19 2012

FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE will present a concert of classical favourites to mark St Joseph’s Hospice’s 50th anniversary.Read

Art: Deadline for John Moores Painting Prize extended Jan 19 2012

THE deadline for entries to the John Moores Painting Prize has been extended to January 31.Read

Laura Davis: The gloves are off as David Hockney and Damien Hirst open major exhibitions Jan 19 2012

THE art world can’t resist a good scrap and this month it’s David Hockney and Damien Hirst who have the critics gathering around them like kids flocking to a playground fight.Read

Classical: Preview of the RLPO’s Enchantment and review of Rachmaninov: Symphony No.3 on CD Jan 19 2012

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Culture online brings you the best of Liverpool arts and life Jan 14 2012

WELCOME to the culture section of our new-look Liverpool Daily Post website, where we will be covering the best of the arts, music, fashion, food and drink and more from across Merseyside.Read

Sir Anthony Hopkins on how his early years at the Liverpool Playhouse helped inspire his new classical album, Composer Jan 13 2012

IT WAS just a scribble on a piece of scrap paper – a melody sketched out by a young Anthony Hopkins in between rehearsals at the Liverpool Playhouse.Read

Snow Patrol tell Jade Wright why they can’t wait to play Liverpool again Jan 13 2012

Snow Patrol tell Jade Wright why they are looking forward to playing the Echo Arena this monthRead

Carey Mulligan on her most terrifying role yet in Steve McQueen’s controversial new movie Shame Jan 13 2012

IT’S a long way from Pride and Prejudice’s sweetly innocent Kitty Bennet and the ingénue roles that first brought Carey Mulligan to the public’s attention.Read

Classical review: RLPO play Messiah at Philharmonic Hall Jan 09 2012

THERE’S no doubt Messiah has staying power. It’s Handel’s most popular oratorio – indeed, probably his most popular piece, full stop – and, while other similar works could be seen as more interesting, more ground-breaking for their time, it’s Messiah which keeps choral societies in business, mainly because it’s a venture which is sure to attract an audience.Read

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