Key Liverpool Arts events

Apr 24 2008 by Phil Key, Liverpool Daily Post

THEATRE: Sold-out premiere of a new drama about Liverpool FC manager Bill Shankly, The Shankly Show, is playing for just one evening. Last minute replacement, Scots actor Alexander “Sandy” West, plays the iconic manager in a play by Andrew Sherlock which is aptly a play of two halves, 45 minutes each way. Maybe some returns. Tonight, 8pm, Olympia, West Derby Road, Liverpool. Tickets £20, £30. 0151 263 6633.

FRINGE: Lucky Dip is a new play from the Stopped Clock company and set in Liverpool. Professional gambler Doug has never lost – until he meets Frances in a bathtub in Liverpool city centre. The comedy is said to be based on a true story about complete losers with an obsession for winning. Tonight, 8pm, Unity Theatre, Liverpool. Tickets £8.50 (£6.50). 0151 709 4988.

MUSIC: Noise Ensemble is a touring show which celebrates percussion. Numerous instruments are on show, played by a young touring company. There is also dance, special lighting and video. Tonight, 7.30pm, Southport Arts Centre. Tickets £14 (concessions £12). 01704 540 011.