Key Liverpool Arts events

May 13 2008

MUSIC: They have been performing for 40 years, but the British rock band Jethro Tull keep on rocking. At the core of the band is flautist Ian Anderson, and while initially a blues-rock outfit, they have incorporated many other musical genres over the years, including jazz, classical and folk. The line-up includes Martin Barre, drummer Deone Perry and John O’Hara on piano and accordion. Tonight, 7.30pm, Philharmonic Hall. Tickets £25.50-£33.50. 0151 709 3789.

JAZZ: Cheshire-born pianist Gwilym Simcock is the new hot name on the block in the jazz world. Here he appears with his quartet which includes ace sax player Stan Sulzmann. Opens a three day mini- jazz festival at this venue with singers Ola Onabule and Gwyneth Herbert to come over the following two days. Tonight, 8pm, Pacific Road Arts Centre, Birken- head. Tickets £11 (students £5). 0151 647 0752.

THEATRE: Liverpool poet Roger McGough’s new adaptation of Moliere’s farce, Tartuffe, is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year. He has kept the tale of a conman in period while, by all accounts, retaining the McGough sense of humour. Gemma Bodinetz directs. Tonight, 7.30pm, Liverpool Playhouse. Tickets tonight £9. Until May 31. 0151 709 4776.

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SOMETIME feminist Germaine Greer does an "Audience With" show based around her latest book, Shakespeare’s Wife. She will also be answering audience questions about her career, including time as a reality TV show contestant. Friday, 7.30pm, Southport Arts Centre. Tickets £12 (concessions £10). 0151 647 0752.