Key Liverpool Arts Events

Oct 6 2008 by Vicky Anderson, Liverpool Daily Post

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THEATRE: The Shankly Show, specially commissioned for 2008, is a one-man multi-media play charting the life and career of Liverpool manager Bill Shankly. Royal Court, nightly until October 18 (no performance Sundays), 8pm, tickets £10 - £20. 0870 787 1866.

COMEDY: Comedy Central at the Albert Dock launches a regular Monday event this evening. Compère Chris Ramsey introduce Aussie stand-up Kent Valentine, local lads Paul Smith and George Cottier and newcomer Joe Lycett. Baby Blue, 8.30pm start, tickets £5 on the door. 0151 702 5834.

EXHIBITION: A major retrospective of the work of “fifth Beatle” Stuart Sutcliffe, top, runs for the rest of the year, including examples of his studies as a student at Liverpool College of Art. Victoria Gallery & Museum, Ashton Street, free, until January 31 2009. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. 0151 794 2348.

BIENNIAL: Fact presents the work of several artists under the theme of Made Up. Fact, Wood Street, free, open daily. 0151 7074450.