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REVIEW: A Streetcar Named Desire at The Playhouse 21/02/12

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:56:55 GMT

Powerful Pulitzer Prize winning play A Streetcar Named Desire has opened at the Liverpool Playhouse. The theatre's own Gemma Bodinetz directs the first Tennessee Williams produced by the Playhouse in over thirty years. Our man Ian D Hall reviews..

Pop sensations One Direction to return to Echo Arena

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:24:14 GMT

They've sold over 1.6 million records in just four months, scored two major hit singles and a platinum selling debut album in the UK and won Best Single for 'What Makes You Beautiful' at this year's BRIT Awards. Now Zayn, Niall, Liam, Harry and Louis announce an 11 date arena tour of the UK and Ireland coming to Liverpool's Echo Arena on Sunday 17th March 2013.

Michael Kiwanuka and Ghostpoet added to Sound City 2012

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:16:48 GMT

Liverpool Sound City have announced the second wave of new acts with Michael Kiwanuka, Mystery Jets and Ghostpoet set to join the likes of Professor Green, White Denim and Death In Vegas and many more at this year's three day festival.

COMING UP: The last Circus at The Masque 25/02/12

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:24:15 GMT

On Saturday 25th Feb 2012 one of Liverpool's favourite live venues will open its doors one more time in what's likely to be a night that will go down in clubbing history. Circus will occupy The Masque, their home for almost a decade for one final party.

COMING UP: Liverpool Acoustic Live's 3rd birthday at View Two 24/02/12

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:43:47 GMT

Liverpool Acoustic Live's 3rd birthday bash takes place on Friday 24th February 2012 at the View Two Gallery on Mathew Street. Stephen Langstaff returns to the View Two for a 4th consecutive year. Very limited tickets will be available on the door.

COMING UP: Azealia Banks at O2 Academy 02/10/12

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:11:10 GMT

NME favourite Azealia Banks will embark on her first headline UK tour later this year visiting Liverpool's O2 Academy on Tues 2nd October 2012. The rapper from Harlem NY is currently performing on the sold out 2012 NME Awards UK tour alongside Two Door Cinema Club, Metronomy and Tribes.

COMING UP: TJ & Murphy at Unity Theatre 29/02/12

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:26:01 GMT

Following a brilliant performance at 2011's sell-out unity Acoustic Night, TJ & Murphy return with their eclectic mix of acoustic/finger-picking style songs with interwoven harmonies. Tickets are selling fast for the show at the Unity Theatre on Weds 29th Feb 2012

HMS Liverpool sails into the Mersey for final time

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:51:51 GMT

She’s the Royal Navy’s queen of the recent Libyan conflict and she’s now taking a farewell bow in her spiritual home after three decades’ sterling service. Type 42 destroyer HMS Liverpool will sail into the Mersey on Wednesday February 29 for a six-day visit allowing the people of her home city one final chance to see her before she is decommissioned later this year.

COMING UP: Saint Etienne at Kazimier 24/05/12

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:11:01 GMT

Forerunners of the indie dance scene Saint Etienne are making a welcome return in 2012 with a new album (their first since 2005) and UK tour which comes to the intimate surroundings of The Kazimier on Thursday 24th May.

20% off ticket prices for Global Entrepreneurship Congress this March

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:44:58 GMT

Global Entrepreneurship Congress is the world's largest gathering of start-up champions from around the world, taking place between 9 and 16 March 2012 in Liverpool. Liverpool Live have a special deal for our visitors with 20% off the full ticket price. Simply book your tickets HERE and enter LIVL20 in the promotional code box for your discount

REVIEW: Threshold 2012 - Sunday 12/02/12

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:52:45 GMT

The third and final day of Threshold Festival 2012 continued on the path of the previous two days with a mixture of music, art and theatre (all of the grassroots variety) performed across various Baltic Triangle venues. The day would be dominated by Chai Wallahs in the Furnace room and Sandi Thom's Guardian Angels showcase in The Picket. Our reporter Sammy Pollock however took in some of the day's earlier action

COMING UP: Liverpool International Tennis Tournament 21- 24 June 2012

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:04:47 GMT

The Liverpool International Tennis Tournament, one of the North West's most popular annual sporting events, returns to Calderstones Park this summer. The four day Wimbledon warm up takes place from 21 – 24 June.

Threshold 2012: Sebastian Gahan’s Sunday Blog

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:32:10 GMT

The third - and final - day of Threshold 2012 brought much make you smile and there was every reason to be slightly sad as the action stopped until next year. But enough of the tears, what did I get up to on this exciting day? How about I tell you! Words and wandering by Sebastian Gahan.

COMPETITION: Win a pair of tickets for Chibuku 18/02/12

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:06:29 GMT

Chibuku returns this weekend with a headline slot from Jesse Rose as he stops in Liverpool as part of his current European tour. We have a pair of tickets to give away to one lucky reader for Sat 18th Feb at The Magnet on Hardman Street

REVIEW: Lord of the Dance @ Liverpool Empire 13/02/11

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:17:41 GMT

Reducing the average age stats dramatically, Sammy Pollock kicked her way into the Liverpool Empire to witness the extravaganza of Michael Flatley's infamous, Lord Of The Dance.

IN PICTURES: Threshold 2012 - Guardian Angels Records at The Picket

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:30:40 GMT

Sandi Thom brought her Guardian Angels label to The Picket on Sunday as part of the third day of Threshold festival's musical activities. Joining her were Ronan Boyle, Rob Gough, Natilie McCool, The Hummingbirds, Mr James and The Fifth Movement whose cinematic set, complete with mini orchestra was a highlight of the festival. Dave Humphreys was on hand to capture the action.

COMING UP: Tales from Charles Dickens @ St George's Hall 12-13 April 2012

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:24:42 GMT

The team that bought you ‘Tales from Haunted Liverpool’ return for Dickens 2012 - celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Charles Dickens. Adapted and Directed by Jen Heyes the production takes place amongst the spedour of St George’s Hall Concert Room

Threshold 2012: Sebastian Gahan’s Saturday Blog

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:41:42 GMT

Threshold's second day under the humble roof of Camp and Furnace brought yet more action on the first full day of music, theatre, pop up performances, animal hats and much more besides. With another two venues on the list today there was a greater distance to roam and more variety of entertainment. Words and wandering by Sebastian Gahan.

REVIEW: The Lightning Seeds @ O2 Academy 11/02/12

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:43:12 GMT

The Lightning Seeds made a highly anticipated return to the city's live scene this weekend with a performance at Liverpool's O2 Academy. Ian Broudie has been an integral part of Liverpool music since the late 70s and was warmly welcomed back by a loyal local crowd. There were sing a long moments and a few surprises, reviewer Ian D Hall was there

Choirs Invited to Take Part in 2012 Voices Festival

rich@liverpool-live.info (Liverpool) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:11:31 GMT

Award winning vocal group Sense of Sound is offering Choirs from all musical backgrounds the opportunity to take part in the Voices Festival on Saturday 17 March. The three day celebration of a cappella singing set to take place at Liverpool’s Bluecoat and Black-E arts centres from Friday 16 – Sunday 18 March. Choirs at the Bluecoat will take place in the Hub at the Bluecoat.