Liverpool Theatre Festival Of New Works, an off-shoot of the larger LTF event, begins on Monday July 12 2021. And the festival, playing to Liverpool‘s Bombed Out Church, runs until Sunday July 18 2021. Now, this 14-show event will be amongst the highlights of the year for theatre in Liverpool. So, let’s take a closer look at the Liverpool Theatre Festival Of New Works shows!
Liverpool Theatre Festival Of New Works
A Brief Conversation About The Inevitability Of Love – Monday July 12 2021 – 19.30
So, they should always have been together. But chances would go amiss for various reasons. Amongst them are lost time, wrong place, wrong moment, wrong choice. So, sometimes it can take forever to get to where you should be. But you will get there eventually. Furthermore, this is a love story starring Thomas Galashan and Sam Walton.
Twice Nightly – Tuesday July 13 2021 – 19.30
The year is 1931, and it seems that variety really is the spice of life! Indeed, for both Don and Madge (a song and dance double act), life in Liverpool really is sweet. But then it turns sour. Cue a night of bitter disruption that leaves them both in a pickle. And from there, they stew over memories of their fruity careers, making for some outrageous flavour! This show stars Michael Alan Bailey and Mario Lovelady.
The Forgotten Forest – Wednesday July 14 2021 – 17.00
The homes of our furry friend’s are the subject of pollution! And as if that wasn’t enough, the mean Queen Morticia is now trying to build on the forest! So they need somewhere else to live, but hold on: YOU can help! And yet some litter isn’t necessarily the rubbish as you think! So, join our animals and help to tell their story! Furthermore, you can even come dressed as your favourite animal!
Trapped: 12×8 And String – Wednesday July 14 2021 – 20.00
This show combines the multi award-winning Naughty Corner Productions with Silent Gutter. And they present this unique double-bill of genre-bending one-act plays. So, 12×8 sees a brother and sister both hiding in a one-room flat. But they’re guarding a deadly secret from the outside world. Meanwhile, String covers a property tycoon and a caretaker. And they battle for ownership of a derelict building that has a haunting past. This show stars Daniel Cassidy and Mary Savage.
This Skin Of Mine – Thursday July 15 2021 – 18.00
This is an outrageously dark comedy, and one that’s not for the faint of heart. So, there’s brash humour in tackling challenging such subjects as self-love, abuse, race and transgender equality. Furthermore, the estranged siblings Barry and Sarah lay bare their acrylics for an attack. But then they realise how they share numerous traits, more than they would prefer. This show stars Eden Jodie and Janelle Thompson.
Paul Robeson’s Love Song. An Audio Play – Thursday July 15 2021 – 21.00
Two siblings are clearing out their late mother’s belongings. But then they discover a package which contains a record. And the record implies a romantic link between their grandmother and Paul Robeson way back in 1949. From there, it links the family’s secret history to the unforgettable racial battle for America’s soul. Furthermore, the battle continues via the Black Lives Matter protests and also the 2020 US Presidential elections.
ADHD The Musical: Can I Have Your Attention Please? – Friday July 16 2021 – 18.00
This musical explores the highs and lows of ADHD. Indeed, ADHD is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder across the world. But this show uses traditional storytelling, singing and dancing with inspiration from the likes of Julie Andrews, Dolly and Cher. Ultimately, this is an exciting, heartfelt show that explores life as a neurodivergent adult in a world tailor-made for a neurotypical brain.
Superstar – Friday July 16 2021 – 21.00
So, Duke Harley is pacing around a hostel room that is no bigger than a prison cell. What’s more, a worn-down sellotaped camcorder faces him with the red Hostel sign fizzing and flickering. But Duke has around an hour, seventy minutes at most, to say what he needs to say. Indeed, he wants to say what he feels he has to say. Basically, he wants to get everything off his chest and out into the open. Carl Rice is both the star and writer of this show.
Now! – Saturday July 17 2021 – 14.30
Two best friends Rose and Sally head over to the Isle of Man for their very first holiday. But they end up coming home with more than just a suntan! So, this show provides heartfelt musical journeys within this adaptation of the original tale. Furthermore, it explores the discovery of why we’re here, to find peace and live in the heart of the present.
Tea Time – Saturday July 17 2021 – 18.00
We’re privy to a conversation between mother Joan and daughter April. And it centres on a serious workplace incident involving April. Now, Joan is busy making Dad’s tea, a nightly ritual for many a year. Meanwhile, Sharon – the heart of gold neighbour – knows everyone and everyone knows her. But Sharon has an ongoing feud-cum-crusade against her other neighbour Gordon. This show stars Samantha Power, Denice Hope and Elise Carman.
Support Your Local Library: The Rock Opera! – Saturday July 17 2021 – 21.00
We’re in the town of Little Hope. But the arrival of a new librarian shakes up the lives of the town’s high society. And as a result, they begin to plot both his and the library’s downfall. So, the musical comedy duo Black Liver presents this bizarre and twisted satire. Furthermore, it has a serious message. Namely, that libraries are more vital now than ever before. Keith Carter and Ruth Cockburn star in this show.
The Monkey With No Bum – The Musical – Sunday July 18 2021 – 13.30
Charlie is a fun-loving monkey, but he has a big problem, he hates his bum! So, when Charlie receives a special birthday surprise, he thinks that his bum problems are finally over. However, he soon learns that it’s not so important to have a bigger and better bum. Furthermore, this show is an adaptation of the best-selling book by Asa Murphy. It stars Lindzi Germain and, of course, Charlie the monkey!
12 – The Rainbow Monologues – Sunday July 18 2021 – 17.00
Grin Theatre is providing an all-new show featuring queer voices and stories. And these combine to paint vivid pictures about the significance of being part of the Rainbow family. Furthermore, the show draws influence from the social media hit series of LGBTQ+ monologues from the past year. Pam Ashton, Terence Conchie, Holly Murphy, Taylor Illingworth and Adam Harbottle will all read monologues on the night.
The Unforgettable Anna May Wong – Sunday July 18 2021 – 20.00
This is the story of Anna May Wong. Now, she would have a dramatic rise in personal fortunes. More specifically, she would rise from a laundry girl to one of 1930s Hollywood’s and Europe’s biggest stars. And this show is a tribute to the incredible legacy that she would leave behind. Furthermore, there are many songs and film clips offering up pleasant nostalgia.
Venue
St. Luke’s Church is more notable amongst Liverpudlians as being the Bombed Out Church. And that’s because of the impact of the Blitz during the Second World War on the church. But its history dates back to its original opening between 1811 and 1832. Furthermore, it remains a cultural landmark for those within the city. And it now acts as a hidden gem for the city with live entertainment and refreshments available for locals. Best of all, it acts as the home base for the Liverpool Theatre Festival. Why not come along to the festival to check out the church yourself?
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