Liverpool's Lantern Writers have been working steadily withthe best of the city's acting talent in recent years, providing an opportunityfor new theatre voices to be heard on the Merseyside stage.

Returning to the Royal Court Studio; expect two verydifferent nights of theatre, with a different programme at each performance.There will be drama, laughs and perhaps smidgen of tragedy. Whatever shows yousee, the common thread they share is coming from the mind of a local playwrightwho wants to entertain you.

Friday 19th April

Love Target by Mark Davoren.

Cupid is shooting wildly off target when a blind datecrosses a planned euthanasia; will love strike second time round?

Scousepeare In Love by Darren Anglesea.

Billy fancies Julie but her eyes are set on stardom; will acorrupt London luvvie dash their dreams or will all's well that ends well?

Tim Visits Liverpool by Danny Wright.

Time changes us all, and all things must end.

Pedalo To Paris by Donna Golding.

Four mature women juggling life, family and work, put all onhold to represent the UK at a new Olympic event. Will they get to France?

Saturday 20th April

Eat, Sleep, Repeat by Brian Mutton.

Ted, Jessy and Grace are embroiled in a bizarre lovetriangle; join us on this comedic roller coaster of love, loss and laughterwith inevitable twists and turns.

War Games by Stella Young.

A mother and her young daughter leave their war-torn countryin search of a new and safer life.

Bobby Franks by Paula Frew.

In an affluent suburb of 1920's Chicago, Universitystudents, Richard and Nathan plan the perfect murder& because they can!

The Liver Birds by Joe Lewis.

Bertie the posh Liver Bird doesn't like trespassers on hismanor; especially if they happen to be cheeky Scouse pigeons.

Presented by Liverpool's Lantern Writers

Performance Information

Approximate show duration: 2hrs, 30 mins

Age Rating: 14+

Please note - the bar will close 15 minutes before theadvertised start time.

Latecomers will not be admitted so please arrive in goodtime.

Please contact Box Office on 0151 709 4321 if you requirewheelchair access. There are two wheelchair spaces available for each show.

If you want to have dinner before the show, we recommend the Courtyard Bar & Kitchen next door to the theatre. Book a table on their website by clicking here.

There are no booking fees payable (hurrah!)

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