Like protest songs? Neither does Grace Petrie - and she'sbeen singing them for 15 politically disastrous years. No longer able to meetthe deadened eyes or desperate hopes of leftwing audiences, she reckons there'sno better time for a feel-good show! Depressed by fascism, misogyny andeco-destruction? Sounds like YOUR climate needs a change!

Long respected as the British folk scene's funniest lesbian,Grace's 2022 standup debut Butch Ado About Nothing garnered critical acclaimand sold-out venues across the UK. THIS IS NO TIME TO PANIC! sees her combinemusic and comedy for the first time. She knows folk songs can't save the world,and neither can standup. But both at the same time?? Read it and weep, Putin!

"Borderline miraculous" -

-Scotsman

"An effervescent charm-bomb of a performer"

- New Yorker

Presented by Little Wander

Photo credit: Fraser West

Performance Information

Approximate show duration: 1 hour and 50 minutes includingan interval

Age Rating: 16+

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.

There are no booking fees payable (hurrah!)

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