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180⁰ Chord

180⁰ Chord

Following its highly successful tour in 2022, Chris Leicester’s new play, 180⁰ Chord tours again in 2024. 

Paul Foot - Dissolve

Paul Foot - Dissolve

Life is a stress: full of rushed breakfasts, angry people, internal conflict, and Jacob Rees-Mogg. 

Stephen Bailey - CRASS

Stephen Bailey - CRASS

Star of BBC’s Live at the Apollo & Would I Lie To You?, comedian and TV’s Stephen Bailey makes a very welcome return to the stage with his brand new live… 

Come Together

Come Together

Join us for an unforgettable evening of the music of John Lennon and Paul McCartney in this stunning concert performance. 

Justin Moorhouse - Stretch & Think

Justin Moorhouse - Stretch & Think

Justin is back: still funny, yet middle aged. 

Haunted Scouse

Haunted Scouse

Charlie Moon is sadly missed and his widow, Molly, is the one doing most of the missing. 

Variety Film Club: It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)

Variety Film Club: It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)

Variety Film ClubThe team behind Variety Lunch Club have hatched a new plan so that you can come and have an afternoon out with friends while watching some of the greate… 

Eddie Fortune - Single

Eddie Fortune - Single

Eddie is single, ageing and desperate. 

Andrew Bird - Taken Seriously

Andrew Bird - Taken Seriously

After his TV appearance on "The Russell Howard Hour" Andrew supported Russell Howard on his massive national tour including three shows at Liverpool Empire The… 

Beyond A Joke by The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

Beyond A Joke by The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

Back the budding comics standing up for charity. 

Pauline Daniels: Get Me Before The Crematorium Does! Christmas Jolly-Up!

Pauline Daniels: Get Me Before The Crematorium Does! Christmas Jolly-Up!

Join me, Pauline Daniels, for an evening of laughter and song to kick off our festive celebrations! With 43 years in the business I thought it about time I put a bi… 

Do I Love You?

Do I Love You?

This hilarious new dance fuelled comedy follows burger bar employees, Natalie and Kyle, as they fall in love with Northern Soul. 

The Scouse Dick Whittington

The Scouse Dick Whittington

The World famous, record breaking, eye popping, lung busting, side splitting, knee trembling Royal Court Christmas show is back! We’ve got the live band, we&r… 

The Happiness Show

The Happiness Show

Prepare your chuckle muscles for the tickling of a lifetime at the fourth annual Doddy Day Happiness Show! The Squire Of Knotty Ash liked nothing more than making p… 

The Incident Room

The Incident Room

Following a sell out run at The Black-E, The Incident Room is back by popular demand! 1970s Leeds. 

Kieran Hodgson - Big In Scotland

Kieran Hodgson - Big In Scotland

In 2020, the world changed forever, as three time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Kieran Hodgson moved to Scotland. 

Grace Petrie - Butch Ado About Nothing

Grace Petrie - Butch Ado About Nothing

Folk singer, lesbian and checked-shirt-collector Grace Petrie has been incorrectly called Sir every day of her adult life, and, having finally run out of things to write… 

Storm in a Teacup

Storm in a Teacup

All families are strange! The O’Brien siblings haven’t spoken in years. 

Get Rich or Nicked Tryin'

Get Rich or Nicked Tryin'

One little line of Lemo never ruined anybody’s life, did it? James Kinsella, aka Jaybomb, loses his job at the Giro in Bootle after a long three weeks. 

Ria Lina - Riawakening

Ria Lina - Riawakening

In the aftermath of a global pandemic, comedian and scientist, Ria Lina has had a Riawakening and sees the world differently. 

Ria Lina - Riawakening

Ria Lina - Riawakening

In the aftermath of a global pandemic, comedian and scientist, Ria Lina has had a Riawakening and sees the world differently. 

Boys From The Blackstuff

Boys From The Blackstuff

Alan Bleasdale’s BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF by James Graham Gizza job. 

Boys From The Blackstuff

Boys From The Blackstuff

The extent to which you appreciate James Graham’s adaptation of Boys from the Blackstuff might depend partly on how well you know Alan Bleasdale’s original television series. 

Dream Team

Dream Team

The Sandman is missing and children aren’t going to sleep. 

Variety Film Club: Paddington

Variety Film Club: Paddington

The team behind Variety Lunch Club have hatched a new plan so that you can come and have an afternoon out with friends while watching some of the greatest films ever p… 

Hayley Ellis - Hayley's Comic

Hayley Ellis - Hayley's Comic

After the sell-out success of her “The Invisible Mam” show in 2022, Hayley Ellis is back with a brand new show for “Hayley’s Comic” It&apo… 

Hayley Ellis - Hayley's Comic

Hayley Ellis - Hayley's Comic

After the sell-out success of her “The Invisible Mam” show in 2022, Hayley Ellis is back with a brand new show for “Hayley’s Comic” It&apo… 

A Greasy Spoon

A Greasy Spoon

Devilishly Good Food is just your average, everyday, normal caff. 

Arabs Are Not Funny - Liverpool Arab Arts Festival

Arabs Are Not Funny - Liverpool Arab Arts Festival

Widely regarded as one of the hottest comedy nights among the Arab community and beyond! Arabs Are Not Funny sees comedians with roots in the Arab world attempt to prove… 

Variety Film Club: The Sting

Variety Film Club: The Sting

The team behind Variety Lunch Club have hatched a new plan so that you can come and have an afternoon out with friends while watching some of the greatest films ever pro… 

Jen Brister: The Optimist

Jen Brister: The Optimist

If Jen Brister has learned anything in the past 18 months, it’s that she’s no good in a crisis. 

Beyond a Joke Comedy Gala

Beyond a Joke Comedy Gala

Back the budding comics standing up for charity. 

Stage Write Night

Stage Write Night

Come and join us for an evening of script in hand readings from our new writing programme – Stage Write. 

Vernons Girls

Vernons Girls

In Liverpool in the 1950s more than 6,000 women are working in Vernons, checking the pools coupons and enjoying singing in the choir. 

Eurovision Big Screen Party

Eurovision Big Screen Party

The biggest show on the continent is coming to Liverpool this May and we’re throwing a party! Come and watch the show on a big screen with food, fizz and frie… 

Variety Film Club: Mamma Mia! (2008) – Eurovision Special!

Variety Film Club: Mamma Mia! (2008) – Eurovision Special!

The team behind Variety Lunch Club have hatched a new plan so that you can come and have an afternoon out with friends while watching some of the greatest films ever pro… 

Variety Lunch Club: Eurovision Special!

Variety Lunch Club: Eurovision Special!

In May we are celebrating all things Eurovison so our Variety Lunch Club is getting a Eurovision Special!Sam Avery will be brining Eurovision themed acts to the stage to… 

Bill Elms and Frame This! Present - Twice Nightly

Bill Elms and Frame This! Present - Twice Nightly

It’s 1931 and variety is the spice of life. 

Twice Nightly - presented by Bill Elms and Frame This!

Twice Nightly - presented by Bill Elms and Frame This!

It’s 1931 and variety is the spice of life. 

Twice Nightly - presented by Bill Elms and Frame This!

Twice Nightly - presented by Bill Elms and Frame This!

It’s 1931 and variety is the spice of life. 

A Thong For Europe

A Thong For Europe

Lulu, proud owner of Litherland’s largest lingerie fabricator, is the biggest Eurovision nut that you will ever meet. 

A Thong For Europe

A Thong For Europe

Lulu (Lindzi Germain), proud owner of Litherland’s largest lingerie fabricator, is the biggest Eurovision nut that you will ever meet. 

Vernons Girls

Vernons Girls

In Liverpool in the 1950s more than 6,000 women are working in Vernons, checking the pools coupons and enjoying singing in the choir. 

Whatever Happened To Billy Kenny?

Whatever Happened To Billy Kenny?

“Whatever Happened To Billy Kenny?”It’s the question asked by thousands of Evertonians across the last three decades. 

Whatever Happened To Billy Kenny?

Whatever Happened To Billy Kenny?

“Whatever Happened To Billy Kenny?”It’s the question asked by thousands of Evertonians across the last three decades. 

Variety Film Club: Encanto

Variety Film Club: Encanto

The team behind Variety Lunch Club have hatched a new plan so that you can come and have an afternoon out with friends while watching some of the greatest films ever p… 

Variety Film Club: Some Like It Hot!

Variety Film Club: Some Like It Hot!

The team behind Variety Lunch Club have hatched a new plan so that you can come and have an afternoon out with friends while watching some of the greatest films ever pro… 

Cosmic

Cosmic

Vinnie knows things. 

Cosmic

Cosmic

Vinnie knows things. 

Bingo Star

Bingo Star

Eyes down and look in for a Royal Court comedy with a big difference. 

Drowning

Drowning

Oldham Coliseum Theatre Associate Artists Dare to Know Theatre revive their sell out debut play; Drowning. 

Drowning

Drowning

Oldham Coliseum Theatre Associate Artists Dare to Know Theatre revive their sell out debut play; Drowning. 

Bingo Star

Bingo Star

Eyes down and look in for a Royal Court comedy with a big difference. 

Stage Write Night -Special!

Stage Write Night -Special!

Come and join us for an evening of script in hand readings from our new writing programme – Stage Write. 

Stage Write Night Special

Stage Write Night Special

Come and join us for an evening of script in hand readings from our new writing programme – Stage Write. 

Simon Munnery - Trials and Tribulations

Simon Munnery - Trials and Tribulations

“I’ve been mugged three times and arrested once. 

Simon Munnery - Trials and Tribulations

Simon Munnery - Trials and Tribulations

“I’ve been mugged three times and arrested once. 

Rachel Fairburn - Can I Be Awful?

Rachel Fairburn - Can I Be Awful?

What’s wrong with saying it how you see it? Why is Rachel’s “truth” not respected? Why are you all so annoying? Probably because nobody tells you… 

Rachel Fairburn - Can I Be Awful?

Rachel Fairburn - Can I Be Awful?

What’s wrong with saying it how you see it? Why is Rachel’s “truth” not respected? Why are you all so annoying? Probably because nobody tells you… 

Tweedy - Musical Mayhem

Tweedy - Musical Mayhem

Tweedy’s Musical Mayhem! TWEEDY - the comedy and slapstick legend and star of Gifford’s Circus, Cirque Berserk and the Cheltenham Everyman pantomime returns… 

Tweedy - Musical Mayhem

Tweedy - Musical Mayhem

Tweedy’s Musical Mayhem! TWEEDY - the comedy and slapstick legend and star of Gifford’s Circus, Cirque Berserk and the Cheltenham Everyman pantomime returns… 

Eddie Fortune- Single

Eddie Fortune- Single

Eddie is single, ageing and desperate. 

Eddie Fortune- Single

Eddie Fortune- Single

Eddie is single, ageing and desperate. 

Pauline Daniels - Get Me Before The Crematorium Does: The Valentines Day Version

Pauline Daniels - Get Me Before The Crematorium Does: The Valentines Day Version

Celebrate Valentine's Day with an evening of comedy and music in the Royal Court Studio. 

Pauline Daniels - Get Me Before The Crematorium Does: The Valentines Day Version

Pauline Daniels - Get Me Before The Crematorium Does: The Valentines Day Version

Join me, Pauline Daniels, for an evening of laughter and song. 

Josie Long - Re-Enchantment Tour

Josie Long - Re-Enchantment Tour

‘After defeat, re-enchantment is necessary’, said Lola Olufemi. 

Josie Long - Re-Enchantment Tour

Josie Long - Re-Enchantment Tour

‘After defeat, re-enchantment is necessary’, said Lola Olufemi. 

The Two Of Us

The Two Of Us

Join us for an unforgettable evening of the music of John Lennon and Paul McCartney in this stunning concert performance. 

Two Of Us

Two Of Us

Join us for an unforgettable evening of the music of John Lennon and Paul McCartney in this stunning concert performance. 

Two Of Us

Two Of Us

Join us for an unforgettable evening of the music of John Lennon and Paul McCartney in this stunning concert performance. 

Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase

Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase

The Black is back! The Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase in partnership with Boisterous Theatre Co. 

Glenn Moore

Glenn Moore

Edinburgh Comedy Award "Best Show" nominee Glenn Moore is one of the best joke writers of his generation and is back on tour in Autumn 2022. 

Glenn Moore

Glenn Moore

Glenn Moore presents one of the best reviewed shows of the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe, firmly establishing himself as one of the greatest joke-writers of his generation. 

Pete Price Holds Court

Pete Price Holds Court

Pete goes back to his roots as compere extraordinaire of a classic variety night!Join us in the swish Studio space for an evening of songs and laughter as Pete welcomes … 

Mike Wozniak - Zusa

Mike Wozniak - Zusa

Little Wander in association with PBJ Management present… Mike Wozniak: Zusa Ever wondered how Mike’s Great-Aunt Zusa made it from Poland to Luton with … 

Mike Wozniak - Zusa

Mike Wozniak - Zusa

Little Wander in association with PBJ Management present… Mike Wozniak: Zusa Ever wondered how Mike’s Great-Aunt Zusa made it from Poland to Luton with … 

Unsolicited (An Unsafe Space for Straight Men)

Unsolicited (An Unsafe Space for Straight Men)

Oi! Men! Yes, You. 

Unsolicited (An Unsafe Space for Straight Men)

Unsolicited (An Unsafe Space for Straight Men)

Oi! Men! Yes, You. 

Variety Lunch Club

Variety Lunch Club

The Royal Court Variety Lunch Club runs throughout the year on Wednesday afternoons in the main theatre and is open to anyone who wants to enjoy an afternoon of entertai… 

Variety Lunch Club 2022/23

Variety Lunch Club 2022/23

The Royal Court Variety Lunch Club runs throughout the year on Wednesday afternoons in the main theatre and is open to anyone who wants to enjoy an afternoon of entertai… 

Rob Newman - Live on Stage

Rob Newman - Live on Stage

ROB NEWMAN LIVE ON STAGE Fresh from his BBC Radio 4 series Rob Newman On Air, the award-winning comedian’s new show is a stand-up epic that goes from cave pain… 

Rob Newman - Live on Stage

Rob Newman - Live on Stage

ROB NEWMAN LIVE ON STAGE Fresh from his BBC Radio 4 series Rob Newman On Air, the award-winning comedian’s new show is a stand-up epic that goes from cave pain… 

Royal Court Heritage Tour

Royal Court Heritage Tour

The Royal Court is a Grade II listed building, a magnificent example of one of the best theatres built in the Art Deco style. 

The Scouse Jack & The Beanstalk

The Scouse Jack & The Beanstalk

The Royal Court Christmas show is back baby and it's deffo not for kids!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I’d go every night this week if I could" Liverpool Ech… 

VARIETY FILM CLUB: ELF

VARIETY FILM CLUB: ELF

Variety Film Club The team behind Variety Lunch Club have hatched a new plan so that you can come and have an afternoon out with friends while watching some of the gr… 

VARIETY FILM CLUB: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

VARIETY FILM CLUB: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Variety Film Club The team behind Variety Lunch Club have hatched a new plan so that you can come and have an afternoon out with friends while watching some of the gr… 

Royal Court Stocking Fillers

Royal Court Stocking Fillers

Liverpool’s Royal Court Studio has got the perfect gift this Christmas. 

VARIETY FILM CLUB: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

VARIETY FILM CLUB: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

Variety Film ClubThe team behind Variety Lunch Club have hatched a new plan so that you can come and have an afternoon out with friends while watching some of the greate… 

All Killa, No Filla - Anomalies

All Killa, No Filla - Anomalies

Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard Mclean bring their hit true crime podcast, All Killa no Filla to the Royal Court in a special, one off small experimental show lookin… 

Can't Stop Us Now

Can't Stop Us Now

Presented by The People’s Players, the Liverpool’s Royal Court amateur theatre company. 

Colin Hoult - The Death of Anna Mann

Colin Hoult - The Death of Anna Mann

Berk's Nest in association with United Agents presents Colin Hoult: The Death of Anna Mann Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2022, Best Comedy Show Nom… 

The Scouse Jack & The Beanstalk

The Scouse Jack & The Beanstalk

The Royal Court Christmas show is back baby! You want stupid jokes? We’ve got ’em. 

Jen Brister: The Optimist

Jen Brister: The Optimist

If Jen Brister has learned anything in the past 18 months, it’s that she’s no good in a crisis. 

Nick Helm - What Have We Become?

Nick Helm - What Have We Become?

Plosive Live presents…  Nick Helm: What Have We Become?  As the survivors of a global pandemic crawl from their fortified boltholes and begin to rebu… 

The Happiness Show

The Happiness Show

Prepare your chuckle muscles for the tickling of a lifetime at the third annual Doddy Day Happiness Show! The Squire Of Knotty Ash liked nothing more than making pe… 

A Very Odd Birthday Party

A Very Odd Birthday Party

A Very Odd Birthday Party revels in the complexities of family, working-class identity and memory. 

Boisterous Stage Write Night

Boisterous Stage Write Night

Come and join us for a special evening of script in hand readings from our new writing programme – Stage Write. 

Rob Auton: The Crowd Show

Rob Auton: The Crowd Show

‘The Crowd Show’ is a comedy/theatre/spoken word show about crowds by award-winning writer, actor and podcaster Rob Auton. 

Stage Write Open House

Stage Write Open House

Are you a writer who is interested in having your work produced? Join us for Stage Write Open House where producers, writers and course participants will be giving … 

4 Gits and a Guitar, Block Buster – The Movie

4 Gits and a Guitar, Block Buster – The Movie

Merseyside is a troubled place for most men (of a certain age). 

My Voice Was Heard But It Was Ignored

My Voice Was Heard But It Was Ignored

15 year-old Reece is roughly accosted by the police outside M&S. 

The Scousetrap

The Scousetrap

Liverpool, 1940. 

Jessica Fostekew: Wench

Jessica Fostekew: Wench

A show about sexy things (awkward), private things (oh no) and a woman trying to sit on the face of time to keep it still (hot, right?). 

Let Me Count The Ways

Let Me Count The Ways

Let Me Count the Ways is a spoken word solo show which draws on speculative and realist storytelling to explore love, care and intimacy. 

Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

Old Fruit Jar Productions are back with a fresh take on one of Shakespeare's classics! After a storm destroys all hope for a relaxing cruise across the ocean, Vi… 

Cupid's Lament

Cupid's Lament

The People’s Players presentCUPID’S LAMENTAfter centuries of match-making, Cupid is finally faced with retirement. 

YNWA - Let's Talk About Six...Baby

YNWA - Let's Talk About Six...Baby

The show that brings the history of the club to life using the songs from the terraces is back to celebrate the lifting of number six in Madrid. 

Music Access All Areas Gig

Music Access All Areas Gig

Join Liverpool’s Royal Court Youth Theatre for an evening of great music as they showcase their stunning musical talents. 

Offered Up

Offered Up

The year is 1645 and the English Civil War rages through the country. 

Offered Up

Offered Up

Set in Chester in 1645 as England was ravaged by the Civil War, Offered Up, at the Liverpool’s Royal Court Studio Theatre is a commentary on the political and social life of the … 

Beyond A Joke - Roy Castle Lung Foundation

Beyond A Joke - Roy Castle Lung Foundation

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation has teamed up with The Comedy Trust to give budding comedians to create their very own routine to perform live at the iconic Royal Cour… 

Steve Bugeja: Tried To Start His Own Nickname

Steve Bugeja: Tried To Start His Own Nickname

One of comedy’s most exciting rising stars, Steve Bugeja (AKA ‘The Mighty Booj’, ‘Moulin Booj’, or – for December only – &lsquo… 

Steve Bugeja: Tried To Start His Own Nickname

Steve Bugeja: Tried To Start His Own Nickname

One of comedy’s most exciting rising stars, Steve Bugeja (AKA ‘The Mighty Booj’, ‘Moulin Booj’, or – for December only – &lsquo… 

Mam! I'm Ere

Mam! I'm Ere

Sally was left on her Dad’s doorstep one cold and windy Liverpool night. 

The Return of the Rainbow Monologues

The Return of the Rainbow Monologues

The Return of the Rainbow Monologues After last years hugely successful LGBTQ+ festival of short monologues, Grin Theatre is delighted to return with 12 brand new wor… 

2Gorgeous4U - From ladette to laundrette

2Gorgeous4U - From ladette to laundrette

Fresh from its sell-out premiere at Liverpool Theatre Festival, Mark Davies-Markham’s (Taboo, Eric’s, Special Measures) hilarious new one-woman show 2Gorgeou… 

Hey Bunny Get Loose

Hey Bunny Get Loose

Hi, I’m Gemma. 

Hey Bunny Get Loose

Hey Bunny Get Loose

Hi, I’m Gemma. 

If This Is Normal

If This Is Normal

Growing up in Kilburn siblings Madani, Maryam and school mate Alex hit it off from the moment they meet. 

Macca & Beth

Macca & Beth

Beth loves Macca. 

Making It

Making It

Backstage in a faded Liverpool social club, seasoned cabaret diva and aspiring actress, Bev, prepares for her final ever gig. 

Ruby and the Vinyl by John Godber & Elizabeth Godber. Music by Ruby Mackintosh

Ruby and the Vinyl by John Godber & Elizabeth Godber. Music by Ruby Mackintosh

In Ruby’s Pop-Up record and vintage clothes shop magical things are happening, people are falling in love, finding themselves, sorting their lives and restyli… 

Ruby and the Vinyl by John Godber & Elizabeth Godber. Music by Ruby Mackintosh

Ruby and the Vinyl by John Godber & Elizabeth Godber. Music by Ruby Mackintosh

In Ruby’s Pop-Up record and vintage clothes shop magical things are happening, people are falling in love, finding themselves, sorting their lives and restyli… 

The Royal

The Royal

"One of the funniest things I’ve seen on stage in a long time" FOUR STARS Liverpool Echo "Brilliant, barmy and totally bonkers!" FIVE ST… 

The Royal

The Royal

"One of the funniest things I’ve seen on stage in a long time" FOUR STARS Liverpool Echo "Brilliant, barmy and totally bonkers!" FIVE ST… 

Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase

Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase

The Black is back! The Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase in partnership with Boisterous Theatre Co. 

ADHD The Musical: Can I have your attention please?

ADHD The Musical: Can I have your attention please?

Have you always wanted to go to a presentation about ADHD that veers off into the wacky and wonderful world of Neuroscience, Julie Andrews, Cher and Dolly Parton? Well n… 

Pete Price Holds Court

Pete Price Holds Court

Pete goes back to his roots as compere extraordinaire of a classic variety night!Join us in the swish Studio space for an evening of songs and laughter as Pete welcomes … 

Pete Price Holds Court

Pete Price Holds Court

Pete goes back to his roots as compere extraordinaire of a classic variety night!Join us in the swish Studio space for an evening of songs and laughter as Pete welcomes … 

Eddie Fortune: Karen, Can I Speak to Your Manager?

Eddie Fortune: Karen, Can I Speak to Your Manager?

Eddie is a single waiter who wasn’t talented enough to die at 27. 

Eddie Fortune: Karen, Can I Speak to Your Manager?

Eddie Fortune: Karen, Can I Speak to Your Manager?

Eddie is a single waiter who wasn’t talented enough to die at 27. 

Eddie Fortune: Burning the Candle at Both Ends

Eddie Fortune: Burning the Candle at Both Ends

After being dumped by text on his birthday the week before the world shut down, Comedian Eddie Fortune was a mess. 

Eddie Fortune: Burning the Candle at Both Ends

Eddie Fortune: Burning the Candle at Both Ends

After being dumped by text on his birthday the week before the world shut down, Comedian Eddie Fortune was a mess. 

Variety Lunch Club

Variety Lunch Club

The Royal Court Variety Lunch Club runs throughout the year on Wednesday afternoons in the main theatre and is open to anyone who wants to enjoy an afternoon of entertai… 

Stage Write Nights

Stage Write Nights

Come and join us for an evening of script in hand readings from our new writing programme – Stage Write. 

Blackbird

Blackbird

Roots Theatre presents. 

Blackbird

Blackbird

Roots Theatre presents. 

Courtyard Bar & Kitchen Pudding Club

Courtyard Bar & Kitchen Pudding Club

The proof of the pudding is in the eating… On Tuesday 25 January Courtyard Bar & Kitchen are bringing back the night that celebrates the wonderful world of p… 

Royal Court Heritage Tour

Royal Court Heritage Tour

The Royal Court is a Grade II listed building, a magnificent example of one of the best theatres built in the Art Deco style. 

The Scouse Sleeping Beauty

The Scouse Sleeping Beauty

Performances cancelled until 4 January. 

People’s Players Christmas Cracker

People’s Players Christmas Cracker

It’s time to celebrate everything that is good about Christmas with our very own People’s Players!Liverpool’s Royal Court’s amateur dramatic grou… 

Twisted Christmas Tales

Twisted Christmas Tales

After creating the hugely successful The Unlikely Candidate (“a fantastic blend of buffoonery and horseplay”Writebase) Liverpool’s Royal Court Youth Th… 

Algorithm After Party

Algorithm After Party

Algorithm After Party is Roy’s first headline show. 

Just An Ordinary Lawyer

Just An Ordinary Lawyer

JUST AN ORDINARY LAWYER A play, with songs. 

Call Mr. Robeson -A Life With Songs

Call Mr. Robeson -A Life With Songs

Call Mr. 

Tony Slattery: Unrehearsable

Tony Slattery: Unrehearsable

Star of stage and screen Tony Slattery is back from the dead. 

The Happiness Show

The Happiness Show

Prepare your chuckle muscles for the tickling of a lifetime at the second annual Doddy Day Happiness Show! The Squire Of Knotty Ash liked nothing more than making p… 

The Scouse Sleeping Beauty

The Scouse Sleeping Beauty

Nothing beats a Royal Court Christmas show! Packed with stupid jokes, loads of live music and utterly inappropriate content we are proud to present… The Scouse Sl… 

Boss New Plays

Boss New Plays

Liverpool's Lantern Writers have been working steadily with the best of the city's acting talent in recent years, providing an opportunity for new theatre voic… 

Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase

Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase

The Black is back! The Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase in partnership with Boisterous Theatre Co. 

Courtyard Bar & Kitchen Pudding Club

Courtyard Bar & Kitchen Pudding Club

The proof of the pudding is in the eating… On Wednesday 27 October Courtyard Bar & Kitchen are celebrating the wonderful world of puddings! Join us for an ev… 

The Wife of Michael Cleary: A Songbook

The Wife of Michael Cleary: A Songbook

The Wife of Michael Cleary is the first piece of music theatre from composer and performer Maz O’Connor. 

Pete Price Is Dead

Pete Price Is Dead

Radio City is under threat. 

Pete Price Is Dead

Pete Price Is Dead

Radio City is under threat. 

Royal Court Heritage Tour

Royal Court Heritage Tour

The Royal Court is a Grade II listed building, a magnificent example of one of the best theatres built in the Art Deco style. 

Variety Lunch Club

Variety Lunch Club

The Royal Court Variety Lunch Club runs throughout the year on Wednesday afternoons in the main theatre and is open to anyone who wants to enjoy an afternoon of entertai… 

Katie Tracey: Please Like

Katie Tracey: Please Like

All Katie Tracey wanted was to be liked. 

Eddie Fortune: Confessions of a Scouse P**f

Eddie Fortune: Confessions of a Scouse P**f

Confessions of a Scouse P**f is the lockdown past Eddie stepped into after getting dumped on his birthday by a tory who dressed his cat in Victorian clothes. 

Homebaked The Musical

Homebaked The Musical

Out of hard times, something magical can rise. 

Stage Write Nights

Stage Write Nights

Come and join us for an evening of script in hand readings from our new writing programme – Stage Write. 

Boisterous presents Bouncers

Boisterous presents Bouncers

Boisterous tear up the stage in a revamped production of the John Godber award- winning classic about a team of Bouncers, now known as Door Supervisors. 

Bouncers

Bouncers

Boisterous tear up the stage in a revamped production of the John Godber award- winning classic about a team of Bouncers, now known as Door Supervisors. 

Ellen and Rigby

Ellen and Rigby

Lucky in life, unlucky in love, Ellen has been looking for a man. 

Mam! I'm Ere

Mam! I'm Ere

Sally was left on her Dad’s doorstep one cold and windy Liverpool night. 

Mam! I'm Ere

Mam! I'm Ere

Sally was left on her Dad’s doorstep one cold and windy Liverpool night. 

Royal Court Theatre Heritage Talk

Royal Court Theatre Heritage Talk

This year, as a part of the National Lottery’s Thanks To You week, we are delighted to be hosting a talk about the heritage of our theatre. 

Rhys James: Snitch

Rhys James: Snitch

Show And Tell in association with United Agents present RHYS JAMES: SNITCH Mock The Week regular and star of his own BBC Radio 4 series, Rhys James heads out on his fir… 

Rhys James: Snitch

Rhys James: Snitch

Show And Tell in association with United Agents present RHYS JAMES: SNITCH Mock The Week regular and star of his own BBC Radio 4 series, Rhys James heads out on his fir… 

Simon Munnery: Alan Parker Urban Warrior Farewell Tour

Simon Munnery: Alan Parker Urban Warrior Farewell Tour

Show And Tell present SIMON MUNNERY: ALAN PARKER URBAN WARRIOR FAREWELL TOUR   Multi award-winning comedian Simon Munnery reprises his notorious alter ego, the… 

Simon Munnery: Alan Parker Urban Warrior Farewell Tour

Simon Munnery: Alan Parker Urban Warrior Farewell Tour

Show And Tell present SIMON MUNNERY: ALAN PARKER URBAN WARRIOR FAREWELL TOUR   Multi award-winning comedian Simon Munnery reprises his notorious alter ego, the… 

YNWA - Let's Talk About Six...Baby

YNWA - Let's Talk About Six...Baby

The show that brings the history of the club to life using the songs from the terraces is back to celebrate the lifting of number six in Madrid. 

YNWA - Let's Talk About Six...Baby

YNWA - Let's Talk About Six...Baby

The show that brings the history of the club to life using the songs from the terraces is back to celebrate the lifting of number six in Madrid. 

Nick Helm: Phoenix from the Flames

Nick Helm: Phoenix from the Flames

Resurrected from the ashes, come and witness two time Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee and International Treasure In Waiting shaking his ass, singing songs and righting wr… 

Nick Helm: Phoenix from the Flames

Nick Helm: Phoenix from the Flames

Resurrected from the ashes, come and witness two time Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee and International Treasure In Waiting shaking his ass, singing songs and righting wr… 

Macca & Beth

Macca & Beth

Back in 1995 Macca’s idea of a honeymoon was a bit different from Beth’s. 

Macca & Beth

Macca & Beth

Back in 1995 Macca’s idea of a honeymoon was a bit different from Beth’s. 

Royal Court Selection Box

Royal Court Selection Box

Well, 2020 has been a load of old baubles but the gang from the Court will put the smiles back on your faces with this year’s Christmas show - The Royal Court Selection Box!&… 

Bouncing Back

Bouncing Back

by Gail Young The Netball World Cup comes to Liverpool in 2019 - and it also hits the stage at The Royal Court! Gail Young Productions proudly presents “Bouncing B… 

Bouncing Back

Bouncing Back

BOUNCING BACK by Gail Young   The Netball World Cup comes to Liverpool in 2019 - and it also hits the stage at The Royal Court!   Gail Young Productions proudl… 

The Comeback Special

The Comeback Special

The Comeback Special Written by Ian Salmon Directed By Mike Dickinson “Given the choice, Robbie would rather not talk to the dead. 

Lost Soul 2 Smigger's Wrecked Head

Lost Soul 2 Smigger's Wrecked Head

Dave Kirby (Brick Up The Mersey Tunnels, Lost Soul, Council Depot Blues, Reds & Blues, The Wrath of Ann Twacky, Barry White Christmas) is back with a brand new seque… 

My Fairfield Lady

My Fairfield Lady

Mary is in the Royal on her way out. 

Not the Horse

Not the Horse

The Multi Award-winning Naughty Corner Productions are reviving the sell-out Edinburgh Fringe and UK show 'Not The Horse' Not The Horse is an outrageous crime-… 

Variety Film Club - My Fair Lady

Variety Film Club - My Fair Lady

Variety Film Club   The team behind Variety Lunch Club have hatched a new plan so that you can come and have an afternoon out with friends while watching some of th… 

Bottleneck by Luke Barnes

Bottleneck by Luke Barnes

Produced by Hiding Place Theatre "It's my 15th birthday on Saturday. 

Brick Up 2 - The Wrath Of Ann Twacky

Brick Up 2 - The Wrath Of Ann Twacky

  The Kingsway Three are back! The tunnels are blocked, the Runcorn Bridge is rubble and The Kingsway Three have completed their mission. 

Martini Lounge Variety and Burlesque Show 2019

Martini Lounge Variety and Burlesque Show 2019

The Martini Lounge has gone back to its roots! Revisiting those heady days in the beautiful basement bar of The Royal Court Theatre and once again filling the stage with… 

Variety Film Club - Wizard Of Oz

Variety Film Club - Wizard Of Oz

Variety Film Club   The team behind Variety Lunch Club have hatched a new plan so that you can come and have an afternoon out with friends while watching some of th… 

It's A Scream Comedy Club

It's A Scream Comedy Club

New parents! You can do a fun thing without ditching your babies! Three great stand up comedians performing in a room where babies are welcome (up to the age where they … 

DNR (Do Not Resurrect)

DNR (Do Not Resurrect)

Ken Fraser can count backwards from twenty, name the Prime Minster and tell you when the war broke out. 

Variety Lunch Club

Variety Lunch Club

The Royal Court Variety Lunch Club will run throughout the year on Wednesday afternoons in the main theatre and is open to anyone who wants to enjoy an afternoon of ente… 

Royal Court Heritage Tour

Royal Court Heritage Tour

The Royal Court is a Grade II listed building, a magnificent example of one of the best theatres built in the Art Deco style. 

Pete Price Holds Court 2019

Pete Price Holds Court 2019

Pete goes back to his roots as compere extraordinaire of a classic variety night! Join us in the swish Studio space for an evening of songs and laughter as Pete welcomes… 

Yellow Breck Road

Yellow Breck Road

Gerry Linford (The Miracle Of Great Homer Street) returns with a brand new comedy that is out of this world! The Potters have always been happy in their Anfield home, ti… 

Stage Write Nights 2019

Stage Write Nights 2019

Come and join us for an evening of script in hand readings from our new writing programme – Stage Write. 

Let Me Sing

Let Me Sing

A fabulous and fun filled piano-bar evening in celebration of the musical theatre,  presented by Dr Nick, the students of the MA Musical Theatre programme at LJMU a… 

The Scouse Cinderella

The Scouse Cinderella

After the smash hit success of The Scouse Nativity in 2017, the Royal Court Christmas gang are taking on another classic! Like all of the Royal Court Christmas shows, th… 

Our Bev's Christmas Cracker

Our Bev's Christmas Cracker

It’s Christmas Eve. 

Terry Titter's Court by the Baubles

Terry Titter's Court by the Baubles

For the first time ever at the Royal Courts brand new Studio, Terry Titter returns with his much loved Christmas cracker of a comedy show!! For three nights only join Mr… 

Tis the Season – 2018

Tis the Season – 2018

Local theatre company License To Thrill perform one unique event each year. 

The Scouse Cinderella

The Scouse Cinderella

After the smash hit success of The Scouse Nativity in 2017, the Royal Court Christmas gang are taking on another classic! Like all of the Royal Court Christmas shows, th… 

Give The Fans Sweet FA

Give The Fans Sweet FA

It's 1992. 

What We Did Next: The Last 10 Years

What We Did Next: The Last 10 Years

What We Did Next presents ‘The Last 10 Years’, an evening of celebration for the company’s 10th anniversary. 

Cured

Cured

For some people, a pilgrimage to Lourdes is an opportunity for prayer, contemplation and quiet self-reflection. 

Murder Ballads

Murder Ballads

Millhaven, West Texas, the winter of 1882. 

Underground Poetry Open Mic

Underground Poetry Open Mic

Save the day for October 26th as Boisterous proudly presents Underground – an event open to all poetry lovers across the city. 

The Morning After the Life Before

The Morning After the Life Before

    Gúna Nua presents the internationally acclaimed and multi award winning, The Morning After The Life Before, at The Liverpool Irish Arts Festival. 

Baggage

Baggage

Sandra is doing her Christmas shopping. 

Eggsistentialism

Eggsistentialism

Joanne Ryan’s acclaimed, multi-award winning show is a funny, tender and moving exploration of reproduction in 21st-Century Ireland. 

Maggie May

Maggie May

Her dream was New York. 

Pete Price Holds Court

Pete Price Holds Court

Pete goes back to his roots as compere extraordinaire of a classic variety night! Join us in the swish Studio space for an evening of songs and laughter as Pete welcomes… 

BOST Present: Sweeney Todd

BOST Present: Sweeney Todd

Following on from their sell-out production of Oliver last year, BOST Musicals return to present Sweeney Todd this October. 

Liverpool's Royal Court 80th Birthday Bash

Liverpool's Royal Court 80th Birthday Bash

Liverpool’s Royal Court 80th Birthday Bash   An evening of celebration done the Royal Court way, this is a night where we show off all (well, some) of the goo… 

Unspoken

Unspoken

From the team who brought you the winner of the Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award for the ground -breaking The Two Worlds of Charlie F, Bravo 22 Company&… 

Robin Ince - Chaos of Delight

Robin Ince - Chaos of Delight

Lakin McCarthy Robin Ince's Chaos of Delight   ‘The winner and co-star of the Rose D'Or award winning The Infinite Monkey Cage, Sony Gold and, … 

Terriers

Terriers

  Join us this summer for a double bill of the acclaimed gun and gang crime play Terriers followed by the World Premiere of Terriers 2 – Eve’s Story. 

Terriers & Terriers 2

Terriers & Terriers 2

Join us this summer for a double bill of the acclaimed gun and gang crime play Terriers followed by the World Premiere of Terriers 2 – Eve’s Story. 

Friday Night Live, For Jamie's SDR

Friday Night Live, For Jamie's SDR

Friday Night Live For Jamie’s SDR   Join some of your Royal Court favourites for an evening of music and comedy to raise funds for Jamie Denson’s SDR fu… 

LRC Youth Theatre Present Empra's New Threads

LRC Youth Theatre Present Empra's New Threads

  16m subscribers. 

The Ruby Slippers

The Ruby Slippers

After a hugely successful tour in 2016, including London’s West End, the brilliantly entertaining and heartwarming comedy drama The Ruby Slippers makes a welcome r… 

Mam! I'm Ere

Mam! I'm Ere

The brilliantly funny smash hit disco musical is back at The Court! Sally was left on her Dad’s doorstep one cold and windy Liverpool night. 

The Miracle Of Great Homer Street

The Miracle Of Great Homer Street

It’s Liverpool, 1978. 

Boisterous presents Bouncers

Boisterous presents Bouncers

John Godber’s Bouncers in a new version by Maurice Bessman Boisterous tear up the stage in a revamped production of the John Godber award- winning classic about a… 

Martini Lounge Variety and Burlesque Show

Martini Lounge Variety and Burlesque Show

The Martini Lounge has gone back to its roots! Revisiting those heady days in the beautiful basement bar of The Royal Court Theatre and once again filling the stage with… 

Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan

Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan

On the release of the Barb Jungr’s Linn Records Vinyl Celebratory collection of Every Grain of Sand, the cult classic CD released in 2002 which launched her career… 

Variety Lunch Club

Variety Lunch Club

The Royal Court Variety Lunch Club will run throughout the year on Wednesday afternoons in the main theatre and is open to anyone who wants to enjoy an afternoon of ente… 

It's A Scream Comedy Club

It's A Scream Comedy Club

New parents! You can do a fun thing without ditching your babies! Three great stand up comedians performing in a room where babies are welcome (up to the age where they… 

Fabaret

Fabaret

Life in Theatre productions (Mam! I'm Ere!) are proud to present Fabaret; a night of fabulous cabaret! With special guests, live music, entertainment, and comedy ev… 

Royal Court Heritage Tour

Royal Court Heritage Tour

The Royal Court is a Grade II listed building, a magnificent example of one of the best theatres built in the Art Deco style. 

Liver Birds Flying Home

Liver Birds Flying Home

Liverpool’s Royal Court, James Seabright and George Seaton present Liver Birds Flying Home The new musical based on The Liver Birds by Carla Lane&nb… 

The Rainbow Connection

The Rainbow Connection

Shelly’s a gobby cow who makes bad decisions. 

Derren Brown Underground

Derren Brown Underground

THE BEST OF DERREN BROWN: UNDERGROUND Directed by Andrew O’Connor and Andy Nyman Direct from the West End, the multi-award winning master of mind-control and psych… 

Rawhide Comedy Club

Rawhide Comedy Club

What do you want from a night out? A bit of dinner? Table service drinks? Some staggeringly good comedians making you laugh? Thought so. 

Council Depot Blues

Council Depot Blues

Dave Kirby (Lost Soul, Brick up the Mersey Tunnels, Reds & Blues, Dreaming of a Barry White Christmas, Brick Up 2 the wrath of Ann Twacky) is back with his smas… 

In My Life

In My Life

Mark McGann brings his acclaimed show based on the life of John Lennon, IN MY LIFE, to the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool. 

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