•  Although we are looking forward to the first preview of Panto on the 17 Nov and The Woman in Black’s residency at The Playhouse in December, we have just announced our new productions for next season and we are busy working on putting together the creative teams to start developing each project. See here for information on what’s coming to our theatres in 2024.

• We would also like to welcome and introduce our new team member Tommo Fowler. Tommo is joining us as New Works Associate and will start later this month.

•  We are recruiting for an Assistant Producer to support the delivery of the programme of in-house and visiting work into both buildings. To find out more information and how to apply please click here. Closing date Mon 20 Nov.

• Save the Date: Tue 21 Nov will mark our final freelance mixer event of the year. Come and join us in the festivities of the season. We will also be offering a discount on panto tickets if you’d like to watch the show afterwards. Invitations will be sent out shortly, so keep an eye on your inbox.

• Liverpool Everyman – The Rock 'n' Roll Panto Cinderella 17 Nov 2023 – 20 Jan 2024

With heaps of sass, silliness and sparkle, our awesomely talented actor musicians will bring the classic fairy tale to life in surprising style. Bursting with banging pop and rock tunes, this is a show that will have you singing and dancing along, no matter what your age. Book tickets here.

• HOME Manchester – Little Red - Join our feisty heroine Little Red, as she follows the path to Grandma’s house, meeting talking sheep, dancing trees and a jazz-singing Wolfie along the way. 29 Nov – 6 Dec. Book here.

• Walker Art Gallery – Into the Light: An intervention by Nahem Shoa.

Asking uncomfortable questions related to Transatlantic slavery, Liverpool’s cotton industry and the objectification of women in art, Into the Light will see six of Nahem Shoa’s paintings displayed beside famous artworks from the Walker’s permanent collections – including artists such as Joseph Wright of Derby, David Hockney, Lucien Freud and James Tissot. More information. 

• The Royal Exchange, Manchester – Brief Encounter – 2 Dec 2023 – 13 Jan 2024

This huge beating heart of a musical is perfect for all incurable romantics this Christmas. Book here.

InterAct Stroke Support - Are looking for professional actors to deliver a live interactive reading service to stroke survivors. Actors will read to patients one to one over a course of 2 hours. Paying £35 for the two hour session plus pay travel costs to and from the hospital. Closing date 17 Nov. Find out more here.

Northern Writers Awards – Applications open on the 23 Nov 2023

The Northern Writers Awards discover and support writers in the North of England, with a focus on supporting new work-in-progress. They offer a wide range of opportunities for writers at all stages of their careers. Please see here for more info. 

Residency Opportunity: At HOME with Jerwood 2024. Deadline Mon 4 Dec.

In partnership with Jerwood Arts, we are delighted to announce applications are open for At HOME with Jerwood, a paid residency and artist development opportunity running Apr 2024 - Mar 2025. Please see here for more information.