We headed off to Manchester as we heard The Dirt were playing a gig there. Our first time at Gulliver’s, great little venue (sister venue to the wonderful Castle). Appi , from Japan, were great in supporting and here are a few photos:
This week at the Unity we witnessed… A clown’s descent into a world of cheese. It featured Teatro Pomodoro’s Simone Tani and live music by Marco Riola, The surreal and mischievous duo of Sardinians living in Liverpool served up laughter, music, and a dangerously … Continue readingUnity – Casu Martzu
Another mad cap show at the Unity to see Lee and Liam aa right pair of THUMB DUCKS! “A pair of well-versed fools delivering a whirlwind of eccentric sketches, crazy characters, and pure absurdity. Not dark, not trying to confront existential angst – just two silly men being … Continue readingUnity – Thumb Ducks
Great to see this one-woman show and dark comedy by Moll Hannah the other week at the Unity which explored the pandemic and the political climate at the time. A death like no other “A dead nan. A council flat. And a bunch of George … Continue readingUnity – My Dead Nan’s Box Room
Top fun at the Unity to see the greatest show IN earth. “Welcome to Black Gold, the hottest underground nightclub hidden within a compost heap- where microbes and fungi go to bump, flirt and mingle. Meet an all star cast of filthy characters. Driven to decompose the … Continue readingUnity – Compost: The Cabaret
With more themes than a word press website (other web building tools are available!) this stunning performance of Muddle at the Unity covered, abuse of; power, children and well.. you name it, alcoholism, sexuality, violence, bullying, kindness, blackmail and threat. All woven cleverly, in script … Continue readingUnity – Muddle
What is real in today’s world? “In overcoming their father’s criminal deceit, Billy aims to provide his younger brother with the stability of a familial male role model, hoping to hold onto the life they’d known before their dad’s unexpected arrest. Yet when Tommy turns … Continue readingUnity – My Little Brother Wasn’t Born to be Brainwashed
A rather moving piece this at the Unity, directed by Valentine Ojochegbe Onogu… Passionate and challenging, great to watch and photograph. Ukpaiu… meaning strength in Igala is a moving stage play about mental health, silence, and the cost of emotional repression. through flashback and guided … Continue readingUnity – Ukpahiu
Great piece this was at the Unity.. Anyone who has been to IKEA will be nodding with familiarity. “Between the carefully designed displays of Warrington IKEA we meet Saffy and Mags, a young queer couple shopping for their first home together. After enjoying a dining … Continue readingUnity – Do it Yourself,
Great to get along to Rough Trade, a new venue to me, for the album launch gig for Eugene McGuinness versus The Universe. Thanks to the wonderful folks at Mellowtone for having us along. Here are just a few of the photos taken: