December highlights: Theatre, exhibitions and events in the North West
Fire gardens, rebellious Shakespearean heroines, terrifying tigers, fashion illustrations and much more
Here is the first edition written exclusively for paid subscribers - a round-up of highlights for December 2023. If you are not yet signed up and wish to, there will be a chance to do so below.
I haven’t included any pantos because there are too many to choose between, and because people tend to have their favourite venues that they return to each year. This does mean that some areas of the North West are a little light in the theatre section, but coverage will balance out as the months go by.
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Theatre
Liverpool City Region
Macbeth: Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma star in this pared-down touring production of The Scottish Play in a warehouse just off Edge Lane.
The Depot, Liverpool, until December 20, low availability but they’re still advertising tickets from £15
Who the F—k is Shakespeare?: Five of the Bard’s heroines Lady Macbeth, Cleopatra, Viola, Katherine and Ophelia get together to retell their stories in defiance of the racism, patriarchy and violence of the original versions. The performers, Leonisha Barley, Claire Beerjeraz, Molly Hannah, Marcy Rick and Mary Savage. are part of a development programme run by 20 Stories High and Unity Theatre, led by Ameera Conrad.
Unity Theatre, Liverpool, November 30 to December 2, tickets £5
Stocking Fillers: Seven brand new 10-minute festive plays written by members of the Royal Court’s and performed by professional actors.
Royal Court, Liverpool, December 7-30, tickets £12-15 depending on the date
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