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The mostambitioustheatre inLiverpool...’TheGuardian

What a contrast! As the nights get lighter, economic gloom seems to be setting in. All of us have had to reassess our priorities and budgets accordingly. While some changes will be noticeable (the loss of Saturday Splatts and changed boxoffice opening hours), we are working hard to ensure that the impact of government cuts will not affect the excellent, award winning service and programme we deliver.

unity will still be the bright beacon for the new, the innovative, the controversial and the provocative. ‘Expect the unexpected’ will remain our proud mantra.

This season’s programme demonstrates the continuing strength of a host of diverse, city-wide festivals – so you can laugh your head off or sample part of the rich multicultural patchwork of our city. Our local communities and artists are represented over the next few months, who in defiance of it all, continue to write, perform, sing, and dance.

Graham Phillips | Artistic Director

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Arthur Smith– ExposedThu 28 Apr | 8:00pm...........................................................Well known for his appearances on TV’s ‘GrumpyOld Men’, ‘Q.I.’, ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘TheOne Show’ and Radio 4’s ‘Loose Ends’, ‘BalhamBash’ and Radio 2’s ‘Smith Lectures’.

He is a ‘Spirit of The Fringe’ award-winning Edinburgh Festival stalwart and Olivier nominated playwright for ‘An Evening With Gary Lineker.’

comedyThe Friendship ExperimentSat 30 Apr & Tue 3 May | 7:00pm...........................................................‘They bridge the gap between theatre and comedy’The Guardian

‘Fast-moving, inventive and hilarious’British Theatre Guide

Big Wow return with their sell-out part spoofinspiration, part buddy movie, fast-pacedhilarious piece of comic theatre.

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Alfie Joey: Monopolise!Sat 30 Apr | 8:45pm...........................................................‘Alfie spreads joy like a virus, he will make you feel glad to be alive’ Time Out.

Take a chance on former Rawhide regular Alfie Joeyas his one man musical extravaganza filled with thrills,spills and a cavalcade of comic characters hits the unitytheatre stage. With Fred Astaire style numbers sprinkled with a dash of Rat Pack seasoning don’t miss Alfie, star of BBC3 sitcom ‘Ideal’ alongside Johnny Vegas, in this exceptional musical for all the family.

comedyTim FitzhighamTue 3 May | 8:45pm...........................................................

‘Tim Fizhigham is completely unhinged; he iscompletely without hinges’ Eddie Izzard.

Join this multi award-winning and triple world record holder as he tried to become the first person to row across the English channel in a bathtub.

Critics choice in The Times. Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph, Evening Standard, Independent, Observer and Metro.

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comedySimon MunneryWed 4 May | 7:00pm...........................................................”One of the most original and inventive comics in thecountry” The Observer

‘The most exciting and important comedian of themoment’ The Times

Many consider the British Comedy Award nominated.Sony Radio award-winning, star of BBC2’s ‘AttentionScum’ a comic genius. Come see why.

He’ll wear a suit.

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Pete FirmanWed 4 May | 8:45pm...........................................................‘The best magic tricks in the universe’ The Independent

‘You giggle at his poofy-haired silliness while beingdumbfounded by his slippery trickery’ Liverpool Echo

After appearing on ITV’s ‘Comedy Rocks’ with JasonManford expect jaw dropping tricks and side-splittingcomedy from the UK’s best comedic conjurer.

Suitable for ages 14+

comedyEric’s Tales ofThe SeaThu 5 May | 7pm........................................................... Three Weeks | Fringe Review The List | Hairline

‘breathtaking, poignant, suspenseful, hilarious,enthralling, self-deprecating, never boastful, moving,humbling and comic. Highly recommended’ The List

Former submariner Eric transports you to an underwater existence where edgy camaraderie, black humour,death and destruction are the closest of bedfellows!

comedyAndi Osho– AfroblightyThu 5 May | 8:45pm...........................................................‘Perfect Delivery’ The Guardian

Join award winning stand-up comic Andi Osho as she plots her complicated relationship with race, from childhood to the present, encountering minstrel shows, Lenny Henry, the BNP and political correctness along the way.

Andi has appeared on ‘Michael McIntyre’s ComedyRoadshow’ and ‘Mock The Week’.

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comedyIdiots of AntsFri 6 May | 8:45pm........................................................... Time Out | The Scotsman

2010 Chortle Award Winners2009 Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominees

Award-winning sketch show comedy from this acclaimed comedy troupe

‘Great, original, focused comedy writing’ The Scotsman

“You leave utterly elated by this comedy cocktail” The Times

comedyRussell KaneFri 6 May | 7:00pm...........................................................Winner of the 2010 Edinburgh Comedy Award.

“Bold, defiant, shot through with vulnerability” Sunday Times

“Such a gifted, distinctive comic” Chortle

“More thought and intelligence behind his comedy than most people could ever get near” The Mirror

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Lloyd LangfordMr.Potato HeadSat 7 May | 7pm...........................................................

“One of the sharpest comedic minds on the circuit”The Guardian

‘Lloyd Langford is an instantly appealing act’The Scotsman

Seen on BBC1’s ‘Ask Rhod Gilbert’ Lloyd Langford’snew show is likely to contain jokes about pigeons, teeth, knives and cling film.

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comedyJon RichardsonSat 7 May | 8:45pm...........................................................‘Destined for showbiz bigtime’ Evening Standard

‘So good he actually bends time’ Chortle

Appearances on ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘8 OutOf 10 Cats’, ‘Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow’,and ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ have cementedJon’s position as a standup destined for greatness!

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December 31st 1940.

Fifteen people huddle in an air raid shelter as the Luftwaffe mercilessly assault Liverpool. They pass the time telling stories of love, tragedy and loss, singing and making do with the odd bottle of stout and a pan of scouse.

Class differences, petty squabbles and black market deals raise tensions as they desperately let old acquaintances be forgot and prepare to welcome ina happier new year...

Combining humour and warmth, pathos and tragedy, songs and dancing. Red Skies is a salutary and timely reminder of the horrors of war, both then and now.

A CJ Productions productionWritten by Jo MacDirected by Paul Goetzee

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Liverpool Sound City has established itself as the UK’s most creative and innovative city-based music event by combining an international perspective on the best in new music, art, film, photography,business, new tech, media and more in the world’s most legendary music city.

Bringing the best and brightest to Liverpool to discuss the cutting edge of popular culture, LSC takes a fresh look at the future by challenging the conventional and constantly striving to discover the next big things while showcasing the best new music.

Liverpool Sound City and unitytheatre will show a variety of cutting edge and zeitgeist films.

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Black SnowThu 26 – Sat 28 May | 7:30pm...........................................................First staged at the National Theatre in 1991, KeithDewhurst’s adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov’s satiricalmasterpiece is a dark comic gem.

Set amid the paranoia and oppression of 1920’s Moscow, it follows Maksudov, a bewildered writer whose unsuccessful novel is transformed into a stage play by the state theatre. As his own personal hell erupts he struggles to keep hold of his play, his integrity and finally his sanity.

Filled with fantasy and dark magic, Black Snow isperformed by 2nd year acting students from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (lipa.ac.uk).

Not suitable for young children.

An amateur performance given by arrangement

with Samuel French Ltd

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Splatts!Tue 31 May - Fri 3 Jun | Various...........................................................A week of exciting Splatts workshops filled with funand games for children aged 5 – 8 and 9 – 13 years.

Expect to learn new skills in art, design and drama, make new friends and create a unique performance for family and friends at the end of the week.

Inclusive and exciting, Splatts is led by ourdedicated team of arts practitioners in a safe, friendly and supportive environment.

Don’t forget to get involved as part of NationalFamily Week!

5 – 8 years: 11am – 1pm daily9 – 13 years: 2pm – 4pm daily

Book early to avoid disappointment!

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Double BillTue 31 May | 8.00pm...........................................................THE BIG SMOKE:

‘Utterly stunning’ What's On Stage

Nathalie is beautiful, talented and loved. But as she’s about to reach her potential, she descends into madness. Inspired by Virginia Woolf and Sylvia Plath,this courageous performance walks the fine line between sanity and psychosis. (65min).

A Theatre Ad Infinitum production.

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‘Poetry in motion’ Resolution Review

A passionate, dynamic and sensitive duet made bydancers from the internationally acclaimed, ScottishDance Theatre. Choreographed and performed byToby Fitzgibbons and Matthew Robinson (20min).

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Fest LiveThu 2 Jun | 8:00pm...........................................................Fest Live is an open platform, professional showcase for new physical work from emerging andestablished artists, nationally and internationally. Acollaboration with unitytheatre, Fest Live will be anevening of extracts of the most exciting new, innovative and ground-breaking physical work.

Physical Fest (28 May – 4 Jun) is an internationalphysical theatre hosted by Tmesis Theatre. This year’s festival includes an exciting line up of workshops and shows, including a Theatre AdInfinitum, Lecoq workshop on Wed 1Jun.

More at physicalfest.com

If you are interested in presenting work at Fest Liveplease contact [email protected]

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Blind FaithFri 3 – Sat 4 Jun | 7:30pm...........................................................T In The Park 2010

10 best friends.

A tale exploring the friendships, lies, lost hope andpain that stems from love and betrayal.

It’s a story of losing who you are, it’s a journey of clinging onto the blind faith; the unravelling of relationships that were once unshakable, the regrets and mistakes.

It’s the bitter sweet story of contemporary youth; a simple tale of friendship.

Starring Josh Bolt (Nowhere Boy/The Be All And End All) and James Johnson (Nowhere Boy)

A Madhatters production.

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If The Shoe FitsTue 7 – Sat 11 Jun | 8:00pm...........................................................Winner of the Ray Kingsley Award for Best Comedy

SEX AND BOOZE AND JIMMY CHOOS!

Meet the staff of Goody 2 Shooz. Sally’s having marital problems but could probably do without any of the dubious advice offered by Chas - the shop’s tart with a heart. Daphne and Jamie are guaranteed to make a crisis out of a drama and gossipy mother hen, Liz, is the glue holding it all together.

After a hard day’s work and a dose of lethal cocktails, stories, shocks and surprises make this a night out to remember.

A Boom Boom Baby production Written by Donna Lesley PriceDirected by Richie GriceRecommended 16+...........................................................tickets £10.00/£8.00 discounts ...........................................................

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Elastic BridgeTue 14 – Thu 16 Jun | 8:00pm

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A lonely, isolated bridge awaits.

Footsteps are heard, the patter of six feet rushing towards a shared fate?

Three strangers; an accountant, an actress and a librarian find themselves on the same bridge, sameday with the same intent - ‘to end it all.’ Secrets andpasts revealed. Who will jump? Who will fly?

Strawberry Blonde Curls are a three-piece based in the North-West who produce hard-hitting dramaswith subtle comedy.

Written and performed by: John James Tomlinson, Eddie Fortune and Rosie MacPherson.

A Strawberry Blonde Curls production.


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TwentysevenFri 17 – Sat 18 Jun | 7:30pm...........................................................Hendrix, Morrison, Joplin, Cobain.

These are names that have echoed through ourculture as now legendary musicians. Each was a member of a very exclusive club - they all died at 27.

Prepare for a world of lies, seduction, manipulation and betrayal, filled with music, humour and pathos,as four on - the - rise musicians make a deal withthe Devil.

The twenty seven club.

Fame at a price.

A Casting Aspersions Theatre Company production featuring live music.

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Broken SilenceTue 21 – Wed 22 Jun | 8:00pm...........................................................1986, Britain, two women bound together by a dark secret in their past.

‘The free bird leaps on the back of a wind and floatsdownstream ‘til the current ends and dips his wingsin the orange sun rays and dares to claim the sky’Maya Angelou

Anna - a dominatrix and proprieter of strip club ‘Thrills’, rules with an iron fist. Ava - her long suffering friend and dancer is finally free of anyrestraints holding her back - but can she fulfil her dream of everlasting freedom? After looking over their shoulders for 25 years a mole in the club seems intent on uncovering their past with devastating consequences.

Recommended 16+A Catalyst Productions production

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The YarnThu 23 – Sat 25 Jun | 8:00pm...........................................................Villagers of a rural community c.1800 weave together a patchwork of dramatic stories.

As they descend deeper into poverty the tales they tell become increasingly more comic and fantastical.

The Woman Who Died Five Times Betsy’s Sister Don’t Say a WordA Poor Family Stay at the Inn of Dreams Nathaniel’s Corpse Ran AwayTalking of the White Bird Flying Round the House The Leaving…

A MATE Drama Workshop production.

Written by Rob Brannen.

DramaFailure TeachesSuccessTue 28 – Thu 30 Jun | 8:00pm...........................................................Struggling actors united by failure.

Liverpool, a floundering Theatre in Education groupstands on the brink.

Former child star Ryan struggles to recapture former successes, Carys struggles to find success at all, while Howard, leader of the group has made it his mission to dissuade school children from the dangers of drugs, alcohol and sex by writing and performing plays of epic proportions...

As his career deteriorates, his mental state, plays and behaviour become more eccentric. Will hesuccumb to the very things his plays preach against?Will the group survive?

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DramaMokhallad Rasem:Iraqi GhostsFri 1 Jul | 8:00pm...........................................................UK PREMIERE‘One day we were living our ordinary lives, the nextday there was a war and a curfew’.

With bitter sarcasm, flamboyant wit and unexpectedhumour, Iraqi director Mokhallad Rasem and his 5-strong company portray the anarchy of human lives at war.

Featuring a spoof TV interview and a riotous take on Disney’s ‘Aladdin’, this is a no-holds-barred, yet deeply moving production, which won major awards since its premiere in Belgium in summer 2010.

Part of Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival

The award winning Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival runs from 1-10 July. For more information visit arabicartsfestival.co.uk

DanceHafiz Dhaou & Aicha M’barak Kawa (Coffee)Tue 5 Jul | 8:00pm...........................................................UK PREMIERE1000 porcelain cups and the aroma of real coffee!

Featuring words and the voice of Palestinian poetMahmoud Darwich, a haunting soundscore andmesmerising trance-like choreography, virtuosoTunisian dancer Hafiz Dhaou presents a deeply personal meditation on the potency and symbolism of the legendary ‘coffea arabica’

A rush for the senses and the imagination.

The event includes a talk by the artist.

Part of Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival

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ComedyTerry Titter’s Sunshine Spesh!Fri 8 – Sat 9 Jul | 8:00pm...........................................................Returning due to popular demand, Terry Titter’ssizzling smash hit comic character summer specialfrom last year - fully refreshed for you in 2011!

Just home and unpacked from a triumphant winter/spring nationwide tour with old pal Count ArthurStrong it’s time once again to slap on your suncream,set up a deckchair and show us your white bits for two hot and sticky summer nights of adult fun and frolics in this scorching holiday-time hoot!!

‘See him, be appalled, then see him again’The Independent

‘Wonderful and brilliant’ Edinburgh Evening News

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MusicalThe Secret DiaryOf Adrian MoleWed 6 – Thu 7 Jul | 7:30pm...........................................................Meet Adrian Mole: Tortured, misunderstood andpainfully honest.

An adolescent boy struggling with his dysfunctional family, his parents’ marital troubles and his burgeoning love for the beautiful Pandora.

Don’t miss this heart-warmingly funny yet poignantmusical as we follow Adrian’s strife, stresses and strides out into the world.

Written by Sue TownsendDirected by Sherril Parsons

A YULA production.

An amateur performance given by arrangement with

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DramaLast Dance AtThe RialtoTue 12 – Sat 16 Jul | 8:00pm...........................................................A city in flames, a thousand police officers injured. What really happened on the streets of Liverpool 8 in July 1981?

The writer has a unique perspective; as a ‘sprog’ police officer he was on duty on Upper Parliament Street on the Sunday night and injured at The Rialto. After the worst civil disorder ever seen on the British mainland, one side would describe the rioters as “thieves and vagabonds” and the other “apathetic fools” for not rioting.

One thing was for certain; in the former ballroom where the Beatles once played there would be no more dancing.

A Select Production.

An Evening With...

Andrew LancelFri 22 Jul | 8:00pm...........................................................Starring in some of the most well-known TV series ofthe past 20 years, join us for a relaxed evening on the sofa with one of our busiest actors and unitypatron.

Currently playing Frank Foster in Coronation Street,Andrew first came to prominence in ground-breakingmedical drama Cardiac Arrest. Roles in Liverpool 1,Soldier Soldier, City Central and Hillsborough have accompanied hard hitting parts in Queer as Folk and Bad Girls.

A long-running role in The Bill as DI Neil Mansonbrought him a legion of fans.

Having always performed cabaret, in 2005 he won Celebrity Stars In Their Eyes and might be persuaded to give us a song!

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Tabanka Crew African and Carribbean Peoples Dance Ensemble, Oslo, Norway

The largest and hottest Dance Crew in northern Europe bring a mixture of contemporary and traditional African, Caribbean and African Americandance, choreographed by Artistic Director and Dancer Thomas Talawa Prestø.

Got Skills, Rotterdam, Netherlands

A unique fusion of contemporary ballet and urbandance styles, Got Skills present a new piece choreographed by Jason Jeandor and Ingerhog v.Weissenbruch.

Ballet Entredanzas, Murcia, Spain

With the passion of flamenco and the grace of ballet, Ballet Entredanzas celebrates Spanish musicwith guitars and castañuela and Flamencas pieces.

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Diversity In DanceTue 19 Jul | 7:30pm

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Students and teachers of Middle Eastern dance come together from across Merseyside to performthis unique and colourful showcase.

Come along and enjoy an enchanting evening of music and dance performances from north Africa and beyond.

Coordinated by Caroline Afifi, one of the foundingmembers of the Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival, shehas been performing and teaching Egyptian dancefor 15 years and working nationallyand internationally.

Directed by Caroline Afifi

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Family

Summer SplattsMon 25 – Fri 29 Jul | Various...........................................................A week of exciting Splatts workshops filled with fun and games for children aged 5 - 8 and 9 - 13 years.

Expect to learn new skills in art, design and drama, make new friends and create a unique performance for family and friends at the end of the week.

Inclusive and exciting, Splatts is led by our dedicated team of arts practitioners in a safe, friendly and supportive environment.

5 – 8 years: 11am – 1pm daily9 – 13 years: 2pm – 4pm daily

Book early to avoid disappointment!

Comedy

Big Wow ScratchSat 30 Jul | 8:00pm...........................................................Big Wow give you the opportunity to see their latestshow in its most embryonic form.

Well we say opportunity...

This scratch performance will definitely be a load of stuff that has come out of our heads and may or may not make sense.

Last time we did one of these it lasted an hour andforty five minutes. We’re aiming for about 40 minutesthis time. Although it might end up being 10.

You get the idea. Anyway it’s only £3 so it’ll becheap and funny.

See you in the bar afterwards

A Big Wow production

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Participation...........................................................In addition to a thriving youth theatre, our experiencedtheatre and arts practitioners can work closely with you to create bespoke educational packages.

• Theatre tours with Q&A sessions with actors and staff.

• Creative workshops at unitytheatre or your venue or school.

• Post-show discussions.

• Cross-curricular projects for a range of budgets.

• Arts Award accredited venue.

• Professional development for creative practitioners.

We can work with Foundation, Key Stages 1-4, college, university and community groups. Visit our website for more information.

For more information contact: [email protected] or 0151 702 7367

Making Art...........................................................unitytheatre is Merseyside’s and the North West’s key organisation in the development of new companies, practitioners and artists.

The Making Art scheme provides a small financial loan with extensive technical, marketing and administrative assistance to aid the development of new performances, shows and events.

Past participants have included:

• Travelled Companions (Remember Remember)

• Ullaloom & Petit Ullaloom

• Terry Titter

• Big Wow

• RAW - Random Acts of Wildness

• Tmesis

To find out more and apply visit our Making Art page on our website.

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Bar, Room Hire &Exhibitions...........................................................Bar Open 1 hour before and after shows, unitytheatre’sbar stocks a range of delicious wines and beers aswell as hot and cold soft drinks.

Beat the queues by pre-ordering your interval drinksbefore sitting back and relaxing.

Room Hire Many of unitytheatre’s spaces are available forpublic hire at competitive prices. Able to accomodateanything from meetings to small conferences.unitytheatre could be the perfect place for yourorganisation or business.

Find out more by e-mailing:[email protected]

Exhibitions Free to view throughout unitytheatre, we host arange of exhibitions from local and national artists.Our summer exhibitors will include:

Joan Forshaw - Landscapes

Joan is a Liverpool based artist who createslandscapes using torn paper, wire, driftwood, fabricand other materials.

Currently Joan is working with ‘Curious Minds’ increating visual interpretations of network meetingsin the form of fabric word appliques..

Access...........................................................unitytheatre is fully accessible with a ramped entrance, lift to all levels and accessible toilets. Large print andaudio brochures can be provided on request.We have recently installed a new radio hearing system in both auditoriums.Please contact the box office for more details.

Thanks...........................................................Our thanks to... The Makin Charitable Trust, Heritage Lottery Fund,Hope Street Ltd, The Frood Family, Arts Council England, Liverpool City Council,Community Foundation for Merseysideand unityangels

Patrons...........................................................

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Bill KenwrightJohn BishopAndrew LancelJosette Bushell-MingoDavid Morrissey


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Tickets can be held for the following period 1 – 10 tickets: 3 working days 11 – 40 tickets: 7 working days 40+ tickets: 10 working days

When the performance is within these timeframes full payment will be needed. Tickets may be held for longer periods on receipt of a non-refundable deposit.

Discounts Available on most productions for: Groups of 10+, registered disabled, job seekers, full-time students & under 16’s.

Returns & Exchanges

unitytheatre does not refund tickets unless in the event of a show cancellation. We may be able to offer to resell returned tickets for sold out performances.

Tickets can be exchanged to alternate performances for £1.00 – tickets must be returned to the box office 48 hours prior to the performance

Finding Us...........................................................Our Address: 1 Hope Place (off Hope Street) Liverpool L1 9BG

By Foot: 5 mins from the Everyman Theatre (towards the Anglican Cathedral) and 30 seconds from the Philharmonic Hall.

By Train: 15 mins from Lime Street Station, 10 mins from Central Station (up Bold Street)

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Individual Angels...........................................................unitytheatre is dedicated to presenting groundbreaking small-scale performances alongside ourparticipatory programme and work with young people.

To enable us to continue to develop exciting newprojects and work extensively in the communitywe need your support!

Individualangels are valued members of ourcommunity, In return for a small monthly or annualdonation we’ll keep you updated about our latestevents, projects and how you’re helping us to bethe most ambitious theatre in Liverpool!

Your donation can be boosted through gift aid which allows us to claim tax relief on your money

For more information contact:[email protected] 702 7361

Corporate Angels...........................................................Corporateangels is a bespoke scheme that allowsbusinesses to support the work of the theatre, gainbrand association with us and receive special offers,discounted tickets and advertising.

Over 30,000 people pass through our doors everyyear, 45,000 copies of our brochure are annuallydistributed and we work extensively in our local community!

Prices are negotiable depending on the package requested.

For an informal chat about Corporateangels contact:[email protected] 702 7362

Current Corporateangels include:

Host: Hope Street, LiverpoolHope Street Hotel: Hope Street, Liverpool

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