“Lifestyle Choice?”
A drama performance project about rough sleeping starts with rehearsal sessions on Monday April 29th at 7pm at Valley Community Theatre,
Author: Nerve
Jamie Reid: A Memorial Exhibition
Into the Light is an exhibition of the artist Jamie Reid (1947 – 2023) who was graphic designer for the Sex Pistols and much else, starting Feb 28th – March 29th at the John Lennon Art and Design Building, 2 Duckinfield Street, L3 5RD.
Actors Wanted for Play, The Tramp and the Lady
Actors are wanted for a play “Tramp and the Lady”, written by Bob Towers, to be performed at the Leverhulme Drama Festival, Port Sunlight in April 2024.
Writing Opportunity with Valley Community Theatre
Valley Community Theatre are looking for an original short play to take to the Leverhulme Drama festival at the Gladstone Theatre in April of 2024.
Liverpool March for Palestine
On Sunday 22nd a massive protest of solidarity with Palestine chanted its way through the city with upwards of 2000 people there in fine glorious weather.
Night to Remember Colin
We are having a night to remember the life of Colin Serjent at the Pilgrim Pub on Wednesday 11th October from 6pm.
A Sense of Plays….at Valley Theatre
The folks at Valley Theatre offer their latest event for this year’s popular Liverpool Fringe, a showcase of original short plays by Merseyside writers.
Raise Our Banner High
A new banner made by David Jaques for UNITE Community branch 567 will be unfurled on Saturday 15th July, with the screening of a new short film celebrating the occasion.
Tribute to Colin Serjent
It is with a heavy heart that we write to tell you that Colin Serjent, stalwart of Nerve Magazine for twenty years, passed away at the weekend aged 70.
They All Came Tumbling Down
Coming soon to Valley Community Theatre…”They All Came Tumbling Down”, the story of the notorious Netherley flats.
Tom McLennan at Give Poetry a Chance
Tom McLennan will be reading his poems at Phase One, 40 Seel Street on Wednesday 28th June as part of Give Poetry a Chance.
Where’s our Dooleys – Lost artworks sought
The hunt is on for 2 pieces of art which once graced the old Speaker’s Platform at the Pier Head designed by the sculptor Arthur Dooley and architect Jim Hunter to mark the 125th anniversary of the founding of the TUC.
Auditions for a play on the story of the Netherley Flats
Auditions take place for “They All Came Tumbling Down: the Story of the Netherley Flats” on Monday 8th May at Valley Theatre.
‘This Girl’ – The Cynthia Lennon Story
Following on from last year’s sell out performance in the city centre, a new production of this play is to be performed from 21st-23rd April at Valley Community Theatre, Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool, before heading for London.
The 5th Liverpool Anarchist Bookfair!
Liverpool Anarchist Bookfair is back for a fantastic fifth time this Saturday 18th March at the Black-e, Great George Street.
Stone On Stone – New play about James Larkin
Stone On Stone, a new play about James Larkin’s time in the notorious Sing Sing prison and his relationship with Charlie Chaplin, coming to the Epstein Theatre on 24th and 25th March.
Babes in the Wood at Valley Theatre
Coming soon to Valley Theatre, the great value festive panto “Babes in the Wood”, from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th January 2023.
The Story of Harry Constable – Characters on the Docks
Episode 12, the final episode in story of Harry Constable, looks at the inspirational people from Harry’s life.
The Story of Harry Constable – The ‘Blue’ and the ‘White’
In Episode 11 the fight for union democracy comes to a head as thousands of ‘White’ Transport & General Workers’ Union) members decamp to the ‘Blue’ (National Amalgamated Stevedores and Dockers Union).
Don’t Pay – Strike 1 December!
Millions of us won’t be able to afford our energy bills this winter so Don’t Pay, a grassroots campaign opposing the rise in energy bills, are organising for a strike on 1st December.
The Story of Harry Constable – Dockers on Trial
In Episode 10 it’s 1951 and six dockers, including Harry, are arrested and charged with conspiring to incite workers to strike.
The Story of Harry Constable – Expulsion from the union
In Episode 9 Harry and other unofficial union organisers are instructed by union leaders not to coordinate unofficial strikes.
The Story of Harry Constable – Years of Turbulence
In Episode 8 it’s 1945 and Harry has become a registered docker. With the war in Europe finished, dock employers go on the attack. Dockers react by striking and the new Labour government sends in the troops.
The Story of Harry Constable – Work, War and “The Spike”
In Episode 7 times are tough, Harry gets casual jobs on the docks before going ‘On the Road’ to find work and then joining the army as a sapper.
The Story of Harry Constable – Fighting the Fascists
Episode 6, in October 1936 Mosley tried to march his men through the East End of London. The words on everyone’s lips were “enough is enough” and a quarter of million people gathered to block him.
Energy Bill Strike on 1st December
Liverpool Don’t Pay, a grassroots campaign opposing the rise in energy bills. is organising for a strike on 1st December.
The Story of Harry Constable – Home, hospital and hardship
Episode 5, with rats, lice and infestations and only one toilet, there was a constant danger of disease in the overcrowded house where the Constables lived.
The Story of Harry Constable – School Days
In Episode 4 Harry suffers corporal punishment which adds to his sense of injustice and helps shape his outlook on life.
The Story of Harry Constable – Walks through the East End
In Episode 3 Harry learns the history and culture of the East End, about the struggles for freedom of those who had sought asylum in the area.
The Story of Harry Constable – Family Life in Wapping
Episode 2, getting employment on the docks was never easy and the work was often dangerous. In the family women, who were the main organisers, visibly aged long before their time.
The Story of Harry Constable – Where the Sun Never Rose
Christopher Eccleston is the voice of Harry Constable. In this first episode of Harry’s life he speaks of his birth in the docklands of Wapping and his Irish republican family.
The Story of Harry Constable
Coming soon a series of podcasts telling the story of Harry Constable, the unofficial dockers’ leader in the 1940s and 50s, read by Christopher Eccleston and Eithne Browne, and based on recordings compiled by Bill Hunter.
Beyond Binary by Jay Farley
Beyond Binary is an autobiographical performance from the perspective of Little Doll, aka Jay Farley, at the Unity Theatre on Friday 16th September.
The Other Side of The Wall
The Other Side of The Wall, a poem by Tom George about division and building bridges.
The Great British Bus Rip-off
Chrissy Ashby, a local Arriva bus driver on why he is striking.
When Eve Span – a play about the Peasants’ Revolt
Writers Mark O’Brien and John Cresswell are fundraising to produce a play based on Mark’s book about the Peasant’s Revolt of 1381: When Adam Delved and Eve Span.
FestiValley Short Play Competition Takes to the Stage
Valley Community Theatre in Netherley will be opening its doors to three nights of original short drama from talented local writers from around the city.
Introducing FestiValley ’22 – The Valley Theatre Festival of Original Short Drama
FestiValley ’22, the Valley Theatre Festival of original short drama, takes place from 27th – 29th May at the Valley Community Theatre.
Arms Fair demonstration
Liverpool Against the Arms Fair is organising a rally against arms sales on Friday 1st April outside the Law Courts in Derby Square when two local activists face trial for a spray paint protest against the controversial Arms Fair last October.
Edward Rushton’s Story – The Impetuous Temperament
The story of Edward Rushton, the Liverpool poet and anti-slavery campaigner is being released in weekly instalments, this week, The Impetuous Temperament.
Edward Rushton’s Story – Democracy and Parliamentary Reform
The story of Edward Rushton, the Liverpool poet and anti-slavery campaigner is being released in weekly instalments, this week, Democracy and Parliamentary Reform.
Edward Rushton’s Story – The Fire of English Liberty
The story of Edward Rushton, the Liverpool poet and anti-slavery campaigner is being released in weekly instalments, this week, The Fire of English Liberty, a poem by Rushton denouncing the loss of liberty.
Rebels “Invade” Liverpool and Manchester! The Zapatistas’ Day Out
On 30th October 2021, collectives in Liverpool welcomed a group of special, rebel visitors from abroad: a delegation of the Autonomous Zapatista Communities and the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) in Chiapas.
Edward Rushton’s Story – Rushton’s Times: The Revolutionary Changes
The story of Edward Rushton, the Liverpool poet and anti-slavery campaigner is being released in weekly instalments, this week, Rushton’s Times: The Revolutionary Changes.
Edward Rushton’s Story – Irish Freedom and Mary-le-More
The story of Edward Rushton, the Liverpool poet and anti-slavery campaigner is being released in weekly instalments, this week, Irish Freedom and Mary-le-More.
Edward Rushton’s Story – For the Revolution but Against Napoleon
The story of Edward Rushton, the Liverpool poet and anti-slavery campaigner is being released in weekly instalments, this week, For the Revolution but Against Napoleon.
Edward Rushton’s Story – Rushton and the French Revolution
The story of Edward Rushton, the Liverpool poet and anti-slavery campaigner is being released in weekly instalments, this week, Rushton and the French Revolution.
Edward Rushton’s Story – Rushton’s Times: The Naval Mutiny
The story of Edward Rushton, the Liverpool poet and anti-slavery campaigner is being released in weekly instalments, this week, Rushton’s Times: The Naval Mutiny about the mutiny at Spithead and the Nore in 1797.
Edward Rushton’s Story – Rushton’s Times: Conditions in the Navy
The story of Edward Rushton, the Liverpool poet and anti-slavery campaigner is being released in weekly instalments, this week, Rushton’s Times: Conditions in the Navy.
Edward Rushton’s Story – The Pressgangs
The story of Edward Rushton, the Liverpool poet and anti-slavery campaigner is being released in weekly instalments, this week, The Pressgangs, who scoured ports to seize men as recruits for the British Navy.
Edward Rushton’s Story – The Liverpool Seamens’ Revolt of 1775
The story of Edward Rushton, the Liverpool poet and anti-slavery campaigner is being released in weekly instalments, this week, The Liverpool Seamens’ Revolt of 1775.
The Hit List – December 2021 – Part 2
This is the last lot of music reviews before Christmas, featuring post-punk hustlers from Cumbria and some home-grown improvising free jazz musicians from our Liverpool home.
Edward Rushton’s Story – Rushton’s Times: The Sailor’s Life
The story of Edward Rushton, the Liverpool poet and anti-slavery campaigner is being released in weekly instalments, this week, Rushton’s Times: The Sailor’s Life.
G7 Leaders Not Welcome in Liverpool!
Following in the footsteps of the international slave economy G7 ministers meet in our iconic port city to discuss international collaborations to line the pockets of the rich.
Edward Rushton’s Story – American Independence, Washington and Slavery
The story of Edward Rushton, the Liverpool poet and anti-slavery campaigner is being released in weekly instalments, this week, American Independence, Washington and Slavery.