Urinetown
Colin Serjent reviews the play set in a not so far off world where a drought is causing devastation, Urinetown, which was performed at the Unity Theatre.
Reviews
The Liverpool Arts Open Exhibition
Joe Coventry reviews the Liverpool Arts Open Exhibition, on at Editions Gallery till 18th June 2016.
Deadly Deceit
Tori Hywel-Davies reviews the book Deadly Deceit, by Jean Harrod, the second book in a series that launched Jessica Turner into the limelight in ‘Deadly Diplomacy’ in 2015.
The Divide (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the documentary film, The Divide, which screened at Picturehouse.
Nerve Launch Event
Colin Serjent reviews the music and poetry event held to launch the latest issue of Nerve Magazine, held in the Courtroom Cafe by the Small Cinema.
Afro Supa Hero
JJ Schaer reviews the exhibition Afro Supa Hero, on at the International Slavery Museum till 11th December.
The Sky Trembles and the Earth is Afraid and the Two Eyes are not Brothers (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the film The Sky Trembles and the Earth is Afraid and the Two Eyes are not Brothers, screened at the Picturehouse.
Mouse – The Persistence of an Unlikely Thought
Ed Gommon reviews Mouse – The Persistence of an Unlikely Thought, the new show by Daniel Kitson, performed at the Liverpool Everyman.
Arabian Nights: Three Volumes (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Arabian Nights: Three Volumes, a rambling odyssey through present day austerity-hit Portugal, screened at Picturehouse in May 2016.
There Will Be Cherries
Minnie Stacey reviews There Will Be Cherries, a poetry anthology by Mandy Coe.
Heart of a Dog (PG)
Colin Serjent reviews the film written and directed by Laurie Anderson, Heart of a Dog, shown at Picturehouse from 20th May 2016.
The Happy Lands (12)
Ritchie Hunter reviews the film The Happy Lands, shown at the Plaza to mark the 90th Anniversary of the General Strike.
Mustang (15)
Darren Guy reviews Mustang, the debut film by Turkish/French director and writer Deniz Gamze Ergüven.
The Complete Deaths
Colin Serjent reviews the play The Complete Deaths which was performed at the Playhouse Theatre and features all the on-stage deaths in Shakespeare’s works.
Collage Creations
John Owen reviews Phil Hayes exhibition of collages documenting the Liverpool music scene, which was held at Unit 51 on Jordan Street.
Reel Stories: Liverpool & The Silver Screen
Dogstar Rose reviews the exhibition of the links between Liverpool and the Silver Screen, Reel Stories: Liverpool & The Silver Screen, on at the Museum of Liverpool.
Pleasure: A Chamber Opera
Joe Coventry reviews Pleasure: A Chamber Opera, presented by Opera North, Royal Opera and Aldbergh Music at the Liverpool Playhouse.
Green Room (18)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Green Room, directed by Jeremy Saulnier and showing at Picturehouse at FACT from May 13th.
Elevant, False Advertising & Pocket Apocalypse
Rob Harrison reviews the gig by Elevant, False Advertising and Pocket Apocalypse at the Liverpool Buyers Club.
Jumping The Barriers
Michael Kazich reviews the play Jumping The Barriers, performed by The Courtyard Players.
The Whale Finds Its Way To Hope Street by Only Child
Rob Harrison reviews the launch of the new album by Only Child, The Whale Finds Its Way To Hope Street.
Poetry evening at the Jacaranda
Sharon Riley reviews the poetry evening based on the Unfold exhibition at FACT which was held at Jacaranda Records on Slater Street.
Nature’s Way
Sandra Gibson reviews Nature’s Way, a selection of nature-based photographs by Liverpool photographers Colin Serjent and Jane Groves, held at The Egg Café.
Liverpool Pubs – Paintings by Stephen Bower
Joe Coventry reviews the exhibition Liverpool Pubs – Paintings by Stephen Bower, held at the View Two Gallery.
Double Act: Art and Comedy
jjSchaer reviews the exhibition on at the Bluecoat Arts Centre, Double Act: Art and Comedy.
Son Of Saul (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film set in the death camps of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1944, Son Of Saul, showing at Picturehouse.
Don’t Let Him Know
Chumki Banerjee reviews Sandip Roy’s debut novel, Don’t Let Him Know.
Round-up of Recommended Reads
Mandy Vere, from News from Nowhere, rounds up her recommended reads.
Going Viral
Colin Serjent reviews the play Going Viral, which was performed at the Unity Theatre.
King Jack (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film King Jack, which was screened at Picturehouse.
The Lamellar Project
Colin Serjent reviews the play The Lamellar Project, performed at the Unity Theatre.
The Hit List – April 2016
Rob Harrison does a roundup of the tunes that are buzzing round the Nerve office at the moment.
I Am Belfast (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film I Am Belfast, screening at Picturehouse.
Dheepan (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Dheepan, which screened at Picturehouse.
Leslie Briggs: Faces and Places
‘Faces and Places’ is a new exhibition at Huyton Gallery by local artist Leslie Briggs.
Midnight Special (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Midnight Special, screening at Picturehouse from April 8th.
Couple in a Hole (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Couple in a Hole, screening at Picturehouse from April 8th 2016.
1916: The Irish Rebellion
John Owen reviews 1916: The Irish Rebellion shown on BBC4.
Homer’s The Odyssey
Colin Serjent reviews Homer’s The Odyssey, being performed by Burjesta Theatre at the Casa till 16th April.
A Girl Is a Half-Formed Thing
Colin Serjent reviews the play A Girl Is a Half-Formed Thing, performed at the Liverpool Everyman from April 5th.
High Rise (15)
Tom Bottle reviews the film adaption of J.G Ballard’s novel, High Rise, which screened at Picturehouse.
The 39 Steps
Colin Serjent reviews the adaption of John Buchan’s The 39 Steps, performed at the Playhouse Theatre.
The Pearl Button (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the documentary film set in Chile, The Pearl Button, which screened at Picturehouse from April 1st.
David Bowie’s The Man who Sold the World
Rob Harrison reviews the performance of David Bowie’s The Man who Sold the World, featuring Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey with Glenn Gregory.
Neil Campbell – eMErgence
Joe Coventry reviews the album by Neil Campbell, eMErgence, an existential expedition through time, space and life.
Babadub – The Restoration
Tommy Calderbank reviews the album The Restoration by Babadub, an incredible duo from the heart of the Scouse underground music scene.