John Piper Exhibition
Sandra Gibson reviews the exhibition of artwork at the Tate Liverpool by John Piper, who is regarded as a pioneer of the British modernist movement in the Thirties.
Reviews
Rob Newman at the Laughter House
Review of Rob Newman on the Total Eclipse of Descartes Tour at the Laughter House in Liverpool.
The Wedding
Colin Serjent reviews The Wedding, a dreamlike spectacle presented by Gecko, on at the Liverpool Playhouse till 24th February.
Red Rum Club – Calexico
Natalie Romero reviews ‘Calexico’, the new single by Rum Club bringing a political edge to the unique Liverpool band.
Refugee and Asylum Seekers Benefit Night
Rob Harrison reviews the Refugee and asylum seekers benefit night presented by Migrant Artists Mutual Aid at the Atrium Cafe.
The Hit List – February 2018
The Screaming Target rounds up the record releases for the last two months. It’s a good crop you lucky people!
Cammell Lairds 37 The Truth – A play by Mike Howl
‘Cammell Laird’s 37 the Truth’ tells the story of the battle for jobs, livelihoods and communities fought on the Mersey in 1984, brought to The Casa by Mike Howl.
Two – An Exhibition by Pamela Holstein & Lucy Cecilia Pickavance
Joe Coventry reviews Two, the exhibition by Pamela Holstein and Lucy Cecilia Pickavance at the Egg Cafe till 4th March.
No Exit (Huis Clos)
Finvola Dunphy reviews the production by Liverpool Network Theatre of Jean-Paul Sartre’s classic piece of existentialist theatre, ‘No Exit’ (Huis Clos).
A Passage to India
Finvola Dunphy reviews the adaption of the novel by E. M. Forster, A Passage to India, performed at the Liverpool Playhouse.
A Pacifist’s Guide To The War On Cancer
Rob Harrison reviews A Pacifist’s Guide To The War On Cancer, a musical about the big C which seeks to define what it is and what it means to sufferers.
Journey’s End (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Journey’s End, set during four days in the British trenches in France in the First World War, showing at Picturehouse till 8th February.
The Post (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews The Post, directed by Steven Spielberg and on general release from 19th January 2018.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Colin Serjent reviews the film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, showing at Picturehouse from 12th January.
Rey (12)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Rey about a French lawyer who declared himself King of Mapuche in Chile in the 1860s.
Mike Garson Plays David Bowie
Rob Harrison reviews the concert by David Bowie’s piano player Mike Garson, playing the entire Aladdin Sane album at the 02 Academy.
The Moulettes
Rob Harrison reviews the concert by The Moulettes at the Liverpool Philharmonic Music Rooms.
Mother Goose Xmas Panto
Colin Serjent reviews the pantomime Mother Goose, performed by Burjesta Theatre at The Casa till 13th January 2018.
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Colin Serjent reviews the play Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, on at the Liverpool Playhouse till 13th January 2018.
Human Flow (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the documentary film about refugees, Human Flow, directed by Ai Wei Wei.
Peggy Seeger And Family
Joe Coventry reviews the concert by Peggy Seeger and her son Calum on the First Time Ever Tour at the Philharmonic Music Room.
St Bride’s Church Musical Fundraising Evening
Joe Coventry reviews the musical fundraising evening for St Bride’s Church featuring Emma Dears and Roy Weissensteiner.
Liverpool At Work: People and Industries Through The Years
Colin Serjent reviews the book by Ken Pye, Liverpool At Work: People and Industries Through The Years, published by Amberley Publishing.
Dirty Stop Out’s Guide to Working Men’s Clubs
Joe Coventry reviews the book by Neil Anderson, Dirty Stop Out’s Guide to Working Men’s Clubs which celebrates the heyday of the working men’s club circuit of the 1970s.
Pixels Ensemble: Remembrance
Joe Coventry reviews the special Remembrance concert performed by the Pixels Ensemble at the Hope University Campus on 13th November.
The Death of Stalin (15)
John Owen reviews the film directed by Armando Iannucci, The Death of Stalin, set during the last days of Stalin’s rule and the chaos after his death.
Iconic by Andrea Taylor
Joe Coventry reviews Iconic, the exhibition of prints by Andrea Taylor at Headspace at the Egg Café until 10th December.
People, Places and Things
Colin Serjent reviews the play People, Places and Things which was on at the Liverpool Playhouse till 18th November.
Oliver!
Darren Guy and Bobbi review the production of Oliver! performed by Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust at the Royal Court Theatre.
People Are People
Minnie Stacey reviews People Are People, the art exhibition by Andy Smith on at The Arts Hub till 12th November.
Me & Robin Hood
Leslie Salome Soto Santillan reviews the one-man play, Me & Robin Hood, which was performed at the Liverpool Everyman.
Around the World in 80 Days
Leslie Salome Soto Santillan reviews the adaption of Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days, performed at the Liverpool Playhouse.
Man To Man
Finvola Dunphy reviews the play Man To Man, about a woman forced to take on her husband’s identity in order to survive Nazi Germany, performed at the Liverpool Everyman.
Red October People’s Gallery
Ritchie Hunter reviews the exhibition Red October People’s Gallery, public art with a revolutionary message, on display on Temple Street till 20th December.
In The Peaceful Dome
Leslie Salome Soto Santillan reviews the exhibition In The Peaceful Dome, part of the events to celebrate the Bluecoat’s 300th anniversary year.
Revolution
Finvola Dunphy reviews the play Revolution, Burjesta Theatre’s production to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, on at the Casa til 25th October.
Golem
Colin Serjent reviews the production Golem, on at the Liverpool Playhouse till 21st October.
The Snowman (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the crime thriller film The Snowman, directed by Tomas Alfredson and starring Michael Fassbender.
Blade Runner 2049 (15)
Colin Serjent reviews Blade Runner 2049, directed by Denis Villeneuve and on general release from 5th October.
The Hit List – October 2017
The screaming target returns to review the good the bad and the plain sticky.
The Suitcase
Finvola Dunphy reviews the play performed at the Liverpool Playhouse, The Suitcase, set in 1950’s South Africa at the time of institutionalised segregation.
Sefton in 50 Buildings
Joe Coventry reviews the book by Hugh Hollinghurst, Sefton in 50 Buildings, published by Amberley Press.
Artist Rooms: Roy Lichtenstein in Focus
Sandra Gibson reviews the exhibition of work by Roy Lichtenstein which is at the Tate Liverpool till 17th June 2018.
Tawai: A Voice From The Forest (U)
Colin Serjent reviews the documentary Tawai: A Voice From The Forest, directed by and featuring the explorer Bruce Parry who reunites with the Penan people in the Borneo rainforest.
Portraying a Nation: Germany 1919 – 1933
Sandra Gibson reviews the exhibition at Tate Liverpool of the photographs of August Sander and the paintings and etchings of Otto Dix, Portraying a Nation: Germany 1919 – 1933.
An Evening Of Franca Rame and Dario Fo
Finvola Dunphy reviews An Evening Of Franca Rame and Dario Fo, presented by Burjesta Theatre at the Unity Theatre.
The Beat Makers: The Unsung Heroes Of The Mersey Sound
Joe Coventry reviews the book by Anthony Hogan, The Beat Makers: The Unsung Heroes Of The Mersey Sound, published by Amberley Press.
Mimosas (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Mimosas, set amid the towering Atlas Mountains in Morocco. this was shown at Picturehouse as part of the Discover Tuesday series.
Secret Southport
Joe Coventry reviews the book by Jack Smith, Secret Southport, a history of the town from the earliest human occupation right up to the present day.
Hotel Salvation (PG)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Hotel Salvation, the debut feature by 26-year-old Shubhashish Bhutiani, showing at Picturehouse till 6th September.
Harry Constable: In his own words
Minnie Stacey reviews the book about the London docker, Harry Constable: In his own words, compiled by Bill Hunter from his taped recordings of Harry Constable.
Detroit (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Detroit, directed by Kathryn Bigelow and based on the Algiers Motel incident during the 1967 Detroit riot.
Metamorphoses (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Metamorphoses, directed by Christophe Honore and shown at Picturehouse as part of the Discover Tuesday series.
The Ghoul (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film The Ghoul, showing at Picturehouse till 24th August.
The Hit List – August 2017
The screaming target returns to review the good the bad and the plain sticky.