The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire.

Be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family.

After her family moves to Pink Mansions, Coraline (voiced by Fanning) quickly becomes bored with the large dusty house, and in particular with her hardworking parents (Hatcher and Hodgman). The fantasy kicks into top gear when she discovers a secret door that leads her into an alternate version of her home. A lush, visually imaginative and freshly entertaining stop-motion adaptation of Neil Gaiman's children's novel.

Labyrinth - An Icebox Singalong Night Out! You better not miss this cracking addition to our bloody packed out regular singalong nights at the icebox! First we start off with some featurettes or some other sneaky special surprises related to the feature film, then at 8pm we start the main movie and we want to hear voices! Then after the film we have a superb LABYRINTH related raffle with some great prizes to be won! BYOB corkage included in price and we supply plastic cups, also every one attendinggets free popcorn, and there is £50 store credit to be won too, to whever has the best Labyrinth related costume of the night! Very limited spaces so grab yer tickets now!

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who; Sex Education ) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

A fresh biography of Michelangelo, who is considered one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance. This film explores his relationship with his contemporaries and his immense artistic practice that included painting, sculpture and architecture. The documentary coincides with a glorious new exhibition at the National Gallery of London.

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

 When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).

Cat is a solitary animal, but as his home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences. In the lonesome boat sailing through mystical overflowed landscapes, they navigate the challenges and dangers of adapting to this new world.

Miserable Dorothy runs away from home but is soon whisked up into a magical land where her adventures teach her that happiness is to be found in her own back yard. Classic stuff indeed, just chockful of great songs, characterisation and memorably garish design. Perhaps marginally less enjoyable for the curmudgeonly element rooting for the Wicked Witch of the West, though.

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller, director Justin Martin, and composer Self Esteem, reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

Mr and Mrs Fox live an idyllic home life with their son Ash and visiting young nephew Kristopherson. But after 12 years, the bucolic existence proves too much for Mr Fox’s wild animal instincts. Soon he slips back into his old ways as a sneaky chicken thief and in doing so, endangers not only his beloved family, but the whole animal community. Trapped underground and with not enough food to go around, the animals band together to fight against the evil Farmers — Boggis, Bunce and Bean — who are determined to capture the audacious, fantastic Mr Fox at any cost.

An orphaned pig falls under the eye of a kindly collie and begins to think he's destined for glory at the regional sheepdog trials. Obviously for kids, but there's enough skewed humour (hail the psycho mice!) for adults too.

This compelling documentary takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. In the film the legendary broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the never-before-seen realities and challenges facing our ocean, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Ultimately the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough showcasing inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone has ever seen.

Frederick Ashton’s ballet of pure sunshine.

This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.

Journey into a magical kingdom and watch Peter Wright’s enchanting production of The Nutcracker.

Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor’s experimental ballet triptych inspired by the genre-defying works and writings of Virginia Woolf, set to an original score by Max Richter.

Experience the quintessential Romantic ballet in Peter Wright’s atmospheric and bewitching production.

Lucid Games presents a two-day workshop on game development software, Unreal Engine 5. Interested in stepping into the world of Unreal Engine 5? Join Lucid Games for a two-day workshop introducing the basics of the game development software. Learn from industry professionals as they guide you through the creative processes used in todays industry and gain hands-on experience and practical skills while learning about the ideation techniques used by Lucid. You'll then put those techniques into practice as you generate your own ideas to bring to Unreal Engine 5! The workshop will cover the essential controls and features of Unreal Engine, led by experienced artists. You'll also take part in activities focused on building your own castle using blockout techniques. Expect a balanced mix of structured presentations, guided tutorials, and classroom-style support. No need to bring a laptop, all equipment will be provided! This workshop is in 2 parts over 2 days. Please ensure if you purchase a ticket that you can attend both sessions. This event is for those aged 18 and above. About Lucid Games Lucid Games is a game studio based in Liverpools Baltic Triangle, a hub of technology and creativity. Over the last 14 years, Lucid has worked on their own IP such as Destruction AllStars and Switchblade, as well as supporting other companies in the development of games such as Sea of Thieves, Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and many more. Lucid employs 250 people from the local area and works with local companies to champion and inspire the take up of digital creative skills.

Studio/Lab Socials are the best way to discover more about the space and what it has to offer. Meet members of the team, ask any questions, and take a look around the space to explore the various tools and resources. Socials are also a great opportunity to meet other North West-based artists, curators, researchers and technologists who are all interested in digital art and culture. There'll be free drinks, food, and a selection of tech to play with too!

In this workshop designed for beginners, multimedia artist Femi Da Costa will introduce us to the basics of TouchDesigner: a visual development platform used to create real-time projects, such as installations, 3D projections, live music visuals and VR worlds. By the end of the session, you will have the necessary skills and knowledge of the software to continue exploring and experimenting on your own. Femi Da Costa is a multimedia artist whose work explores the intersection of technology and sound. Her work covers topics such as how we experience sound through our senses, movement and the flow of consciousness. Femis focus is translating these themes into captivating visual experiences, which she combines with her interest in the complex systems of the natural world. Femi frequently collaborates with music producers, venues, and other artists to bring narratives to life through dynamic and immersive visuals using creative code and TouchDesigner.

Pip and Posy are best friends whose lives revolve around a wonderful world of play. Packed with warmth and comedy, the series is a joyful celebration of their great friendship, its laughter and games, its ups and downs. In this summer-themed compilation, Pip and Posy play in the sandpit, make clay food, avoid imaginary crocodiles, watch falling stars and play with their friends.

Have you ever been curious about how motion capture works or how you can start working with it? Lets Make Films introduces this hands-on, no experience needed workshop led by Marco Jonathan that breaks down the fundamentals of motion capture (MoCap) for independent filmmakers and creatives, by combining theory with practical demonstrations. The workshop is an accessible and informal way to learn about how MoCap technology functions, what tools and software are used, and the many creative ways it can be applied in film, games and virtual production. Everyone is encouraged to ask questions, experiment, and engage in creative conversation throughout this collaborative and curiosity-driven session. Marco Jonathan is a highly motivated and imaginative creative, driven by a deep belief in using storytelling to entertain, inspire, and make a meaningful impact. With a strong passion for 3D and visual effects, Marco is constantly experimenting, learning, and pushing the boundaries of whats possible, whether thats through hands-on shooting or refining his craft behind the scenes. Lets Make Films are a Liverpool based organisation providing opportunities to discover filmmaking through: Workshops, Networking Events, Short Film Showcases, and Production Support.

Our monthly Studio/Lab open days are the perfect opportunity to experience what it's like to be an artist member. Open days are held on the last Friday of every month and run between 11:00-16:00. This season, open days will take place on 25 July, 29 August and 26 September. Come along and enjoy: Access to Studio/Lab for up to 5 hours A desk space for you to work Unlimited free tea and coffee Opportunities to meet and connect with digital artists, practitioners, researchers, and other creatives interested in Studio/Lab, along with current members who can share the inside scoop In addition to co-working space and the chance to chat with the team and other creatives, each open day includes an informal skills drop-in where youre welcome to get hands-on with a selection of Studio/Labs creative tech: FRI 25 JULY EXPERIMENTAL MICROPHONES Explore creative alternative microphones to uncover hidden sound worlds and experience how they capture vibrations and frequencies normally inaudible to the human ear. If you have any questions about Studio/Lab or our open days, please email us at [email protected].

This highly engaging film takes us on a journey through the life of one of the most prevalent female icons: Frida Kahlo. She was a prolific self-portraitist, using the canvas as a mirror through all stages of her turbulent and, at times, tragic life. Guided with interview, commentary and Frida’s own words, Exhibition on Screen uncovers that this, however, was not a life defined by tragedy. "Seek a deeper understanding of the real Frida Kahlo..." Featuring key exhibitions and interviews with world renowned Kahlo curators, this film explores the extraordinary symbolism and themes in these personal canvases to seek a deeper understanding of the real Frida Kahlo. Using cinema to take an up-close and intimate look at her works we examine how great an artist she can be considered. Displaying a treasure trove of colour and a feast of vibrancy on screen, this personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience and her unmatched lust for life, men, women, politics and her cultural heritage. We might think we already know Frida Kahlo – the image of floral crowns, big brows and folk style clothing have made her a muse to generations – but what lies beneath the surface of this intensely passionate woman?

Two of Britain’s greatest painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other, both used landscape painting to reflect the changing world around them.

Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before.

Celebrate the launch of a new exhibition featuring works by artists Helen Anna Flanagan and Gavin Gayagoy. Join us after-hours, from 18:00 to 20:00, to be among the first to explore the new installation! Alongside the gallery being open for previews, well also be hosting a social in Studio/Lab, located on the buildings third floor. There, Helen and Gavin will give relaxed artist presentations and share a little more about how they developed their works. Grab a free drink, explore the space, and dive deeper into the new installation! Both Helen and Gavin explore the complexities of human existence in the modern world. The artworks navigate experiences of alienation caused by societal neglect and digital isolation. Helen Anna Flanagan showcases her film Burnt Toast . Combining machine learning, analogue technologies, archival materials, and a trained impersonator, the film resurrects legendary British comedian Tommy Cooper. Through this work, Helen prompts us to consider how hidden structures such as class, culture, and capitalism shape our lives, influence our actions, and contribute to feelings of alienation Gavin Gayagoy presents Doomscroll 1 , an interactive film that examines our relationship with smartphones, focusing on the sensation of doom-scrolling the compulsive consumption of digital content, often to the detriment of mental health.

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman starring in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost? Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.

Spectacularly stunning…a magical tale of adventure and friendship. Rebecca Mahoney. TVTimes From Magic Light Pictures, Oscar-nominated creators of the hugely successful The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and Revolting Rhymes. The Snail and the Whale is the story of a tiny snail on the tail of a great big grey-blue humpback whale, and their journey around the globe. Based on the wonderful picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of a whale. He shows her the wonders of the natural world – coral caves, ocean depths, distant icebergs and far off lands. She’s amazed by it all but begins to feel so small in comparison. When disaster strikes though, Snail proves that everyone, no matter how small, can make a difference in their own special way. A spectacularly animated adventure with the voices of Rob Brydon, Sally Hawkins and Diana Rigg

Fantasy adventure about a pagan tribe blessed with the ability to transform in to wolves by night.

A thoughtful and engaging manga feature for youngsters about Makoto, a girl who finds she can literally jump through time - a useful skill for correcting all those minor teenage mistakes and embarassments, but one that quickly leads to some unwanted complications. 'Part of Discovery Film Festival 2009'.

How do we perceive truth and authenticity in the age of AI? From viral deep fakes to AI-altered videos designed to manipulate public opinion, digital authenticity is increasingly uncertain. Join FACT for a special event as part of the British Science Festival, where multimedia artist Rachel Maclean and FACTs Director, Dr Nicola Triscott, discuss how artists are opening up new perspectives on the risks and opportunities that AI poses to our perception of what is true and what is fabricated. Rachel Maclean has spent the last decade showcasing her groundbreaking work in galleries, museums, film festivals and on television. Working across a variety of media, including video, digital, print, sculpture, and VR, she makes complex and layered works that reference politics, fairy tales, pop culture, contemporary media, and more. She has showcased her work extensively, both in the UK and internationally, garnering critical acclaim in the fields of film and visual art. Her major solo exhibitions include Tate Britain and National Gallery, London; Arsenal Contemporary, New York, as well as group shows at Somerset House and the V&A, London, National Gallery of Prague and Science Gallery Singapore. Maclean represented Scotland at the Venice Biennale in 2017 and her biggest commission to date, upside mimi uop, is on permanent display at Jupiter Artland, Scotland. Dr Nicola Triscott is a cultural leader, curator and researcher specialising in the intersections of art, science, technology and society. She is Director/CEO of FACT Liverpool, a major UK centre for digital and screen arts, internationally recognised for groundbreaking commissions and critically engaged exhibitions. Previously, Nicola was the founding Director of Arts Catalyst (1994-2019), dedicated to ambitious artists commissions and cross-disciplinary art/science projects. From 2017 to 2019, she was a Principal Research Fellow at the University of Westminster. As curator and scholar, Nicola examines arts engagement with science, technology and ecology. Recent research focuses on the responses of cultural institutions to the societal impacts of technology, critical engagement with AI and genetic technologies, and digitally enabled storytelling approaches to biopolitics and identity.