The iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope.

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us and An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon. 

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.

David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an enthralling new production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen. Unsettling intimacy and brutal action combine at breakneck speed as Max Webster (Life of Pi, Henry V) directs this tragic tale of love, murder, and nature’s power of renewal. With staging full of wolfish imagination and alarming surprise, the immersive 5.1 cinema surround sound places the audience inside the minds of the Macbeths, asking are we ever really responsible for our actions?

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).

Since the 1970s, English photographer Martin Parr has held up a sometimes tender, sometimes critical and always mischievous mirror to our times, forcing us to take a hard look at how consumer society has shaped our lives. Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century on an intimate and exclusive road trip across England with the uncompromising Parr, whose subjects, frames and colours have revolutionised contemporary photography.

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.

During the annual Festival of the Stars in Sylvanian Village. While everyone is awaiting the event nervously, Freya, the Chocolate Rabbit girl, begins to worry about finding a birthday gift for her mom and preparing the festival’s main event: The ‘Tree of the Year.’ She must find a solution to make both her mother and her friends happy.

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.

The warm friendship between a talented busker and a musical cat.

Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors. Family Film screening starts with the short film Hooba! followed by Moana 2.

Hosted by Liverpool-based creative Olivia Graham, this workshop focuses on storytelling through podcasts. The award-winning podcast producer and editor (working with BBC Sounds and Polyester) will start by discussing her career and experience before helping us understand the content side of the podcasting process, all the way from concept to marketing. Olivia Graham is a creative storyteller with a background in podcast production and editing. She has experience working with film, visual art, creative writing and exhibitions, and her practice centres around telling stories; mostly for people and voices not included in mainstream media. Olivia hosted, co-wrote and produced The Missing Madonna - a nine part BBC podcast series that reveals the twisting tale behind the return of a stolen masterpiece. Its a story about the Scottish establishment, high-stakes art theft and some (sound) lads from Liverpool. After huge success on BBC Sounds (over 2 million downloads) it was picked up and aired on Radio 4 in August 2024. For several years Olivia has worked for the feminist pop culture zine Polyester (London) as a podcast producer and editor, and the series has grown to over 70,000 monthly listeners. She has worked as a creative on films showcasing feminism in England, has co-curated a photography exhibition platforming the LGBTQIA community in Ukraine, and for the past 12 months, has done projects with Liverpool Football Club platforming and campaigning for inclusion of queer football fans. This event takes place in The Lab in Studio/Lab on the Third Floor of FACT.

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 and whether we can visually interpret a memory or recall one. 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. This event takes place in The Lab in Studio/Lab on the Third Floor of FACT.

Join us for an evening of talks that will share learnings from Resolution a multi-year art and research project that invited artists to collaborate with participants from the justice system. Since 2019, our Learning team has collaborated with artists Melanie Crean, Katrina Palmer, Ain Bailey, and Amartey Golding on Resolution , a multi-year art and research project in prisons across Liverpool, Rochdale, and York. Incarcerated people and their families, prison staff, and key decision-makers were invited to take part in the project. The collaborations culminated in the commissioning of four new artworks, presented to the public through a series of exhibitions at FACT in 2024 and 2025. Amartey Goldings work, on display in Gallery 2 from 22 May, marks the conclusion of this long-term programme. You're invited to join us for an evening of short seminars and talks, where members of our team, alongside collaborators from the justice sector, will share insights and experiences from producing and commissioning these projects. Discussions will focus on access, cross-sector collaboration, approaches, and support systems.

Join us after-hours for the opening of Amartey Golding's solo exhibition, which marks the conclusion of FACT's multi-year Resolution project. Amartey Golding is a British artist whose practice explores themes of masculinity, nationhood, violence and vulnerability. Since 2023, Amartey has been working with groups of imprisoned men at HMP Altcourse in Fazakerley to make a suit of armour, creating the latest piece in his ongoing Chainmail series. During sessions, Amartey and the participants wove individual chainmail rings together, sharing conversations and stories as they went. The garments design includes intricately woven symbols, each designed by the men. Book your free ticket on TicketSource and be among the first to see Amartey Golding's solo exhibition.