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Picturehouse at FACT

Part of the £10 million FACT centre, Picturehouse at FACT is the first independent cinema to open in Liverpool in the last decade. Showing a diverse range of independent, arthouse and mainstream cinema, this state-of-the-art venue has three screens, stadium seating and THX-standard sound. Food and drink refreshments are available in the FACT building. All screens and areas in the FACT building are accessible by wheelchair and adapted toilets are available. There is no car parking at FACT, nearby car parks are on Slater Street, Duke Street, Seel Street, Paradise Street (24hrs) and Hanover Street (24hrs). On-street parking can be found on Wood Street, Parr Street, Seel Street and Duke Street. Disabled parking can be found on Wood Street and Bold Street. Liverpool Central Train Station is a three minute walk away whilst Liverpool Lime Street takes 12 minutes to walk to. The nearest bus stops are Berry Street, Paradise Street and Hardman Street.

What's On @ Picturehouse at FACT

Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo

Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo

25 Apr 2026 - 16 Jun 2026

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?
National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World
The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge and directed by Caitrona McLaughlin Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins anna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhn McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synges riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flahertys life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that hes killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitrona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.
National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos and directed by Marianne Elliott BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hamptons celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.
National Theatre Live: The Audience

National Theatre Live: The Audience

2 Apr 2026 - 18 May 2026

Mirren puts on a crown once more to play at being the Queen. Filmed at London's West End, The Audience finds HRH taking audiences with each of the twelve Prime Ministers of her reign in a play written by The Queen screenwriter Morgan.
National Theatre Live: All My Sons

National Theatre Live: All My Sons

16 Apr 2026 - 9 Jul 2026

Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge). One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions? Filmed live from the West End, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon), and Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.
Curator Tour: Can Meeple Escape the Neurophoria?
Join Curator-in-Residence Milia Xin Bi for a guided tour of FACT's current group exhibition. Discover interactive artworks by artists Vytas Jankauskas, Joseph Wilk, and Jan Zuiderveld, and learn about the themes connecting them. This tour offers insight into Milia's curatorial process and exhibition concept, which examines the impact of intelligent technologies on our every day lives and asks us to think about the ways that humans and technology may evolve alongside one another.
CripShip Gaming Session

CripShip Gaming Session

23 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2026

Join artist Joseph Wilk for a game of CripShip, a tabletop roleplaying game that unfolds as a collective act of storytelling. Guided by Joseph, players will work together to solve a case of AI-gone-wrong, examining larger systems and ideas through collaboration and play. CripShip opens up a space for dialogue, resistance, and new ways of thinking. No previous experience of roleplaying games is necessary - you just need to bring yourself and your imagination!
National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove

National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove

24 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

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).
Exhibition on Screen: Turner & Constable
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.
Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio

Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio

6 May 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

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.

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