Derby Days – Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre Not a football fan? Feel like maybe this show isn’t for you? Think again! ‘Derby Days’ at the Royal Court is one for all with its witty dialogue, engaging pace and strong cast. With only four cast members, the play relies on the excellent dynamic…

This needs amplifying much more.

Invest in drama for young people. Drama in schools. It isn’t about making ‘stars’. It’s about widening horizons. Human empathy and understanding. A bigger world. It saved my life. It should be there for everyone.

Green leader Zack Polanski calls for Farage’s resignation over tax, on BBC Any Questions: "Farage has changed his personal business to make sure he could avoid tax for his appearances on GBNews. That’s perfectly legal, but is that in the Nolan Principles? Absolutely not. [He should] step down too.”

Hugh Bonneville started his live ITV London News interview on Downton Abbey by talking about Gaza.

Dear government. Many of us are not racist. Can you represent us? Cheers. A citizen

Rylan.

Let’s clear up some facts. There is no such thing as an “illegal immigrant”. The UK DOES NOT grant asylum visas overseas, except for very limited schemes (except large schemes for Ukraine and Hong Kong).Refugees can only claim for asylum when in the UK. So their fate can only be decided, once here.

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The Endo rating: chef’s kiss

It’s always an absolute pleasure to talk to Martin, this time was particularly enjoyable Had a great hour talking about two of my favourite people - Alan Hansen, and me. 😉

Just been talking to the theatre about ticket sales; the phrase ‘flying out’ was used. Act quickly: purchase.epsteintheatre.com/EventAvailab...

Brilliant, and simple, from Gordon Brown.

This is a beauty, snooze and you will deffo loose!

So, very quietly, the IOPC add to their original report and basically confirm the existence of the cover up.

Honest to god. Genuinely no words.

Another call

Thanks to the lovely people at Violette I got a stream of this album yesterday. It’s magnificent. Elegant and subtle and spacious and kaleidoscopic, it’s possibly their best album yet, it definitely contains at least two of the best songs they’ve written: www.violetterecords.com/store/p/prof...

In 1960 five lads got in a van and headed to Germany to play rock’n’roll in small clubs. And the entire world changed. In September at the iconic Epstein theatre we’re telling the story of the Beatles’ Hamburg Era in the premiere of a brand new musical: www.artscityliverpool.com/single-post/...

Great question. So many - every Western ever, The Searchers, Liberty Valance, Butch Cassidy But also It’s A Wonderful Life, A Matter Of Life and Death And one of his favourites, the brilliant Rififi

Submissions for #DoveCry #AntiWarPoetry open May 2026. This is not theoretical. It’s not academic. It’s the final #Slimline & it intends to publish war poetry from those who were there. Families, survivors, ex-service voices. Real stories. Real stakes. shorturl.at/rw1P5

A beautiful thread. This is what music does.

Absolutely delighted to announce that this September will see the world premiere of a brand new musical covering the Beatles’ Hamburg years. Directed by Stephen Fletcher, the legendary Andrew Schofield (Scully!) We’ll see you at the Epstein Theatre www.artscityliverpool.com/single-post/...

Remembering the 39 people who lost their lives at Heysel this day in 1985. A truly dark hour. Today, I’m not only thinking of those who never returned from a football match 40 years ago and their loved ones, but also those whose experience that night continues to impact them to this day #YNWA

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Sounds like a plan

1. Brexit does not stand up to scrutiny 2. The more scrutiny is placed on Brexit, the worse it looks 3. A strong majority already think Brexit is going badly 4. Labour can't fight Reform on immigration. They're trying. They'll LOSE. 5. So why not make the fight all about Brexit? That's winnable!

How many people who still think Brexit is a good idea voted for Labour in last Thursday's local elections? One? Two? Let's be generous and say three. Would it really be so bad to lose their votes but potentially attract an avalanche of others by taking clear overt steps towards rejoining the EU?

A lovely night out at @liverpoolempire.bsky.social for Calamity Jane, a charming musical from a kinder age; excellent performances from everyone on stage, a real feel good show.

Thinking today as always of the 97 killed at Hillsborough and of those who were able to come home but could never be the same. With live and support to all those affected, and fury toward those who continue the cover up of their deaths.

There is one message for the government on this anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster No watering down, no ifs or buts, no more delays. It is time to deliver a Hillsborough Law in full in the name of 97 football fans who were unlawfully killed

Was there ever a possibility that I wouldn’t open this article? No, there wasn’t

This is an absolute disgrace, the idea that you’d threaten a player and his family because of a bad tackle is disgusting

Just got in from the match, watching the highlights. Paul Tierney should never be allowed to officiate a Liverpool game in any capacity ever again.

The obligatory ‘there’s my play up on the big screen’ photo

Incredible night at @royalcourtliv.bsky.social last night for Phillip Breen’s stunning adaptation of David Peace’s Red Or Dead. A myth, a fable, a legend, the true story of one man, his work, a city, its football team and its fans. See it while you can.

It’s the Derby tonight. A massive game in any season, extra charged as we move toward that tantalising 20th league title. Am I really going to use that fact to plug my new play? Of course I am, the title’s not a coincide you know

I am very much in agreement with this statement

I know what you think but our cat is the best 😀

Arne Slot has a superpower which will ensure Liverpool don’t falter in their pursuit of the title. Explaining what that is in my free Monday newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/andrewbe... #lfc

Read this. It would appear that the government has once again failed the people it pledged to protect

A fantastic night at Liverpool Empire last night for the local leg of an epic six month tour of Boys From The Blackstuff; excellent performances from all concerned especially Jay Johnson as a savagely broken Yosser Hughes. You need to see it.

Delighted to announce my new play, The Derby-Days, a comedy about a mixed marriage (she’s a blue, he’s a red) and the madness of following the footy is on at Liverpool’s Royal Court from 12th September to 11th October Tickets at: liverpoolsroyalcourt.com/main_stage/t...

Delighted to announce my new play, The Derby-Days, a comedy about a mixed marriage (she’s a blue, he’s a red) and the madness of following the footy is on at Liverpool’s Royal Court from 12th September to 11th October Tickets at: liverpoolsroyalcourt.com/main_stage/t...

Not good enough today by a very long way. The better team won. We looked exhausted from the kick off but 5 games in 15 days then a massive pair of games against PSG will do that to you. Go again, win the league

Post a picture of when your pet was little. Daisy, the first week we had her (best photo I’ve ever taken)

This is glorious, never heard it before RIP David, one of the absolute originals

That’s the one

Some performance that. Some statement. Tactically brilliant, incredible display

This seems a good idea