Date |
Event |
Venue |
2nd October – 18th Jan | Le Corbusier
The life and work of the most famous and influential architect of the 20 th century, Le Corbusier, will feature in a major, new international exhibition Organised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Trust, Le The exhibition will then travel to the Barbican, London, to mark the 175 th anniversary of the RIBA. Le Corbusier – The Art of Architecture is curated by Le Corbusier scholars, Stanislaus von Moos, Arthur Rüegg and Mateo Kries, for Vitra Design Museum, Basel, in collaboration with the RIBA Trust and the Netherlands Architecture Institute, Rotterdam. The UK curator for the RIBA Trust is Graeme Russell, formerly Director of CUBE, Manchester. |
The Crypt, Metropolitan Cathedral |
2nd October | Simon Rattle conducts the RLPO
Sir Simon Rattle conducts the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in a programme that includes Sibelius Symphony No. 5 and the world premiere |
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall |
12th October | Burial at Thebes
Composed by Dominique le Gendre, directed by Derek Walcott and conducted by Peter Manning. Based on the concept that Greek stories can be Composer Dominique Le Gendre will use the orchestra, soloists and chorus to recreate the action in Heaney’s epic poem with dramatic narration by Trinidadian Rapso, played by the actor Wendell Manwarren. It is a groundbreaking approach to a 1,000 year-old tragedy with universal and contemporary resonance. This performance is part of the Liverpool Irish Festival. |
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall |
31st October | Halloween Lantern Parade
Liverpool Lantern Company’s annual event, the Halloween Lantern Carnival in Sefton Park has become a highlight of the Liverpool calendar, involving 15 partner organisations and over 20 community groups. In 2008 the Halloween lantern carnival will incorporate a kinetic lantern, water and fire festival with the theme of ‘Phoenix Rising’ and a cast of over 200 performers, pyrotechnicians and musicians in an extraordinary celebratory uprising in Sefton park, Liverpool. |
Sefton Park |
19 September – 11 October | Eric’s – The Musical
Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse present the world première of Eric’s – The Musical. Mark Davies Markham, Liverpool-born author of the hit musical The late ‘70s and ‘80s in Liverpool were for many defined by strikes, mass unemployment and hardship. As the black clouds of recession hovered above the Liver buildings, the rebellious and creative fire of Eric’s burnt brightly. An extraordinary array of characters (Julian Cope, Ian McCulloch, Pete Wylie, Jayne Casey, Pete Burns, Holly Johnson) defined, and were defined by, the Eric’s spirit of do it yourself: and do it your way. Now it’s time to catch the fire once more in this glorious musical celebration. |
Liverpool Everyman |
October (finale) | Generation 21 conference
Part of the European Capital of Culture schools programme. Generation 21 will see Liverpool children and young people becoming city planners to |
Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre |
October | BBC Electric Proms
The BBC Electric Proms brings together the best new and established live performers. In 2008 it will take place in Liverpool – the first time outside of |
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October | Mark Simpson commission for the RLPO
A new work commissioned by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra from BBC Young Musician and Composer of the Year 2007, Liverpudlian Mark Simpson. Paul Daniel will conduct the concert. |
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall |
October | Stephen Pratt commission for the RLPO
A new work commissioned by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra from Stephen Pratt, conducted by Clark Rundell. |
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall |
October – November | Babel the Blue Bear
A Liverpool Commission, commissioned by the Liverpool Culture Company for European Capital of Culture 2008. 20 Stories High is a dynamic new Once upon a grime in a land not so far away lived a young man called Benny. He existed in limbo in outer space with his only friend Blue Bear for company. However one day something unexpected happened….. Benny looked down, upon the earth and saw himself hooked up to a life support machine. Babul and the Blue Bear explores the themes of cultural identity, divided loyalties, racial tension and a sense of belonging in a multi-cultural Britain. With the help of Bob Firth from Horse and Bamboo, the company brings the worlds of Hip-Hop and theatre, Heavy Grime music, spoken word, body-popping, mask and puppetry into a dynamic and exhilarating way. The play is suitable for ages 13+. |
Valley Theatre, Netherley |
October | Powerplant
Power Plant is a specially commissioned work of sound and light installations. It was originally commissioned by Oxford Contemporary Music and the University of Oxford Botanic Garden. The artists’ aim was to create a series of works which took their inspiration from and responded to the The installations use a wide variety of approaches from video and electronic sound to modifications of old gramophones, moving speakers, sound sources hidden in the undergrowth, circular saw blades played like gongs and balloons filled with tuned harmonicas that whispers an eerie melancholic requiem. The result is a strange, magical and surprising night time journey through a sonic landscape which explores the relationship between sound, light and the garden environment. Part of a special programme of outdoor work. |
Calderstones Park |
October – November | Homotopia
Liverpool’s annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender arts festival returns with a specially-enhanced programme for 2008. One of the highlights of the festival will be ‘Liverpool Is Burning’. An epic dance piece, excavating the shared LGBT community experience of vogueing, In collaboration with House of Suarez, Liverpool Is Burning will blur the boundaries of dance, live art fused with club culture reconnecting with contemporary lesbian, gay and transgender communities and mainstream dance movements. Other highlights include ‘Drama Queen’ – a new play by Shaun Duggan which will receive its world premiere at the Unity Theatre. |
Various Venues |
October 9 – 19th |
Bluecoat Literature Festival
Writing at the Bluecoat: Liverpool’s Literature Festival for the Capital of Culture. Following its major capital development the Bluecoat reopens in 2008 with a full programme of contemporary visual and performing arts. Live literature is prominent in the programme, including this two-week festival |
The Bluecoat |
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2008 Events – October Listing
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