Brick

James is stuck. Literally - in a police holding cell. Arrested at a queer rights protest for throwing a brick at an officer whilst trying to impress an attractive artist, he narrates his descent to his unlikely (and unconscious) cellmate. ‘A raw, urgent, emotionally powerful play that thoughtfully explores grief, protest, identity, and institutional failures’ Brick is the debut dark comedy written and performed by Noah Xavier that asks us to question the morality of the systems that we rely on: ‘What happens to those society has failed over and over?’, ‘What extremes can they be pushed to?’, and ‘How many Tina Turner lyrics can they remember in the meantime?’

Content warnings: Foul language, homophobia, references to violence and femicide, suicide and suicidal ideation, sex references.

A Star and A Pearl

A Star and A Pearl follows 6 dancers through life as they mature and chase 2 key concepts: A Star, what they want to do, and A Pearl, who they truly are. They try to balance nurturing and reaching for both of these concepts, loosing and rediscovering themselves in the process. A contemporary dance piece filled with Nostalgia, childlike wonder and the harsh reality of age, A Star and A Pearl is a show for any creative who has, or hasn’t, found themselves.

Content warnings: Our show is innocent, with the only form of “violence” coming through pushing and shoving, so any age will be able to come watch.

The Good, The Bad and The Frankly Insane

The Good, The Bad and The Frankly Insane is a comedy piece that covers the life, death and resurrection of its performer, Grace. A dark comedy that follows growing up disabled, dying of heart failure, being brought back and trying to continue life after that.

Content warning: 15- there is discussions of death, mental health and eating disorders.

100,000 letters

"100,000 Letters" is a theatrical endeavor that dives deep into the raw, unfiltered realities of human experience. Recognizing the profound power of theatre as a voice for the voiceless, this production seeks to amplify the stories of those yearning to be heard. By merging diverse styles and themes, "100,000 Letters" becomes a tapestry of voices, each contributing to a larger narrative of struggle, resilience, and hope. This play serves as a conduit for genuine expression, providing a platform for individuals to share their truths without reservation. It's an invitation to confront uncomfortable realities, challenge preconceived notions, and foster empathy among audience members. Through a blend of innovative staging, compelling performances, and thought-provoking dialogue, "100,000 Letters" aims to ignite conversations that extend far beyond the stage. Ultimately, "100,000 Letters" is more than just a play; it's a movement. It's a call to action, urging us to listen more intently, understand more deeply, and embrace the power of storytelling to create meaningful change. By giving voice to the marginalized and shedding light on the issues that often go unnoticed, this production seeks to inspire a more compassionate and inclusive world, one letter at a time.

Content warnings: 16+ References to drug addiction, cancer, death and loneliness.

brit-ish

She’s Black but she’s also British. Right? brit-ish is a one-woman autobiographical short play which explores how identity forms for a Black British woman. This piece dives into childhood memories, and the moments that shape who we become. Written, directed and performed by Loisha Nyakupfuka, this contemporary play blends spoken word and movement with rhythmic, electronic music designed by BLKMOR. Rooted in personal narrative, the show reflects on identity and cultural inheritance, weaving Loisha’s lived experience with subtle references to her Zimbabwean heritage. Ultimately, it questions what it means to truly be British. Well, brit-ish.

Content warnings: This performance contains references to racism, discriminatory language and identity‑based experiences that some audiences may find sensitive. Age Guidance: Recommended 14+. Under‑18s must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult in line with venue safeguarding policy.

Sex and The Underground

“Sex and the Underground” is a new comedy following an eclectic group of people who have found themselves in a dark, filthy and fabulous night club, converted from an abandoned railway station . “The Underground” We discover how each of them ended up in this club on this fateful night and how their lives will change because of it. Whether they are up on stage performing for crinkled up five pound notes or visiting for the first time in hope of a cheap thrill! Filled with regret, sexual frustration , violence and music from the club’s incredible band, The Ticket Inspectors!!!!

Content warnings: 18+, Strong Language, Sexual references, Innuendo, Partial Nudity, Violence

Man Overboard

A man has lost everything. He waits to drown as he floats towards an oncoming storm. There’s never been a better time to reflect on life!

Content warnings: Mature language, sexual themes

Café Solo

Café Solo invites you into a small independent café and the community that lives within it. Through its owner and regulars, everyday moments become something meaningful—But as subtle changes begin to ripple through their world, the future of this cherished cafe feels increasingly uncertain. A reflection on belonging, change, and what makes a place feel like home.

Content warnings: Swearing, Mentions of Parental Death - Nothing else but script in development so tbc

Public House

A new play set entirely within a Northern pub. Following Lizzie, her three sons and the loveable cast of regulars, Public House delves into themes of family, friendship, fate and social class, asking the question – when community is everything, how do you know who you really are?

Extracts of the show will be performed at LIPA. The full show will be playing at the Arts Bar on Saturday at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at £8.

Content warnings: Reference to suicide.

Finch & Blitz: Cancel Me Quick!

Join us on a whistle-stop tour of the lives, careers and crimes of Finch & Blitz: two washed up ‘celebrities’ from a bygone era, who now find themselves under scrutiny due to the rise of cancel culture. Haven’t heard of them? Yeah, neither have we. Ever since ‘the allegations’ Finch & Blitz have been banished to where legacies and careers come to die. Imagine the universe is a very big, extremely well loved and suspiciously stained sofa- they’re stuck down the side of it with the loose change and sticky wrappers of humanity. But now they’re ready to do what it takes to atone for their Show Bizz sins! Stand witness as Finch & Blitz attempt to make amends with not only their mistakes but you, the audience, as they hope to redefine their identity and purpose in today’s entertainment landscape.

Content warnings: 18+ Contains strong language, adult humour and puns.

Knickerbocker Glory

Knickerbocker Glory is a two-hander, kitchen-sink sketch show, following the many lives of everyday people, who have no idea just how hilarious they really are. It’s a borderline-verbatim, observational comedy with conversations you might have heard on the bus. Dark, dry and deadpan, this show blends hyper-naturalism into a sketch show format. Think: If This Country and The Catherine Tate Show had a baby, and named it after an ice cream.

Content warnings: 15+

SLUSH

SLUSH is an episodic piece set within the walls of a first year uni house. A love letter to families coping with moving away from home for the first time, SLUSH explores every chaotic secret we keep from our parents and everything our parents want to protect us from. A play with songs the show includes a series of folk songs intertwined into our characters stories. We welcome into the house as a 5th housemate and hope to see you soon! (p.s. please bring snacks x)

Content warnings: 14 +, sexual themes, drug use, assault

Public House (Separately ticketed)

A new play set entirely within a Northern pub. Following Lizzie, her three sons and the loveable cast of regulars, Public House delves into themes of family, friendship, fate and social class, asking the question – when community is everything, how do you know who you really are?

This performance is not a formal part of the LIPA Fringe Festival. It will be performed at the Arts Bar Tickets are available at £8.

Content warnings: Reference to suicide.

Heather Dolly Jones

Heather Dolly Jones is a 20-year-old singer/songwriter from South Wales. Dolly pairs warm, theatrical melodies with intimate lyrics to craft sweet folk-pop songs. Her inspirations include artists such as Laufey and The Beatles.

Listen to their latest track My Love

Millie Ady

Millie Ady is a vibrant singer songwriter whose signature sound is a fusion of folk and rock. Her unguarded lyricism makes for gut-wrenching honesty and her melodies are floaty but hard hitting. Her talent lies in writing rousing anthems oozing with passion and punch, as well as charming acoustic tunes. Taking inspiration from Lorde and Paolo Nutini, Ady merges edgy mod-pop writing with the warm character of folk to make for a set packed with nostalgia.

Check out their latest release Lean In here:

On_Poem

On_poem is a singer-songwriter drifting between South Korea and UK,writing her music the way one keeps a diary. In Liverpool, she learned the rough, breathing pulse of a live band sound, and from it draws music shaped by raw feeling and many wandering genres. Rooted in the spirit of indie bands, her songs do not hurry to explain. Instead, they ask, linger, and leave behind a small, open space where listeners can sit with their own thoughts.

Check out their latest single Love Is here:

Jessie Monday

22-year-old Jessie Monday is a vintage-style songwriter and singer, known for her piano ballads, rock and roll tunes and love songs. Originally from Somerset and based in Liverpool, Monday is celebrated for her prolific song catalogue, stripped-back aesthetic and heartfelt live performances.

Take That City Bus

20-year-old Scouse Singer-Songwriter, inspired by indie-rock legends such as The LA’s, Cast, The Coral, Sam Fender and more.

Frantz

Seagoth

Seagoth is a songwriter, producer, creator of art based in Liverpool

Concorde

Edward Rhodes

LIPA Strings

LIPA Big Band

Csenge Juli

Lexi

The 2ube (No ticket required)

The 2ube is our regular evening of new music. Friday 5 June sees 2ube being taken over by Spanish artist Karmento, as part of the LIPA Spain Tour.

No ticket required - simply turn up on the night. If you are planning to attend other LIPA Fringe events on Friday evening, you will need to book a free ticket to the Fringe Festival.

Forget Me Not (15)

For Freddie Davidson, trying to deal with the future is hard, but dealing with the past and the present too? He’s finding it impossible. 

Haunted by the memory of the suicide of his close friend, Freddie is struggling to forget that night at the bridge where it all happened. Everything he does, everyone he speaks to, and everywhere he goes somehow takes him back to his unhappy place. 

In the space of 25-minutes, we are hurtled through the headspace and life of Freddie, getting a glimpse into how hard it is for him to escape the troubles of his mental health when all he is confronted with is the unpleasant present and the daunting future. 

In going on this journey, the film will shine a light on the crisis unfolding amongst Britain’s youth. It aims to show how mental health, peer groups, the school’s system, family units and the worrying decline in opportunities for young people are all interlinked, and the impacts that it’s having on us as society.  

At the end of it all though, the film suggests a brighter day might yet be to come. 

Him & Her (12/12A)

Him & Her is a love story, told backwards. From a quiet breakup in the spring to their first meeting in summer.

Through fragments of their everyday life, the film traces how intimacy fades not in conflict but in silence. As time rewinds, what beings as disillusionment transforms into tenderness, revealing the fleeting beauty of connection and the inevitability of its loss. It is a meditation on love, memory, and the seasons that shape both.

Classification: 12A/12

Suitable for 12 years and over. Cinema content classified 12A and video content classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may be permitted to attend a 12A cinema screening unless they are accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to a 12A should consider whether the main feature is suitable for that child.

Hopes & Dreams (PG)

There are clear divides that lie at the heart of Universities in England. These divides and contradictions cross both experiences and perceptions.

They exists between students and other students; between students and staff; between staff and their own institutions; between students and their parents; and between students and those who have chosen or not been able to pursue higher education.

The issues causing - and the factors contributing - to these divides are well researched and well documented on paper, however the debates surrounding them are often widely misunderstood and reduced to an impersonal and often misunderstood conversation that bears national significance.

Hopes & Dreams hopes to be a proof of concept towards transforming this conversation through the power of documentary filmmaking.

Classification: PG – Parental Guidance

General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. PG-rated content is suitable for general viewing. A PG should generally not unsettle a child aged around eight, although parents and caregivers should be aware that some scenes may be unsuitable for more sensitive children.

In Every Moment I Look for You (15)

Milo and Kiara are in love in every timeline. Despite the challenges before them, they always find one another.

Classification: 15 – suitable only for 15 years and over

No one younger than 15 may see a 15-rated film. 

Memory Hill (PG)

Memory Hill follows Lina, a young woman drawn to a strange village that feels familiar despite her having no memory of it.

Guided by an eccentric postman named Rufus, she discovers a house that pulls her into an alternate timeline. Here she meets Annie, a girl locals call “Mad Annie,” who is haunted by things she can’t quite remember.

As the two are mysteriously drawn to each other, glimpses of their forgotten past begin to surface, revealing that time in the village is looping and that Lina has been here many times before. She must uncover the truth about their connection and what really lies on Memory Hill.

Classification: PG – Parental Guidance

General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. PG-rated content is suitable for general viewing. A PG should generally not unsettle a child aged around eight, although parents and caregivers should be aware that some scenes may be unsuitable for more sensitive children.

Projection (15)

Projection is a psychological romance about the grief between James and a short lived love interest Anna. While dealing with this grief he becomes addicted to substances and experiments while starting a relationship with Emma, who he attempts to mould into Anna to relive his past love.

Classification: 15 – suitable only for 15 years and over

No one younger than 15 may see a 15-rated film.

Reverie (12/12A)

A writer drowning in loneliness falls in love with a character in his book and loses sense of reality.

Classification: 12A/12 - Suitable for 12 years and over

Cinema content classified 12A and video content classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may be permitted to attend a 12A cinema screening unless they are accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to a 12A should consider whether the main feature is suitable for that child. 

The Writer's Room (15)

Classification: 15 – suitable only for 15 years and over. No one younger than 15 may see a 15-rated film.

LIPA 30: A Living History

A Living History is a deeply immersive installation that explores LIPA’s origins, people and legacy. Through a blend of sound, projection and performance, the work transforms the space into a living archive where past, present and future co-exist.

Comic book (details tbc)