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Events Programme WIRRAL EVENTS BOROUGH OF PROGRAMME CULTURE 2019 MARCH-JULY ‘19 imaginewirral.com | #Wirral2019 MAJOR PARTNERS OFFICIAL SUPPORTERS All information is correct at the time of going to print. Dates and timings are subject to change – please check before you travel. Wirral Council reserves the right to postpone or alter any events as advertised. | 1 Welcome to Wirral BOROUGH OF CULTURE 2019 We are delighted that Wirral is Borough of Culture for Liverpool City Region this year. It’s going to be a spectacular year for culture, heritage and sport in Wirral and we’re excited to share the first few months of our extraordinary programme with you. Following on from the success of our events and exhibitions in 2018, this year promises to be even bigger – delivering memorable and surprising events across the borough for even more residents and new and returning visitors, and providing a growing platform for our talented creative community. Discovery, exploration and the great outdoors are central to what you can look forward to in the borough throughout 2019. We’ll be using our events to tell the story of Wirral and celebrate everything which makes it an amazing place to live, work and visit. Our events this year are designed to showcase Wirral’s magnificent open spaces, big skies and beautiful coastline to the world. We look forward to seeing you there. Cllr Phil Davies Leader, Wirral Council | 2 Wirral History & Heritage Fair Date Saturday 9 March Time 10am - 4pm Location Birkenhead Town Hall, Hamilton Square Free A day of discovery for everyone awaits at the annual Wirral History & Heritage Fair. Discover more about Wirral’s fascinating past with over 70 stalls from local heritage attractions and societies, including family history experts. See inside the Grade II* listed Birkenhead Town Hall with its stunning stained glass windows, splendid fittings and its portraits of the men who ‘made Birkenhead’. Vintage vehicles in Hamilton Square and visits from costumed characters will bring history to life as part of the Fair. There will be bookstalls selling new and second-hand books and hot and cold refreshments available all day. The Fair is organised by Wirral History and Heritage Association. For more information, visit: wirralhistoryandheritage.org.uk | 3 Date Saturday 23 March Time 5pm – 9pm Animated Location Hamilton Square, Birkenhead Square Free Birkenhead Town Hall comes alive Visit the monks who lived at Birkenhead with an incredible 3D projection Priory and ran the first ferry ‘cross the which tells the story of Birkenhead’s Mersey, celebrate Wirral’s Viking heritage, past, present and future. see how Birkenhead-built ships have travelled the world – and much more! First seen in May last year as part of Wirral’s Tall Ships celebrations, rediscover In the build up to this extraordinary show, this breath-taking display, featuring new Hamilton Square will be filled with light content for 2019. The projection will be and colour. Enjoy street entertainment shown at 7.45pm, with another chance to and live music from fantastic local choirs. see it at 8.30pm. Take a spin at the fun fair, and grab a bite from delicious food and drink stalls. Created by award-winning Illuminos, Animated Square celebrates the town’s For more information, visit: people, places and history. imaginewirral.com | 4 Date Saturday 20 April Time 8am – 8pm Radio Location Cherry Tree Shopping Centre, Liscard Local Free Experience a radio station with a Fancy trying your hand at radio? difference when Radio Local swings Keep an eye out for an exciting two-day into Liscard! workshop taking place in Liscard on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April in the Your always engaging and always run-up to the big show. unpredictable hosts Hunt & Darton will be broadcasting from their outdoor Commissioned by Heart of Glass. studio throughout the day, bringing you Presented in partnership with Wirral locally collected stories and fun-packed Council, as part of Wirral Borough of features – delivered in collaboration with Culture 2019. local residents. The project is supported by BBC Come along and you might get the Merseyside and Radio Wirral chance to create live jingles, play games, share your problems with their agony For more information, visit: aunt, and listen to the super-local traffic imaginewirral.com report. Or tune in from the comfort of your own home! Photo: Claire Haigh | 5 Image: AJW Burgess & EF Skinner - Visit of their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary to Cammell Laird, Birkenhead, 14 May 1917. Courtesy of Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, Birkenhead; Wirral Museums Service Dates May – September Made Location Williamson Art Gallery & various locations of Iron Free Explore how Wirral made its mark stories of those whose lives were shaped on the world of shipbuilding with by life in the shipyards. The exhibitions this fascinating series of exhibitions will also look at the ships themselves, and displays. uncovering the history of Wirral-built vessels and the tragic tale of HMS Thetis. Venues including the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum and Birkenhead For more information, visit: Priory will host interactive displays imaginewirral.com charting Wirral’s unique contribution to maritime exploration. Featuring archive photography and historic artefacts, discover how shipbuilding changed Wirral forever. Made of Iron will dive into the personal | 6 7 Alleys by Periplum for Hull UK City of Culture 2017. Photo: James Mulkeen Dates Thursday 17 May – Sunday 19 May The Witching Location Birkenhead Park Hour Free Immerse yourself in spinning tales of Designed to connect people and inspire alchemy and legend, brought to life imagination, the performance will draw with spellbinding fire and spectacle, on the unique characteristics of Hull and magic and wonder. Wirral, weaving a story between the two and working with local communities and Wirral is joining forces with Absolutely artists to inspire the creative direction. Cultured (the company evolved from Hull UK City of Culture 2017) to present this A unique and shared experience for enchanting new production. audiences across the country – connected by culture, imagination and curiosity. In Wirral, this brand-new outdoor show will unfold in the beautiful surroundings The Witching Hour by Periplum. of Birkenhead Park after dark, featuring Commissioned by Wirral Borough of live performance, music and pyrotechnic Culture 2019 and Absolutely Cultured. effects. Produced by Absoutely Cultured. To stay up to date, visit: imaginewirral.com | 7 Date Tuesday 21 May Location Hamilton Square OVO Energy Free Tour Series Wirral is set for cycling fever in 2019 During the daytime Hamilton Square will as the incredible OVO Energy Tour play host to cycling-themed activities and Series and Tour of Britain come to events for everyone to enjoy, before the the borough for the very first time! professional women’s and men’s races in the early evening, with highlights of both The unique team-based OVO Energy shown on ITV4 the following day. Tour Series brings together the best in British professional male and female For more information, visit: riders, including the likes of British imaginewirral.com Olympians Ed Clancy, Katie Archibald and Elinor Barker and gives you the chance to see them in action and up- 7 Alleys by Periplum for Hull UK City of Culture 2017. Photo: James Mulkeen close. When the exhilarating competition rides into Wirral, the circuit will centre around historic Hamilton Square and the surrounding area. Photo: SWPix TOUR OF BRITAIN is coming to Wirral in SEPTEMBER! Look out for more announcements coming soon. | 8 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH - JULY 2019 March April May Stephen Hitchin: Local History Made of Iron 02 Shooting the Sun Month Various locations Williamson Art Wirral Libraries P6 from May Gallery & Museum throughout April P15 2 March -14 April Wirral Walking Picnic in the Park 01 Festival Wirral History & 06 Grand Opening Various locations 09 Heritage Fair Anniversary P17 1-31 May P3 Birkenhead Town Hall Celebration Birkenhead Park Wilson Trophy Wirral Festival 10 West Kirby 15 of Music, Speech We’re Going on a Marine Lake & Drama 06 Bear Hunt P18 10-12 May Birkenhead High Floral Pavilion School Academy 6-7 April Wirral Poetry P17 15-23 March 10 Festival Various locations Madagascar P14 10-12 May 19 the Musical Floral Pavilion The Witching P16 19-23 March 17 Hour Birkenhead Park Animated P7 17-19 May 23 Square Hamilton Square International P4 Birkenhead 18 Guitar Festival Floral Pavilion Fresh Perspectives Avenue Q P18 18-31 May 29 Lady Lever Art Gallery 08 Floral Pavilion P12 29 March-6 May P17 8-13 April Ovo Energy 21 Tour Series Williamson Open Radio Local Hamilton Square 30 Art & Photography 20 Cherry Tree P8 Birkenhead Exhibition Shopping Centre Williamson Art P5 Liscard River Festival Gallery & Museum 31 Wirral P15 30 March-5 May New Brighton P11 31 May-2 June | 9 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH - JULY 2019 June July Art Outdoors Hoylake Street Various locations 05 Festival Weekend from June Hoylake P14 5-7 July Rembrandt 01 in Print Lady Lever Art Gallery P12 1 June-15 September In the Night 04 Garden Floral Pavilion 4-5 June West Kirby 12 Arts & Crafts Weekend P14 West Kirby 12-14 July Leo Sayer 15 Floral Pavilion Fame 15 June 15 the Musical Floral Pavilion P16 15-20 July imaginewirral.com For details on all of these events, visit: events, these of all on details For | 10 Dates Friday 31 May – Sunday 2 June River Festival Location New Brighton Wirral Free The ever-popular River Festival returns to both sides of the Mersey with spectacular performances, installations and fun-filled family entertainment. An exciting line-up of activities and street animation will take over New Brighton for the whole weekend. Throughout the weekend, there will also be an artisan food and drink offer along the waterfront to complete the perfect day out.
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