LiF 2025: Bigger & Bolder!
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SHOWS on SALE NOW
April 24th - 27th
Liverpool: A City of Improv
The Liverpool Improvisation Festival (LiF) brings the best of the world’s improvisation to Liverpool and the best of Liverpool to the world. Building on a legacy of improvisational excellence – from Ken Campbell, Improbable Theatre, Hoof! and Showstoppers – LiF brings the best local, national, and international talent to the heart of the city. Liverpool, recently crowned the 7th best city in the world by Timeout, will once again be the epicentre of improvised creativity.
LiF fosters a spirit of innovation and risk-taking. It's a platform for performers, teachers, and creators of all levels to connect, learn, and grow.
Supported by the Unity Theatre and Liverpool John Moores University, LiF 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Get ready for:
The Liverpool Improvisation Festival (LiF) brings the best of the world’s improvisation to Liverpool and the best of Liverpool to the world. Building on a legacy of improvisational excellence – from Ken Campbell, Improbable Theatre, Hoof! and Showstoppers – LiF brings the best local, national, and international talent to the heart of the city. Liverpool, recently crowned the 7th best city in the world by Timeout, will once again be the epicentre of improvised creativity.
LiF fosters a spirit of innovation and risk-taking. It's a platform for performers, teachers, and creators of all levels to connect, learn, and grow.
Supported by the Unity Theatre and Liverpool John Moores University, LiF 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Get ready for:
- 18 shows: Including 5 world premieres
- 7 workshops: Led by renowned improvisation teachers
- Diverse art forms: From clown and comedy to puppetry, storytelling and theatre, LiF showcases the full spectrum of improvised expression.
- Improv Jam: Led by Owen Scrivens co-creator of Living, Dying, Dead and numerous other work
- Ensemble shows: 16 performers from across the globe will perform Taxi Tales
- Social events: Have fun and meet some new folk
Visiting the festival
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The Unity Theatre is located on:
1 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG Home - Unity Theatre (unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk) 0151 709 4988 Box Office Opening Hours Unity is open to the public 2 hours before show start time You are able to contact our box office at the following times: Via Phone: Mon – Fri, 10am – 5pm In Venue: 2 hours before show start time You can book tickets for our shows 24/7 using the UNITY website. The Joe H Makin Drama Centre is located on:
1 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG (next door to the Unity theatre) Entrance via Pilgrim street through large blue gates. Opening Hours: 9:30am-5pm Registration: workshop registration will take place in the foyer of the Drama Centre - we advise that you register at least 10 minutes before your workshop is due to start. Access needs: There are staff on hand to show you around. If you have specific access needs, please let us know in advance via email at [email protected] |
The Unity Theatre is a 15 minute walk from Lime street station (Mainline) and a ten minute walk from Central station (Merseyrail).
There are numerous small hotels within the area all of which are 5 minutes from the venue. There are numerous bars, coffee shops, cafes and restaurants near to the Unity theatre. There is on street pay & display parking around Hope Street. There are car parks on: – Renshaw Street (8 min walk) – Hanover Street (15 min walk) – Mount Pleasant (10 min walk) – Duke Street (10 min walk) – Lime Street Station (15 min walk) If you are staying overnight these are a good resource for affordable accommodation.
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