What’s on in Liverpool during March?
MUSIC As Liverpool welcomes Spring there’s gigs to suit everyone this March. On Friday 6th and Saturday 7th March The Courteeners play an exclusive two night stand at O2 Academy Liverpool before they leave for the States to support Morrissey. The band is currently working on new songs for their second album, due later in 2009. later in the month The Enemy who have been busy recording the follow up to their all-conquering debut album and are on their biggest tour to date to celebrate its release. See them at the O2 academy on March 25th. This months much awaited Gig of the Month is Starsailor on Monday March 30th Starsailor are a misconstrued British success story, and one that most people have only scratched the surface of. Since their arrival in 2001, Starsailor have impressed with albums that show both depth and progression. With their fourth release, ‘All The Plans’, they sound like a band finally coming of age.
SPORT Merseyside’s football calendar this month sees The Blues face Middlesbrough in the quarter finals of the FA cup on march 8th and then Stoke at home in the Barclays premier league on March 14th. Over at Anfield, Sunderland are the premier league visitors on March 3rd followed by Aston Villa on the 22nd. Real Madrid continues the battle to win the champions League on the 10th march. For tickets go to www.evertonfc.com or www.liverpoolfc.tv. If Football isn’t your thing, Hayemaker Boxing presents an evening of championship boxing at the Echo Arena on March 28th.
THEATRE As usual for Liverpool’s Empire Theatre, march is packed with dance and drama for all ages. On the 4th-7th, featuring World, European and National Championship skaters, Cinderella On Ice takes the stage. Performing intricate and thrilling moves, it is set to a magical score that’s been especially composed for this production. Next up from the 9th to 14th, is the amazing Thriller Live, a spectacular concert specially created to celebrate the incredible career of the World’s Greatest Entertainer – Michael Jackson. This fantastic concert features a West End cast of performers including singers, live band, choir and as you’d expect, fantastic dancers paying tribute to the true King of Pop and bringing the magic of Michael and the Jackson Five to life. For something completely different, The Vagina Monologues returns to Liverpool for 1 week only with a fantastic cast – Jennifer Ellison, Sue Jenkins and Cathy Tyson! Based on author Eve Ensler’s ‘Vagina Interviews’ conducted with women from all around the world, this hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories. From 16th-21st March. For more information and tickets go to www.liverpoolempire.org.uk
ENTERTAINMENT If it’s pure entertainment you’re after come and see the Echo Arena lit up in lights when the Liverpool Philharmonic and the Classical Spectacular returns on Saturday 7 March at 7:30pm. Seen by over 2 million people around the world, Classical Spectacular features a state of the art lighting rig complete with stunning light and laser display. If it’s something for the family to enjoy, the Echo Arena proudly presents all your favourite Disney characters in Mickey’s Magic Show! Together with professional illusionists live on stage this is bound to be a performance that will excite and delight children of all ages. Catch Mickey and his friends at the Echo Arena Liverpool 20-22 March.
SHOPPING You will find almost every form of retail therapy in Liverpool and the sales are beckoning! City Centre Liverpool boasts some of the largest big-name high street stores in the country. New fashion and retail brands are flocking to Liverpool One every week, shops such as L’Occitane, Reiss, Chaophraya, Waterstone’s, Drome, Henri Lloyd and Lacoste are the most recent to join Debenham’s flagship store in the heart of Liverpool. There’s a wealth of eateries to choose from in this amazing City, for something extra special why not try the London Carriage Works restaurant at the Hope Street Hotel. To book a table, make an enquiry or request a menu call Sarah on 01517052222.
There are more reasons than ever to make a real break of your visit to Liverpool this month. Why not make the most of the city and book into one of our serviced apartments, an excellent alternative to hotel accommodation. Whatever your budget Serviced City Pads can offer something for you in the heart of this stunning city. Give Chris a call on 0151 709 8000, he’ll be happy to organise your perfect place to stay or for more information go to www.servicedcitypads.com