Wirral Life February 2020 | Page 66

THE THEATRE GUIDE Liverpool Acoustic’s ‘Song writing Challenge’ and supporting ex-Inspiral Carpets’ frontman Tom Hingley. The Folk Doctors - Merseyside/Irish folk duo The Folk Doctors (John Armstrong and Ultan Mulhern) is a collaboration between a musical doctor and someone who is neither a doctor nor especially musical, but who is willing to chance his arm at writing verse. Their debut album Silent Shores was launched in 2019 to overwhelmingly positive reviews. The best of the rest in the theatres for February: The Liverpool Empire Rhod Gilbert – The Book of John 2 February 2020 The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room Liverpool Acoustic presents It Takes Two: Merseyside's Best Vocal Duos 22 February 2020 For this very special show Liverpool Acoustic brings to the Music Room four of the very best vocal duos performing in Merseyside today. Each stunning duo will have their own set, and with the possibility of surprise collaborations, this is an evening not to be missed. It has been a while, but the multi-award-winning Welsh comedian is back, with a brand-new live show. In a six-year break from stand-up, a lot has happened to Rhod. Almost all of it s**t. And just when he thought he’d hit rock bottom; he met a bloke… called John. This show sees Rhod as funny as ever, but like never before. Raw, personal and brutally honest; no more lies, no more nonsense. The Floral Pavilion Madama Butterfly 3 February 2020 White Little Lies (Vanessa Murray and Daniel Saleh) are a country, folk and Americana duo, who combine the harmonies of country and folk infused guitar parts with various elements of the Americana and pop genres. Taking influence from bands such as; The Civil Wars, Little Big Town, The Wandering Hearts and The Eagles, their aim is to put their own stamp on the UK music scene. Rob Jones and Rob White Liverpool-based acoustic duo Rob Jones and Rob White have been harmonising since their schooldays. Rob Jones' songs attempt to deal with the ups and downs of life, public transport, heartbreak, The Monkees and the Mersey rain - sometimes all in the same song! ‘The harmonies, of which Simon and Garfunkel would be proud, are beautiful but with a generous sprinkle of Merseyside realism; the effect of the combination is just something to behold.’ Ian D. Hall, Liverpool Sound & Vision Visions of Albion are a Liverpool-based duo formed in 2017. Currently recording their first EP, Visions of Albion have gone from strength to strength earning spots at acclaimed events including Light Night 2019, 66 wirrallife.com Welcoming back the fabulous Korean soprano Elena Dee and the celebrated international soprano Alyona Kistenyova*. Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.