LIPA, The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Jennifer Last Updated 7 June 2023

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LIPA, The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Mount Street, Liverpool, L1 9HF

0151 330 3000

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The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts opened in 1996 to forge a new approach to performing arts training. It was co-founded by Sir Paul McCartney and Mark Featherstone-Witty (who also set up the Brit school), and is housed in McCartney’s old school, which underwent a multi-million pound renovation to transform it into a state-of-the-art performing arts higher education institution.

LIPA puts on over 30 public performances each year, with productions often gaining critical acclaim in The Liverpool Echo and The Daily Post. From classic dramas, issue-based contemporary plays, popular musical theatre and inspiring dance performances to pop, rock and jazz concerts – LIPA has something for everyone.

What's on near LIPA, The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

17 Mar – 4 Apr 2026

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Waiting For Godot at Liverpool Everyman

Waiting for Godot – Samuel Beckett’s revolutionary play that changed modern theatre forever – comes to Liverpool Everyman in spring 2026.

From £13.00

13 Sep – 4 Oct

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Romeo & Juliet at Liverpool Everyman

Heart-wrenching, potent and powerful, director Ellie Hurt takes this Shakespearean classic back to its brilliant basics.

From £11.00

20 Sep – 1 Nov

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Rediscover the work of Alfred Hitchcock with FACT’s 10-film retrospective.

From £9.35

31 Aug – 1 Sep

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From £9.35

27 Sep

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From £19.50

Until 28 Dec

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6 Sep

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From £70.00

16 Sep – 21 Sep

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Free entry

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