Lively week at The Atkinson in Southport with Andy Hamilton, new Gordon Cheung exhibition and more

Cake & Classical: The Dell’Arte Tivoli Players

Monday 5 June 2023. 12:30pm

Coffee-house music from the turn of the 20th Century.

The Atkinson is working in partnership with L’Orchestra dell’ Arte to bring high quality, accessible classical music to Southport.

Refreshments served from 12:30pm.
Performance starts at 1pm.

Gods of Graeco-Roman Egypt

Wednesday 7 June 2023. 7pm.
Free for members / £5 for public. Pay on the door. 

During the Graeco-Roman Period (c. 300 BCE – 300 CE), the Egyptian pantheon took on new forms to meet the needs of a multicultural society. This lecture reviews the evidence for hybrid Egyptian, Greek and Roman gods in domestic, temple and funerary settings, and acts as an introduction to Manchester Museum’s blockbuster international touring exhibition ‘Golden Mummies of Egypt‘.

Dr Campbell Price is Curator of Egypt and Sudan at Manchester Museum, Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool and Chair of Trustees at the Egypt Exploration Society.

Grateful Fred’s: Americana & Roots Music

Wednesday 7 June 2023.
Advance £13 / Doors £15. 

Grateful Fred’s have been pioneering Americana and Roots music in Formby, Southport and Liverpool since 2010 and during that time have presented some of the best US, Canadian and World artists.

On the first Wednesday of every month, join the Fredhead’s at The Atkinson for a wonderful night of live acoustic music.

Lineup:

7.30pm – April Moon
8pm – Vanessa Murray
8.40pm – Interval
9pm – The Often Herd

An Evening with Andy Hamilton

Wednesday 7 June 2023.8pm.

In an intimate evening of comic reflection, reminiscence, and revelation, award-winning writer and comedian Andy Hamilton looks back over his more than forty years in comedy and seventy(ish) years on the planet and tries to answer some questions!

Simply Dylan

Friday 9 June 2023. 7:30pm.

Simply Dylan delivers the songs of Bob Dylan with no attempt to imitate or impersonate the prodigious songwriter. John O’Connell‘s band focus on the bringing Dylan’s lyrics and clever storytelling alive with a joyous and exuberant sound.

Oh! What A Night

Saturday 10 June 2023. 7:30pm.
SOLD OUT

Go back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Featuring songs such Sherry, Let’s Hang On, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, and many, many more.

New Exhibition:

Gordon Cheung: The Garden of Perfect Brightness

Saturday 3 June 2023  –  Saturday 9 September 2023

A poetic exploration of the relationship between nature, culture, and power in the digital age. Through a series of paintings and sculptures, viewers are invited to contemplate the rise and fall of civilisations in the age of globalisation.

The show is constructed around the concept of a Chinese garden with sculptures created from Financial Times newspapers which draw inspiration from traditional Chinese ‘scholar’s rocks’ or ‘spirit stones’. Embodying microcosms of landscapes they are meditative focal points between nature and civilisation.

Shop:

Father’s Day Inspirations! 

Monday – Saturday. 10am – 4pm.

We have a delightful selection of thoughtful presents that are sure to make your dad feel loved and appreciated. Whether your father is a sports enthusiast, a history lover, or a local Sandgrounder, we have something special for everyone.

Technical Manager – Atkinson Theatre

Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 18/06/2023 at 23:55

We are seeking to recruit a Technical Manager to lead on the technical requirements for all productions and events delivered in our Theatre & Studio spaces.  This is a crucial role, not only in terms of back-of-house management but also in developing professional relationships and upholding the reputation of the venue.

You will have experience of working at a senior technical level within a theatre and multi-venue arts environment, including staff management.