Things to do in Liverpool this weekend - 25-27 February - Tiger Who Came to Tea, space exploration, Beatles

From a exploring the universe to a family friendly musical, we’ve put together a what’s on video guide to some of the best events to enjoy in the city in the coming days.
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Space, The Universe and Everything - Liverpool Cathedral

Space, The Universe & EverythingSpace, The Universe & Everything
Space, The Universe & Everything

In just one night, travel through space, light and time, from the first step on the Moon to the edge of the Universe then back again, without leaving the inside of the Cathedral. The new immersive experience will see artwork projected onto the Cathedral's interior, highlighting its architecture, set to bespoke music. From artistic collaboration that brought you Angel Wings, that's on until Sunday, February 27.

Handwritten Beatles lyrics go on display

The personal notebook belonging to The Beatles' tour manager Mal EvansThe personal notebook belonging to The Beatles' tour manager Mal Evans
The personal notebook belonging to The Beatles' tour manager Mal Evans

The Beatles Story, Liverpool, has a new addition with a previously unseen notebook belonging to The Beatles' Tour Manager Mal Evans. The rare notebook, compiled between 1967-68, features Paul McCartney's handwritten draft lyrics for 'Hey Jude', a part-lyric for 'Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band', recording notes by George Harrison for 'All You Need Is Love' as well as lyrics for a number of other songs. As well as poetry and doodles, the notebook also includes a design for the famous 'Sgt Pepper' drum skin featured on the cover of the record.

Sickert: A Life in Art - Walker Art Gallery

Walter Sickert, Brighton Pierrots, 1915. Image: TateWalter Sickert, Brighton Pierrots, 1915. Image: Tate
Walter Sickert, Brighton Pierrots, 1915. Image: Tate
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It's your last chance to see Sickert: A Life in Art at the Walker Art Gallery. Explore one of Britain's most important and radical artists through an uncompromising body of work and experience first-hand how Sickert chronicled Britain during a period of rapid change. The Walker holds 348 of the artist's drawings, which is the most extensive collection in the world, and most of these have never been displayed before. That's runs until Sunday, February 27.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea - St Helens Theatre Royal

An annotated page from ‘The Tiger who came to tea’ by Judith Kerr. Image: Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesAn annotated page from ‘The Tiger who came to tea’ by Judith Kerr. Image: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
An annotated page from ‘The Tiger who came to tea’ by Judith Kerr. Image: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Based on the book by Judith Kerr, the musical play comes direct from the West End. Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this family show; packed with magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy sit down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! From the March 1 to 3.

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