Downstairs at the Everyman announces new season of events with comedy, cabaret, and loads more

Get ready for a spectacular season Downstairs at the Everyman.

Downstairs at the Everyman is set to host an exciting lineup of theatre talks, comedy nights, interactive murder mysteries, spine-chilling ghost stories, dazzling burlesque, and Eurovision celebrations.

Ever thought you were the next Miss Marple or Sherlock Holmes, or could solve a case quicker than The Thursday Murder Club? If so, why not give the popular interactive Murder Mysteries a try.

Step into a world of intrigue, deception, and suspense with three thrilling new shows: Death on Deck from Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 July, A Matinee Murder from Thursday 11 to Saturday 13 September, and Murder at Hope Manor from Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 December.

Celebrate International Women’s Day with Black women creatives at Goddess: Open Mic Night on Friday 7 March.

The finest women comedians from the North West and beyond take the stage at Fem de la Femme on the fourth Thursday of every month, alongside the Fem de la Festival, which runs from Thursday 22 to Saturday 24 May.

The festival will also feature stalls from female-led businesses, along with Find Your Funny workshops and a Q&A panel session on Saturday 24 May for women navigating the industry. The Spare Rib: A Decade in the Making will mark 10 years of unforgettable burlesque, drag, and cabaret on Friday 28 March.

Liverpool’s Eurovision celebrations are unmissable. Nana Funks Eurovision Warm Up! on Friday 16 May kicks off the fun, as the sensational Nana Funk leads a night of singalongs, dancing, and surprise guest performances.

On Saturday 17 May Eurovision Watch Party brings fans together for karaoke, drinks, and a live screening of the grand final from Basel.

A new monthly series of talks, Spotlight & Scones, welcomes a guest host to speak on all things theatre-related. The first guest hosts, Vicki Adlard and Moira Callaghan, will discuss the history of the Everyman & Playhouse theatres on Friday 4 April.

For anyone interested in a more in-depth exploration of all things backstage, why not take a tour of the Everyman’s award-winning building, from backstage to wardrobe and onto the stage, before indulging in a delightful afternoon tea?

Afternoon Tea & Tour will take place on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 April, Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 May, and from Tuesday 7 to Saturday 11 October.

Tickets for all productions are now on sale.