Performing arts

LIPA Sixth Form College (LSFC) has been rated as ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted, just two-and-a-half years after it opened. The inspection, LSFC’s first, took place over three days at the end of February. It achieved the highest possible rating for effectiveness of leadership and management; quality of teaching, learning ...

Rainford High’s production of the hit musical, Oliver! had the audience wanting more after four stand-out performances. The cast and live band was made up of 60 students, as well as a further 10 fulfilling technical roles. Students from years seven to 13 had been working on the production since September, which ...

Schools from across the region have come together to sing and record a charity single in aid of Children in Need. The team behind the Educate Awards partnered with Formby High School's senior assistant headteacher, Steve Cook and music technology teacher, Gary Heatherington, to write a song to help raise money ...

Fans of best-selling author, Helen Forrester, will be delighted to learn that her acclaimed autobiography, By The Waters Of Liverpool, is being brought to life on stage by writer/co-producer Rob Fennah. A long-time friend of Helen, Rob was behind the success of both the musical and stage play versions of ...

St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School has held a music festival for the whole community, bringing a close to its 60th anniversary celebrations. The #StCuthFEST event celebrated the diversity of music from the school’s past, present and future and was hosted by Wish FM presenter and Saints Stadium announcer, Chris Milow. The festival ...