Get ready for a nostalgic trip back to the swinging sixties as the incredible This Is Merseybeat returns to the iconic Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight Village! Taking place on Friday 16th April 2027, this spectacular live music show brings the magic of Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club to the Wirral for one unforgettable night!
Celebrating the golden age of Liverpool music, This Is Merseybeat is a vibrant, energetic and authentic tribute to the sound that changed the world. Featuring some of the finest musicians on the Merseybeat scene, the show takes audiences right back to the early 1960s, when Liverpool was the centre of the musical universe and bands like The Beatles, Gerry & The Pacemakers and The Searchers were taking the world by storm.
Direct from the world-famous Cavern Club, the production features resident Merseybeat band The Shakers alongside a host of talented guest performers, recreating the sights, sounds and excitement of an era that put Liverpool firmly on the musical map. And with rave reviews, sell-out performances and an incredible musical pedigree behind it, this promises to be a fantastic night of entertainment at one of Wirral’s most treasured theatres!
Imagine stepping back into Liverpool in 1963. The Cavern Club is buzzing, Beatlemania is taking hold and a whole new sound is sweeping across Britain. That’s exactly the atmosphere This Is Merseybeat brings to life! Taking audiences on a musical journey through the birth of the Mersey Sound and the British Invasion, the show celebrates the incredible artists who helped make Liverpool the music capital of the world.
This Is Merseybeat has been delighting audiences since 2018, earning glowing reviews for its authenticity, energy and brilliant performances. Expect an exhilarating mix of Merseybeat classics, Cavern Club favourites, rhythm and blues and good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll, with music associated with legendary names including The Beatles, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers, Cilla Black, Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas and The Big Three.
There are also classic numbers associated with rock ‘n’ roll greats such as Chuck Berry, Larry Williams and Little Richard, whose music helped inspire Liverpool’s early beat groups. What makes This Is Merseybeat particularly special is that every song featured in the production was performed by a Liverpool artist during the 1960s, making it a true celebration of the city’s extraordinary musical heritage.
Whether you grew up with the Mersey Sound or simply love great live music, this is a show guaranteed to transport you back to one of the most exciting periods in popular music history! At the heart of the production are The Shakers, one of Merseyside’s most respected and authentic beat groups. Resident performers at the legendary Cavern Club since 2006, The Shakers have spent two decades keeping the unmistakable sound of the sixties alive.
For this special Gladstone Theatre performance, they’ll be joined by Neil Ainsby as Gerry Marsden and Victoria Jones as Cilla Black, bringing two of Liverpool’s most beloved musical icons back into the spotlight. Renowned Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse actor Paul Codman will also be appearing as the show’s charismatic host, guiding audiences through this fabulous celebration of Merseyside’s musical past.
Organiser Tony O’Keeffe, founder of The Shakers, said: “We’re really excited to be bringing the show back to the beautiful Port Sunlight, in the iconic Gladstone Theatre! These shows take audiences on an incredible journey through the exciting Merseybeat era and they are often sell-outs — with rave reviews that we’re really proud of. Our line up is so talented and its as close to the Merseybeat era as you’re going to get!”
With a combination of exceptional musicianship, theatrical storytelling and timeless songs, This Is Merseybeat is far more than your average tribute show. It’s a love letter to Liverpool and the music that made the city famous across the globe. With the show’s outstanding reputation and previous sell-out performances, music fans won’t want to miss this special return to Port Sunlight!
This Is Merseybeat / The Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight, Wirral / Friday 16th April 2027
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