A huge Merseybeat show is coming to the picturesque Port Sunlight village this March! On Saturday 1st March 2025, This Is Merseybeat returns to The Gladstone Theatre following sell-out shows — featuring Cavern Club favourites The Shakers, Neil Ainsby as Gerry Marsden, Victoria Jones as Cilla Black and Paul Codman as narrator.
The spellbinding show takes the audience on a nostalgic trip through the Merseybeat era via stunning live performances and a captivating narrative. From Gerry & The Pacemakers to The Searchers to The Beatles, This Is Merseybeat takes a deep dive into the iconic Liverpool movement that changed music forever.
With many 5 star reviews, the unique show makes its much anticipated return to the historic Gladstone Theatre. The show celebrates 62 years of the Mersey Sound and features the 60s sound of Liverpool, just like it used to be, live on stage and with compelling narrative from renowned Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse actor, Paul Codman.
This Is Merseybeat is very much a love letter to Liverpool as every song in the show was performed by a Liverpool 60s artist, thus showcasing the city’s world-beating musical heritage like no other touring production. The acts on the night are some of the Cavern Club’s finest performers including The Shakers, who are considered ’the best Merseybeat group out of Liverpool since the 60!’ by THE BEAT magazine.
Liverpool musician/actor and founder of The Shakers, Tony O’Keeffe, who wrote and produced the show, said: “We’ve had a successful run of shows around the UK since the debut show in 2018 and the feedback is always incredible. It’s a really special show that truly transports you back to the iconic Merseybeat era and we’ve enjoyed many packed houses including a sell-out show at The Gladstone Theatre back in 2023.”
He continued: “The Gladstone Theatre is the perfect venue for this show — steeped in history and set in the picturesque Port Sunlight village. You will hear the big Mersey Sound hits, classic Cavern stompers and a shot of rhythm & blues (with a little rock ’n’ roll on the side for good measure) from The Beatles, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers, Cilla Black, Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, The Big Three and many more.”
Tony’s band, The Shakers have, been resident in the Cavern Club since 2006 and are Merseyside’s foremost beat combo around today. Having shared a stage with Liverpool 60s legends, The Searchers and the late Gerry Marsden, they have also backed many 60s artists such as US rock & roll stars, Tommy Roe, Chris Montez and Elvis’ guitarist, James Burton.
They have backed Merseybeat alumni such as The Searchers’ Mike Pender, The Merseybeats’ Billy Kinsley, The Hollies’ Terry Sylvester, Swingin’ Blue Jeans’ Ray Ennis, The Mojos’ Nick Crouch, the late Kingsize Taylor and Undertakers’ Geoff Nugent, The Big Three’s Brian Griffiths, Karl Terry, Beryl Marsden and Lee Curtis. With top draw entertainment and striking narrative, it’s a must see show for local music lovers!
This Is Merseybeat returns to The Gladstone Theatre on Saturday 1st March 2025 following sell-out shows — featuring Cavern Club favourites The Shakers, Neil Ainsby as Gerry Marsden, Victoria Jones as Cilla Black and Paul Codman as narrator. Tickets are on sale and cost £23.
This Is Merseybeat / The Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight Village, Wirral / Saturday 1st March 2025, 7pm
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