A Merseyside arts festival will be rolling out the red carpet for a royal visit – of sorts. The Prescot Festival, in June, will feature a special screening of The Queen, the 2006 feature film that won both an Oscar and a BAFTA for star Dame Helen Mirren. The event coincides with Queen Elizabeth II’s…
10Feb
Prescot Festival Short Story Competition 2012
Do you love words? Are you imaginative? Do you have an urge to put pen to paper? Entry to the 2012 Prescot Festival Short Story Competition is open to non-professional writers of all ages living in Merseyside. To start you off, we’re giving you a choice of two words, or themes, to inspire your story: CELEBRATION…
06Feb
Soprano Worth the Icy Walk
Granted, it was a challenge getting people to brave very icy pavements to come and hear Laura Hudson on Sunday, 5 February. But the recital, which featured English, Russian and German songs, was much enjoyed by all. We’re particularly looking forward to hearing the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra later this month. Here’s a snippet from…
27Jan
Soprano Sensation Laura Hudson Back in Prescot
Arts in Prescot is delighted to have soprano Laura Hudson back in Prescot, where, with the help of her operatic chums, she has been regularly performing in the parish church. We are pleased to note that Laura’s magnificent voice has caught the attention of the local press. Click here to read about her in the…
17Jan
Love Is in the Air
It rather seems that love is in the air around Prescot these days. On Sunday, 5 February, Prescot’s loveliest soprano, Laura Hudson, will be joined by her operatic friends for the song recital LOVE WENT A-RIDING. From 16 to 18 February, the Rainhill Garrick Society will present 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD, the classic play telling the true…