Press release: The Prescot Festival of Music & the Arts pays tribute to a popular star of stage, screen and TV this year. Most people know that playwright Willy Russell was born in neighbouring Whiston, but his classic BBC TV play Our Day Out boasts another local connection, too—it starred much-missed Prescot character actor Bill…
09Oct
Join the Wizard’s Quest This October
A fairy-tale experience taking place in the woodlands of Prescot Parish Church, The Wizard’s Quest takes you on a magical journey to find the great wizard’s daughter, Miranda, and return her to the palace in time for the Halloween ball. The 50-minute walkabout adventure introduces you to fairies and fools, and all manner of fantastical forest creatures as…
11Oct
Organs & Old Lace
Organ music tends to attract niche audiences, so we were delighted to see a record turnout at the annual Prescot Parish Organ Recital last month. Bravo! to Tim Hall, as well as guest musicians Laura Bonnett (on flute) and Dr Robert Howard (accompanying on piano). Starting tonight (Thursday, 11 October), the Rainhill Garrick Society presents…