Albert Dock Company Ltd, 22 Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AF

What’s On at Albert Dock – August 2009

Head to the Albert Dock this summer for Bug-Themed Family Fun!

This new attraction opened to the public on 1 July 2009. The BugWorld Experience is
located in the Grand Hall on The Colonnades and is the first of its kind in the UK. It
features themed areas from around the world to give visitors an unforgettable experience;
get the chance to handle bugs like the giant hissing cockroach and those that like their
day out with a sting in the tail can head to Base Camp to sample insect food delicacies
from around the world including chilli locusts, meal worm pancakes and oven baked
tarantula!

It’s a must for all budding scientists, adventurers and travellers where you can get up
close and personal to insects and bugs in a fun and educational way.

Between 14 – 16 August 2009 at the Pier Head, Albert Dock and Salthouse Dock you
can join in the fun with ‘Art On The Waterfront’, a family-friendly programme inspired by
Tate Liverpool’s Colour Chart exhibition, that will animate the docks with a whole host
of creative activities for children and adults. Colour-themed street theatre, music, dance
and aquatic installations by day, and, at night, an extraordinary sound and light
installation and special event designed to illuminate one of the city’s most beautiful
buildings. For details see Tate Liverpool’s listing below.

There’s a packed events calendar throughout the month from Kid’s Workshops at
the Beatles Story, meeting pirates at the Maritime Museum, sniffer dog
demonstrations at Seized – Revenue and Customs Uncovered (inside the Maritime
Museum) and Slavery Remembrance Day is commemorated with a two day festival
at the International Slavery Museum on the 22 and 23 August 2009.

Please take a look at the guide and see what else is happening here this August.
Attractions, Events & Exhibitions

BUGWORLD EXPERIENCE
Grand Hall, The Colonnades
+44(0)151 708 4938 www.bugworldexperience.co.uk
Open daily 10.00 – 19.00

Liverpool’s Albert Dock has become a hive of activity as kids and adults alike swarm to a
unique new attraction, the BugWorld Experience.

Just opened, the BugWorld Experience is the first of its kind in the UK. It shows visitors
the world through a bug’s eyes, testing their bravery, wit and skill with interactive
challenges and games along the way. Guided through simulated environments from a
rainforest to a savannah to the everyday British home, visitors can see, find out about
and even interact with the bugs that inhabit each.

As well as getting the chance to handle bugs like the giant hissing cockroach, those that
like their day out with a sting in the tail can head to the BugWorld Experience Base
Camp, to sample insect food delicacies from around the world, including chilli locusts,
meal worm pancakes and oven baked tarantula!

“There’ll be a real buzz around the place, and that’s not just the Panamanian paper
wasps!” says the BugWorld Experience general manager Jenny Dobson. “In all
seriousness, this is a must for all budding scientists, adventurers and travellers. Nowhere
else in Britain could they get up close and personal to insects and bugs like this in a fun
and educational way.”

A number of endangered species have become residents of the BugWorld Experience,

where the bug experts are committed to helping maintain and boost their populations
through conservation, education and carefully planned breeding programmes.

Visitors love these bugs and are not to be missed:-

• Preying mantis
• Death stalker scorpion
• Red spotted assassin bug
• Giant centipede
• Mexican red knee tarantula
• The critically endangered Partula Snail, which is extinct in the wild
THE BEATLES STORY
Britannia Vaults
+44(0)151 709 1963 www.beatlesstory.com info@beatlesstory.com
Open daily 09.00 –19.00 (Last admission 17.00)
Contact the Beatles Story for ticket prices

See how four young lads from Liverpool were propelled to the dizzy heights of worldwide
fame and fortune to become the greatest band of all time. Hear the story unfold through
the ‘Living History’ audio guide, narrated by John Lennon's sister Julia, and view some
amazing and rare Beatles artifacts along the way.

Come and browse in the new Fab4Store integral gift shop and enjoy a delicious snack in
the Beatles-inspired coffeehouse.

o John Lennon's iconic round spectacles

o Brian Epstein describing his first impressions of the Beatles
o George Harrison's first ever guitar
o The world's only 'blue' White Album
o An interview with Paul McCartney, never heard before
o The emotional and evocative White Room

Fun for all the Family at the Beatles Story!

With The Beatles being discovered by a new fan base every year, the Beatles Story
provides the ideal fun, family day out for all ages. To reflect this the new interactive,
hands-on Discovery Zone is now open for families to enjoy. Employing the latest
groundbreaking technology, its fully interactive learning centre will allow young and old
alike, to learn about The Beatles’ music, the times they lived in and their influential
legacy.

Specialist facilitators, who will be on hand to answer questions and ensure visitors have a
fab time, will staff the Discovery Zone. Guests will have the opportunity to create their
very own newspaper, select a song at 1950s NEMS record store, create their own
Beatles inspired artwork and play a Beatles tune on a giant piano.

An exciting programme of family workshops have been scheduled throughout the year to
keep the kids occupied.

BEATLES STORY 2009 SUMMER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

Beatles Image Inspired Collage
1 August 2009 at 2.00 pm
Children can use lots of different Beatles imagery and create their very own Beatles
inspired collage.

Yellow Submarine Mobile Making

5 and 8 August 2009 at 2.00 pm

Come and make your own musical mobile! Is your favourite character a Blue Meanie or
Young Fred? Find out who they are in our fun workshop.

Andy Warhol Inspired Mega

5 and 8 August 2009 at 2.00 pm
Come and make your own musical mobile! Is your favourite character a Blue Meanie or
Young Fred? Find out who they are in our fun workshop.

Andy Warhol inspired Mega Collage

12 and 15 August 2009 at 2.00 pm

Can you help us create a giant collage made up of all things Beatles? Submarines,
guitars, Beatles faces, sitars, animals that appear in Beatles songs…come and see what
you can do!

Design a Beatles Record Cover

19 and 22 August 2009 at 2.00 pm

Children can learn some of the history behind the 7” single and look at some of the single
album covers released by the Beatles. They can then create their own Beatles inspired
album cover using supplied imagery and lots of imagination!

Klaus Voormann Collage

29 August at 2.00 pm

Find out about the artist who created the Revolver album cover and have a go at creating
your own version.

Yellow Submarine Mobile

31 August 2009 at 2.00 pm

Come and make your own musical mobile! Is your favourite character a Blue Meanie or
Young Fred? Find out who they are in our fun workshop.

ONGOING EXHIBITIONS

Give Peace a Chance: John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Bed In for Peace
Until 15 August 2009

Through stories and unique photographs, many never seen before, the Give Peace A
Chance exhibition of over 40 images offers guests a seat on the edge of John and Yoko’s
bed in Suite 1742 at The Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal between 26 May and 2 June
1969.

The Beatles Story is live on MySpace. Beatles fans from all over the world can view its
profile at www.myspace.com/beatlesstory and become a friend.
Open June - August, Monday to Sunday from 10.00 – 17.50
+44(0)151 702 7400 www.tate.org.uk/liverpool visiting.liverpool@tate.org.uk

Colour Chart: Reinventing Colour, 1950 to Today

Fourth Floor Galleries
29 May until 13 September 2009
10:00-17:50

Colour Chart: Reinventing Colour, 1950 to Today looks at the moment in twentieth-
century art when a group of artists began to perceive colour as 'readymade' rather than
as scientific or expressive.

This rich and vibrant exhibition will include works by more than forty artists, including
Ellsworth Kelly, Andy Warhol, Gerhard Richter, Frank Stella, Yves Klein, Richard Serra,
John Baldessari, Dan Flavin, Damien Hirst, David Batchelor, Jim Lambie, Angela Bulloch
and Cory Archangel.

£8, £6 Concessions, Free for Tate Members, Children under 12 Free

DLA Piper Series: This is Sculpture

First and Second Floor Galleries
From 1 May 2009 – 11 April 2010
10:00-17:50

DLA Piper Series: This is Sculpture takes an ambitious and revolutionary look at the
history of modern and contemporary sculpture. This new collection display continues to
examine and question the trajectory of artistic innovation in twentieth-century art and
beyond.

Sculpture in the form of object, installation, assemblage and ready-made will sit
alongside more surprising forms, such as painting, video, photography, language and
performance.

In addition, key figures from the cultural arena have been invited to co-curate selected
sections of the display, offering their own inspiring interpretations of the Tate Collection.
Reflecting their own specialist practice, they present us with new ways of seeing and
appreciating sculpture.

DLA Piper Series: This is Sculpture includes by artists such as Sir Jacob Epstein, Henry
Moore, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Arman, Yayoi Kusama, Joseph Beuys, Gilbert &
George, Cornelia Parker and Michael Landy.

Admission Free.
ARTIST ROOMS: Sol LeWitt
Wolfson Room
12 May – 13 September 2009
10:00 - 17:50
Admission Free

Tate Liverpool presents a major wall drawing by influential American artist Sol LeWitt as
part of the first UK tour of ARTIST ROOMS, a collection created by dealer and collector
Anthony d'Offay and acquired by the nation in 2008. The concept was to devote one
room to an artist and show simultaneously in galleries across the UK.

Sol LeWitt (1928-2007) was a pioneer of Conceptual Art and Minimalism. In 1969, he
began to conceive guidelines for two-dimensional works drawn directly on the wall. Over
1,200 of his wall drawings have been executed so far, and his art continues to influence
artists and fascinate audiences in various sites across the world.

At Tate Liverpool the monumental and colourful Wall Drawing #1136 (2004) spans the 22
metre long wall of the ground floor gallery.

The UK tour of ARTIST ROOMS has only been made possible through the exceptional
generosity of independent charity The Art Fund and, in Scotland, of the Scottish
Government.

COLOUR REMIXED
Saturday, 15 August 2009
16.00 – 21.00
Admission Free

Join us for an evening for colourful interaction and music inspired by the exhibition Colour
Chart: Reinventing Colour, 1950 to Today.

Lighting Lab 16.00 - 20.00, Concourse. Free, booking recommended

Create interesting shadows and try colour mixing at this special session led by light and
sound artist Kathrine Sandys.

Chimes for a Wall Drawing 18.00-19.00, Wolfson Gallery. Free, no booking required.

Become completely immersed in the sound of Sol LeWitt's Wall Drawing #1136 as
composer and sound artist Wil Bolton plays live in the gallery. Bolton combines
electronic tones with processed acoustic sounds including field recordings and musical
instruments. In the spirit of Sol LeWitt's use of seriality and arbitrary systems, Bolton
uses the work as an inspiration and graphic score, mapping the seven spectrum colours
onto the corresponding notes on coloured chime bars to produce an electro-acoustic
composition.

Not Just the Blues, 19.00 - 21.00, Foyer. Free, no booking required.

Enjoy a play list of genre-hopping tunes from the last half century inspired by Colour Chart.
Expect the tenuous, the direct, the corny, but not the obvious. Mixed by Mike Stout.

For tickets, call 0151 702 7400.

COLOUR TENT
Tate Liverpool, Mermaid Court
Monday, 10 August – Sunday, 16 August 2009
11.00 - 17.00
For all aged 13 - 25

This summer, Tate Liverpool is showcasing an exciting, vibrant exhibition, Colour Chart:
Reinventing Colour, 1950 to Today, all the way from MoMA in New York.

Young Tate will be bringing it to life in our Colour Tent, a young people's drop in
marquee run by us and open to everyone aged 13 - 25. Come and enjoy the colour, meet
new people, do some creative stuff, try out experiments in colour, listen to great live
bands and soak up the atmosphere.

Monday, 10 August – Wednesday, 12 August 2009 12.30 - 17.00

Drop in and get creative

Thursday, 13 August 2009 11.00 - 17.00

Live bands and performances

Friday, 14 August 2009 11.00 - 17.00

Lantern Making for Young People
Saturday, 15 August and Sunday, 16 August 2009 11.00 - 17.00
Bring your family!

Free, booking recommended. Booking is required for some events. Please see the
schedule for full details. For tickets, call 0151 702 7400

PAINT IT IN
Education Studio
25 July - 31 August 2009
11.00 - 17.00

A series of summer painting workshops for families inspired by the Colour Chart
exhibition. Experiment with colour in the painting studio by exploring the artists and
artworks from Colour Chart, and use artist’s techniques and colour clues from all around
Tate Liverpool.

Free, no booking necessary. For all ages.

LANTERN MAKING FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG TATE

Mermaid Courtyard, Tate Liverpool
Friday, 14 August 2009, 11.00 – 17.00
Saturday, 15 August 2009, 11.00 – 17.00

Create magical coloured box lanterns to light up the waterfront during a spectacular
parade on Saturday evening with the Liverpool Lantern Company – visit
www.liverpool.gov.uk/culture

Lantern making for families with Young Tate is part of a series of exciting events at Tate
Liverpool in celebration of Art on the Waterfront, 14 - 16 August 2009, a family friendly
feast of fun that will animate the docks with a whole host of creative activities for children
and their adults.

Free. No booking necessary. For ages 0-12.

For tickets, call 0151 702 7400

BALL POND BOBBY

Saturday, 15 August – Sunday, 16 August 2009
Performances are at 11.30 and 15.00 (approximately 40 minutes)

Bobby's trip to the Ball pond takes us into another world as we dive deep down into a child's
imagination ... through the universe of lost socks, hidden games and magic sweets. We
swim through spheres and encounter a universe of mislaid toys, goldfish and balloons. A
visual theatre event by Dynamic New Animation Theatre Company featuring puppetry,
dance choreography and a specially composed soundtrack.

Ball Pond Bobby is part of a series of exciting events at Tate Liverpool in celebration of Art on
the Waterfront, 14 -16 August, a family friendly feast of fun that will animate the docks with a
whole host of creative activities for children and their adults.

Free. Booking recommended.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-book tickets at www.tate.org.uk/liverpool or
call 0151 702 7400. For ages 2 – 5. For tickets call 0151 702 7400.

LUCKY DIP PAINTING

Sunday 16 August 2009
11.00 – 17.00
Tate Liverpool, Mermaid Court

A fun event for families in the Colour Tent, prepare to get messy! Take a chance and choose
from our lucky dips to join in our big painting. Aprons provided.

Lucky dip painting is part of a series of exciting events at Tate Liverpool in celebration of Art
on the Waterfront, 14 - 16 August 2009, a family friendly feast of fun that will animate the
docks with a whole host of creative activities for children and their adults.

Free. No booking necessary

For ages 0 - 12
For tickets, call 0151 702 7400

TATE EXPLORERS
Every Sunday during August
13.30 - 16.30

Children aged between 0 and 12 (and their adults!) are challenged to visit the Explorers Base
Camp trolley to collect a map or activity bag. The maps take the young explorers on a journey
of discovery to see, feel and learn about the art in the gallery. Before they return back to base
camp they create some art of their own, inspired by their exploration. Start at the ground floor
and work your way up.

Admission free, no booking necessary. For ages 0 – 12. For tickets, call 0151 702 7400.
TALES AT TATE
The first Saturday of Every Month, February - December 2009
13.00 - 15.00 Admission Free

Join poet and Storyteller John Hughes as he tells his interactive poems in our gallery space.

MERSEYSIDE MARITIME MUSEUM

Open daily 10.00 –17.00; admission free
+44(0)151 478 4499 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime

Set sail and drop anchor for a fun day out for the whole family at Merseyside Maritime
Museum. Explore the large and varied collections, reflecting the seafaring importance of
Liverpool as a gateway to the world. This shipshape museum contains four floors of
fascinating galleries that explore the city’s maritime legacy. Displays examine Liverpool’s
important role during the Second World War, life at sea with the merchant navy and also
include the Titanic, Lusitania and Forgotten Empress Galleries.

Magical History Tour

Until 27 September 2009

Take a trip in our time travelling taxi and celebrate 800 years of Liverpool’s colourful
history, from fishing village to modern metropolis. Find out what happened to the long-
lost Liverpool Castle and discover the secrets of the Pool, the muddy river inlet that gave
the city its name.

Hands-on With the Vikings

1.30, 2.30 & 3.30 pm
6, 26, 30 August 2009

Learn how the Vikings lived in this interactive session (suitable for all ages).

Magical Musical Tour

2.00 pm and 3.00 pm
5 August 2009

Sing along with our tribute to Liverpool music through the decades.

Liverpool - This Is Your life

1, 2 and 3.00 pm
5 and19 August 2009

Join us for a whirlwind tour of the Magical History Tour.

All Hands on Deck

1.00 – 4.00 pm
1, 2, 9, 12, 15 and 29 August 2009

Ever wondered why a ship is always a she or what a ‘Fid’ is? Join our resident
demonstrator and find out. (suitable for all ages)

There Be Pirates
2.00 pm and 3.00 pm
1 and 2 August 2009

Join ‘There Be Pirates’! All the way from California. This fantastic acoustic
band specialise in singing songs of the sea from Pirate days gone by.

Monsters of the Deep

1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
4, 11, 18, 25 and 31 August 2009

Drop anchor and create your own nautical monster.

Nautical Arts and Crafts

1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
3 and 24 August 2009

A sea-themed arts and crafts session. (suitable for all ages)

The Tug Brocklebank

10.30 -12.00 pm
17 and 24 August 2009

The volunteer crew give a fascinating behind the scenes tour of the ship moored at the
Albert Dock.

Spotlight on the Titanic

11.00 am - 3, 4, 8, 10, 12, 16, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 30 and 31 August 2009
1.00 pm - 26, 30 August, 2009
2.00 pm - 26, 30 August, 2009
3.00 pm - 26, 30 August, 2009
4.00 pm - 26 August, 2009

Join our resident demonstrator and hear facts and myths that surround the sinking of the
Titanic. (suitable for all ages)

Titanic - The Quartermaster’s Story

1.30, 2.30 and 3.30 pm
8 August 2009

Robert Hichins was at the wheel when Titanic hit the iceberg. Hear his fascinating story
told by our resident actor. (suitable for all ages)

Shiver Me Timbers
At intervals between 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm
1 and 2 August 2009
1.30, 2.30 and 3.30 pm
13, 16, 20 and 27 August 2009

Come and meet our very own pirate to find out about a life on the ocean wave and see if
you have what it takes to be a fearsome treasure hunter in our interactive storytelling
session!

All Aboard the Shackamaxon

At intervals Between 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm
29 August, 2009

Join us in the Emigration gallery as the good ship Shackamaxon prepares for a voyage to
the New World.

Wartime at the Piermaster’s House

At intervals between 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm
8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26 and 29 August 2009

Meet Rose the Piermaster’s wife as she prepares for another day of rations and
blackouts. (suitable for all ages)

Storytelling on Sea Urchins

11.00 am
4, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 and 31 August 2009

Story-time fun for your little ones at our early years gallery on the first floor. (suitable for
all ages)

The Leaving of Liverpool

1.30, 2.30 and 3.30 pm
3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 August, 2009

Join our three travellers and listen to their tales of hope and fear on the way to the new
world. (suitable for all ages)

Lights Out!
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
5 and 16 August 2009

Join our ARP Warden in the Piermaster’s House.

Woodcarving
1.00 – 4.00 pm
16 and 29 August 2009

Discover the skill of traditional woodcarving with our nautical craftsman. (suitable for all
ages)

New Bistro-Style Restaurant to Open

A new bistro-style restaurant is set to open August 2009 as part of the redevelopment of
the fourth floor of the Maritime Museum. Serving a contemporary British menu,
Executive Chef, Nigel Paul Smith, will use locally sourced ingredients to recreate local
and seasonal classics with a modern twist. Completely refurbished in a contemporary
style inspired by the great ocean liners, the restaurant will offer a unique location and
stunning views over the Albert Dock. The development will also see improved
conference and function facilities at the venue.

Quayside Café
Daily 10.00 –16.30
Open daily, serving a selection of hot and cold drinks, snacks and filled baguettes.

Maritime and Customs & Excise Shop

The museum shop has a wide range of maritime themed gifts, books, postcards, posters
and pocket-money priced souvenirs.
SEIZED! CUSTOMS AND REVENUE UNCOVERED
Open daily 10.00 –17.00, admission free
Inside Merseyside Maritime Museum
+44(0)151 478 4499
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime

Come and explore a world of smuggling, tax evasion, protest and war and be amazed by
objects used to smuggle contraband. Learn about working on the dockside and try your
hand at steering a cutter, avoiding pirates and spotting suspects.

Little Smugglebusters Playday

10.30 am – 1.30 pm
2 August 2009

A day of Customs themed fun for little visitors: music, art, stories and dressing up too.
(suitable for under 5s)

Rummage
1, 1.30, 2, 3 & 3.30 pm
1 and 16 August 2009

Think you've got what it takes to be a Customs Officer? Come and search our ship to
see if you can spot any signs of smuggling. (suitable for all ages)
Pick up a free ticket at the Information Desk in the museum foyer.

Sniffer Dog Demonstrations

1, 2, 3 & 4.00 pm
6, 13*, 20 and 27 August 2009

They’re back! We welcome back the Customs Dog Team from Manchester Airport for
their summer visits to show off their skills.

*3.00 pm performance on 13 August will be BSL interpreted

Customs Contraband
1 – 4.00 pm
1, 2 and 15 August 2009

From counterfeits to cannabis, discover more about customs by getting your hands on
our contraband collections. (suitable for all ages)

Dockwatch
11.00 am – 5.00 pm
8 and 9 August 2009

Get close to the wildlife in the Albert Dock using the customs underwater camera. From
moon jellyfish to mussels it’s all here to see! (suitable for all ages)

Model Magic
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
12 August 2009
Discover how customs protect endangered species and make a model of your favourite
animal to take home.

That Felt Good

1.00 – 4.00 pm
5 August 2009

Have fun making your own felt creation from real sheep’s wool (suitable for all ages)

Travelling Light
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
19 August 2009

Make your own eco-friendly vehicle out of recycled materials and discover how Customs
help to protect the environment.

Customs Cutters
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
26 and 29 August 2009

Make your own cutter in this workshop and find out about the fastest boats on the high
seas! (suitable for all ages)

Grave Tales
1.00 pm, 2.00 pm and 3.00 pm
2, 7 and 21 August 2009

Parson Dodge will be lurking about the gallery. If you're lucky he may stop and tell you
all about the age-old battle between smugglers and Customs men.

Mother Redcap
1.00 pm, 2.00 pm and 3.00 pm
8, 9 and 19 August 2009

Mother Redcap will be on the gallery to captivate you with stories and songs about the
dark and dangerous world of smuggling around the Mersey.

Sniffer and Smugglebuster

1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
16 and 30 August 2009

Look out for our larger than life Sniffer Dog and his handler as they search around the
museum.

Storytelling with Customs

1.00 pm, 2.00 and 3.00 pm
30 August 2009

Join our storyteller to hear tales about some of the flora and fauna that Customs Officers
try to protect.
INTERNATIONAL SLAVERY MUSEUM
Open daily 10.00 – 17.00; admission free
+44(0)151 478 4499
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism

The International Slavery Museum is the only national museum in the world dealing with
transatlantic slavery and its legacy. Liverpool – central to the transatlantic slave trade in
the 18th century – is a fitting location for this groundbreaking museum. Containing
dynamic, powerful and moving displays about the horrific trade, the museum uncovers
the largely hidden account of the exploitation of Africa and Africans. A gallery on the
legacy of transatlantic slavery, both contemporary and historic, reflects issues that are
relevant to the world today.

Throughout the month National Museums Liverpool holds a series of events including
performances, talks, music, dance, craft activities and more. Some details are listed
below:-

Shoot Nations
Until 2 August 2009

An exhibition of photographs taken by young people as part of the Shoot Nations global
photography competition. The images capture the impact of our changing environment,
particularly the effects of global warming and intensive farming.

Slavery Remembrance Day

Open 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
22 and 23 August 2009

Slavery Remembrance Day 2009 will be commemorated with a two day festival at the
International Slavery Museum and Albert Dock on Saturday, 22 and Sunday, 23 August.
Join us for live music, community showcases, talks, family activities and a traditional
libation ceremony. Market stalls will also be trading traditional West African and
Caribbean food and cultural crafts.

Capoeira Club
1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
1, 8, 15 and 29 August 2009

Created by enslaved Africans brought to Brazil, Capoeira blends elements of dance,

martial arts and music to create a truly unique art form. Exciting to watch, but even more
fun to join in!

Handling Collection
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
19 August 2009

Meet our demonstrator and learn about life in West Africa before transatlantic slavery.
(suitable for all ages)

African Woodcarving
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
4 and 10 August 2009
See African woodcarving on the Life in West Africa gallery (suitable for all ages)

African Arts and Crafts

1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
11 and 25 August 2009

Try your hand at African art and make your own mask to take home. (suitable for all
ages)

African Batik
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
17 August, 2009

Drop-in for a fun-filled afternoon of craft activities and learn about the art of African Batik.

Carnival Crafts
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
3, 18 and 27 August 2009

Join us for an arts and crafts session inspired by the colourful world of the carnival.
(suitable for all ages)

Clay Creations
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
5 August 2009

Make your own clay sculptures based on West African culture and the use of Uli designs.
(suitable for all ages)

African Beats
1.30, 2.30 and 3.30 pm
30 and 31 August 2009

Feel the beat with an afternoon of African drumming and tribal dance. (suitable for all
ages)

Tales from Africa

1.30, 2.30 & 3.30 pm
2, 16 and 24 August 2009

Our interactive storytelling session will transport you to Africa. (suitable for all ages).

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

2.00 pm and 3.00 pm
12 and 26 August 2009

This performance tells the inspiring story of Diane Nash and her involvement with the civil
rights movement.

Destination Freedom
2.00 pm and 3.00 pm
13* and 20 August 2009

Based on the true story of William and Ellen Craft, this performance tells of Ellen’s
personal journey from enslavement to freedom.
*2.00 pm performance on 13 August will be BSL interpreted

SHIVERPOOL GHOST TOURS

Shop in Anchor Courtyard (next to Yellow Duckmarine Tours)
+44(0)151 709 2030 www.shiverpool.co.uk

Shiverpool only visit the most haunted sites, bringing local tales to life through the art of
performance and story telling. The culture and history of Liverpool will be spun both new
and old, with tales that are not often told and every story is based on real historical
evidence. Shiverpool run all year round and each tour can take up to 40 people per tour
but don’t be fooled into thinking there’s safety in numbers, watch out for the ‘others’
lurking around hidden corners.

Shiverpool Tours started in 2005 are all year round, critically acclaimed, theatrically led,
fun, interactive, historical, educational guided walks led by some of Liverpool’s best
budding acting talent around the City’s creepiest corners. Discover Liverpool’s murky
mysteries and remember ‘We scare because we care’!

FULL MOON TOURS

This summer as part of the Midsummer Night's Scream, Shiverpool will be offering full
moon tours! These tours will start later at 9.00 pm and 10.30 pm and stories will be
told by the light of the moon at St. James Cemetery. Full Moon Tours delve deeper in to
the cemetery providing fantastic journeys into a Gothic wonderland...just don't stray from
the path.

Full Moon Tour: 6 August 2009 @ 9.00 pm and 10.30 pm.

Tickets £10.00

EIGHT WEEKS OF DEATH AND DISEASE

Liverpool has been nearly de-populated many times throughout history by various deadly
diseases but there is one thing these terrible diseases have in common...they all thrived
in the Summer months, feeding off the seething heat, the waste, the flies and the putrid
environment disease infested the sweltering population and killed thousands. Shiverpool
will be running 8 weeks of death and disease throughout July and August on our Auld
City Tour on a journey through these horrific histories. Shiverpool will take you to actual
plague pit sites and walk you through the disease ridden slums. It's no wonder Liverpool
is so full of ghosts. You will be finishing up in Ye Hole in Ye Wall, built on a Quakers
Burial ground, Shiverpool will be telling you tales of the hauntings there by a lantern, in a
pitch black attic. Be warned though, fear is contagious!

Takes place: August, Wednesday to Saturday

Tour Times: 7.00 pm and 8.30 pm (duration one hour)

PLEASE NOTE THIS TOUR RUNS Wednesday to Saturday but alternative times can be
arranged if made two weeks in advance for larger group bookings.

Do something different, think Shiverpool….

Private Bookings - make your tour and your grave exclusive, one shared, immaculate
head stone!

Discount Group Bookings - people would commit murder for these prices!
Team Building - a great way to scare your team into doing what you want!

Corporate Entertainment - great times to simply DIE for!

THE YELLOW DUCKMARINE

Gower Street Bus Stop
Tickets Sold at Shop in Anchor Courtyard (next to Shiverpool Tours)
+44(0)151 708 7799 www.theyellowduckmarine.co.uk

Details: 10.30 till dusk. Take the ride of your life on the Yellow Duckmarine, an
amphibious sightseeing tour of Liverpool’s waterfront, city and docks which lasts
approximately one hour with live commentary throughout.

VISITOR CENTRE
Anchor Courtyard (next to Shiverpool Tours)
+44(0)151 233 2008

The Albert Dock Visitor Centre is situated in the Anchor Courtyard, and offers advice and
guidance on the Dock’s exciting range of attractions as well as offering maps and a
selection of merchandise. The Visitor Centre can also offer advice on a variety of tours in
and around the Dock, including information and booking for the new Liverpool City Scene
tour, a two-hour guided evening coach tour.

BARS AND RESTAURANTS

Queen Elizabeth Hall, Britannia Pavilion

+44(0)151 707 2023 www.whats-cooking.co.uk
Open 10.00 am – 11.00 pm, 7 days a week

American-style food. Set up diner-style, What's Cooking offers a fun and friendly
atmosphere which appeals to the entire family. Plates are piled high with American
classics such as burgers, ribs and nachos but prices are still pocket friendly. Kids do
particularly well at What's Cooking with their own menu and the restaurant also runs a
Junior Chefs Academy to get kids into understanding, cooking and eating great food.
Also, don't miss the 80s night on Mondays, when it's 80s music and 80s prices!

POST-SHOW SPECIAL

Burger ‘n’ Beer - £9.99 – open until 11.00 pm and playing the music you’ve just
been listening to!

FREE WINE WEDNESDAYS (except Arena Event nights)

Starts from 5.00 pm to 11.00 pm for ALL guests eating, buy one large glass of red
or white wine and we will keep it topped up ALL NIGHT! (Does not apply unless
eating)

80s NIGHT!

Every Monday from 5.00 pm – 80s menu, 80s music, 80s PRICES!!
(except Bank Holidays)

KIDS EAT FOR 99p - Tuesday to Friday 5.00 pm until 7.00 pm

THE PANAMERICAN CLUB

Britannia Pavilion
+44(0)151 702 5831/5840 www.panam-venue.co.uk

The PanAmerican Club is a contemporary bar and restaurant, located in the Grade I
listed Britannia Pavilion. An exclusive private function area is also available, with
fabulous views towards Liverpool's Three Graces. The restaurant offers a choice of a
brasserie menu in the bar, or an extensive à la carte menu in the restaurant. Pre-
concert menu also available.

20% OFF CONCERT OFFER

Present a valid Echo Arena concert ticket and receive 20% off food and drink before and
after the show!

Panam Live
From 1.00 pm
Every Sunday Afternoon Live Entertainment

GUSTO RESTAURANT AND BAR

0870 401 2125 0151-708 6969
www.gustorestaurants.uk.com e: liverpoolbdm@gustorestaurants.uk.com

Gusto is the new name for an old favourite at the Albert Dock, offering an Italian dining
experience both stylish and ambient, and the cutting edge of restaurant design. The
atmosphere is informal and relaxed with open kitchens where you can watch expert chefs
toss pizzas, adding an element of theatre to the dining experience. The menu is focused
on modern and traditional Italian dishes made with wholesome ingredients sourced
directly from Italy. Excellent service is at the heart of Gusto, and – teamed with
reasonable prices – it is quickly becoming everyone’s favourite Italian restaurant.

GUSTO OFFERS

Why not try their £8.95 lunch menu which includes a glass of house wine, bottle of beer,
coffee or soft drink. Available, Monday to Friday, 12.00 pm till 5.00 pm.

Every Sunday night you can relax with the classic sounds of swing with the resident
bands Dominic Halpin and Perfectly Frank after 7.00 pm, performing two classic 45
minute sets each and every Sunday!

Sunday, 30 August and Monday, 31 August ‘Beatle Jazz’! Performing smooth and
soulful interpretations of classic Beatles songs at 2.00 pm and 8.00 pm each day – not to
be missed!
Gusto offers FREE WIFI throughout the week.

BLUE BAR AND GRILL AND BABY BLUE

Edward Pavilion
+44(0)151 702 5831 www.blue-venue.co.uk

BLUE ‘LIVE’ ACTS

On Stage ‘live’, female vocalists every Friday from 10.00 pm

Friday, 7 August 2009

Friday, 14 August 2009
Friday, 21 August 2009
Friday, 28 August 2009

BLUE ‘ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC NIGHTS’

9.00 pm Start

Wednesday, 5 August 2009

Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
(NB: Blue acoustic nights may be subject to a change of dates)

LIVE LOUNGE AT ‘BABY BLUE’

THE DAVE RICHMOND BAND

Sunday, 9 August 2009
Tickets: £8 adv /£10 door

FINLEY QUAYE
Support: A Certain Shade
Sunday, 16 August 2009 - (change of date due to USA commitments)
Tickets: £12 adv /£14 door

COMEDY CENTRAL AT ‘BABY BLUE’

The Vaults, Edward Pavilion - Doors Open 7.00 pm
Box Office +44(0)151 702 5834 www.liverpoolcomedycentral.co.uk

BLUE THURSDAYS
Every Thursday at Comedy Central receive one free ticket with
every other ticket purchased (offer not valid with Premier packages)

Thursday, 30 July 2009

Compere: Jonathon Mayor
Comedians: Ian Stone, Rob Riley and Jim Smallman

Friday, 31 July and Saturday, 1 August 2009

Comperes: Jonothon Mayor/Toby Hadoke
Comedians: Ian Stone, Luke Toulson and Kevin Hayes
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Compere: Ray Peacock
Comedians: Steve Royle, Ben Scholfield and Wafik Nasralla

Friday, 7 August and Saturday, 8 August 2009

Compere: Ray Peacock
Comedians: Steve Royle, Stuart Black and Tony Burgess

Thursday, 13 August 2009

Compere: Dave Williams
Comedians: Smug Roberts, Tony Simpson and Sean Grant

Friday, 14 August and Saturday, 15 August 2009

Compere: Dave Williams
Comedians: Smug Roberts, Gareth Berlinner and Paul Pirie

Thursday, 20 August 2009

Compere: Dave Twentyman
Comedians: Pierre Hollins, Miriam Elia and Stanley McHale

Friday, 21 August and Saturday, 22 August 2009

Compere: Dave Twentyman
Comedians: Pierre Hollins, Greg Cooke and Archie Kelly

Thursday, 27 August 2009

Compere: Mike Milligan
Comedians: Dave Johns, Wouter Meijs and Ryan Gough

Friday, 28 August and Saturday, 29 August 2009

Compere: Mike Milligan
Comedians: Dave Johns, Quincy and Dan Evans

BABYCREAM
Atlantic Pavilion
+44(0)151 702 5826 www.babycream.co.uk

Babycream is one of the chicest hotspots in Liverpool. With its contemporary décor
Babycream delivers on style, quality eating and cutting edge music with the concept of a
New York DJ restaurant that becomes a bar/nightclub in the late evening.

Events this August

Official Creamfields After Show Party

8.00 pm till late
Saturday, 29 and Sunday, 30 August 2009
Official follow on to Creamfields

HA! HA! BAR & CANTEEN

Atlantic Pavilion and Anchor Hall
+44(0)151 707 7877 www.hahaonline.co.uk
Times: Mon – Wed, 10.00 – 23.00; Thurs – Sat, 10.00 – 01.00 and Sun 10.00 – 22.30
Ha!Ha! Bar & Canteen in Liverpool is a sophisticated, design-led venture offering
superbly comfortable surroundings. Perfect for everyday drinking and dining, and now
with WIFI too. New menu available now. Visit their website for special offers.

Britannia Pavilion
+44(0)151 709 0470 www.circoliverpool.com enquiries@circoliverpool.com

Liverpool's real life Big Top and is a maze of bars and restaurants with the sole aim to
thrill and entertain. Circo's quirky character fills every inch of the vast series of spaces it
occupies here at the Albert Dock and with circus décor, the laughing clowns and
enormous horse lamps, this space is a must see.

The large luxury 'steakhouse grill' offers steaks, seafood and burgers and overlooks the
water. The laid back restaurant is set aside from the antics of the bar by chandelier
curtains and intertwining staircases - a perfect way to relax and enjoy the views and
surroundings.

On the venue's mezzanine levels are a series of stylish private spaces for hire. Perfect
for the array of VIP after show parties and launches from the adjacent Liverpool One and
Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool.

Pre-Show Menu

Circo has a pre-show menu available for people who are visiting the Echo Arena
Liverpool from 5.00 pm to 8.30 pm. Check the website for details.

VINEA
Britannia Pavilion
+44(0)151 707 8962 Order Hotline: 08448 806 688
www.vinealiverpool.co.uk

Monday – Wednesday, 11.00 – 20.00; Thursday 11.00 – 23.00:

Friday and Saturday 11.00 – midnight and Sunday 11.00 – 23.00

Vinea is Liverpool’s newest premier wine bar, providing unique, quality and excellent
value wines and deli products from around the world, all of which are available to take
home.

The Vinea wine list is complemented by specially selected fine quality cheeses, meats
and exclusive olive oils, balsamic vinegars and sauces.

If you’re having a party, why not let Vinea supply your wines and nibbles? They offer
FREE local delivery on all orders over £40. Vinea also offers competitively priced wines
and champagnes ranging from £4.99 per bottle. Either enjoy wines and champagnes on
Vinea’s premises and simply pay £5 corkage per bottle, or purchase to take home with
you. Many wines, champagnes and foods are available to taste before committing to buy.

Entertainment at Vinea
Lazy Sundays with Dave Robertson playing ‘live’ Beatles covers and other classics
every Sunday from 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm.

Food and Wine Matching - Thursday, 19 August 2009 from 7.30 pm.

SPICE LOUNGE
Atlantic Pavilion and Anchor Courtyard
+44(0)151 707 2202 www.spicelounge.uk.com

This stylish venue offers a delicious array of modern Indian cuisine using only natural
flavours made from fresh herbs and spices, which gives the diner a truly authentic flavour
of India. As well as boasting one of the only Tandoori ovens outside the capital, the Spice
Lounge uses top quality ingredients, which are expertly crafted by the chefs to produce
contemporary Indian cuisine at its best.

The Spice Lounge offers a unique opportunity to learn the secrets of Indian cooking in its
own professional kitchen. Choose whether to experience a contemporary restaurant or
traditional home style lesson from its team of experts in the art of Indian cuisine.

Lunchtime menu available from 12.00 – 15.00, evening menu from 17.30 until midnight,
booking is recommended.

For more information call +44(0)151 707 2022 or email info@spicelounge.uk.com

RAVEN
Britannia Pavilion
+44(0)151 709 7097 www.ravenliverpool.com enquiries@ravenliverpool.com

Raven is an Irish American Grill and Beer Hall situated over two floors. It is furnished
with a décor that will make the day of anybody with a preference for eccentric vintage.
Do not expect dusty charity shop furniture; Raven is dark and new but retains a twisted
old-time allure.

You can start a day to the Albert Dock with a nice meal at Raven and at night it attracts
those in town who want a serious lounge bar and night club experience.

'Off the Pier' Perform at Raven

8.00 pm till late
Sunday, 30 August 2009

DJ's every Saturday night

8.00 pm till late
Every Saturday throughout the summer

CAFÉS AND PUBS

COFFEE CULTURE
Unit 2a, The Colonnades
+44(0)151 709 6285 www.coffeecultureliverpool.co.uk
Monday – Sunday

New to Albert Dock and unique to Liverpool, ‘Coffee Culture’ on the Colonnades offers a
great experience in coffee. Cappuccinos, lattes, hot chocolate and tea are all served in
the distinctive ‘Coffee Culture’ way. A range of juice, soft drinks, cakes and sandwiches
make this an ideal place to take a break and take in the fantastic views of the Albert
Dock. Children’s lunches are also available.

New Summer menu available. A new range of freshly prepared sandwiches, fresh cakes
and cookies and our fresh ‘bean to cup’ Fairtrade coffees, chocolate drinks and range of
teas available. Eat in or take away.

COSTA COFFEE
Unit 5, Britannia Pavilion
+44(0)151 703 6956
Monday - Sunday

Sit back, relax and enjoy the taste of real coffee at Costa Coffee, in the historic and
ambient surroundings of the beautifully restored Grade I listed Britannia Pavilion. Costa
Coffee offers inside seating, or visitors can relax on the outdoor terrace, enjoying a great
cup of coffee as you watch the world go by.

LA CREPE RIT
Units 20 and 21, The Colonnades (next to Tate Liverpool)
+44(0)151 709 9444
Monday – Sunday

French style café – perfect for a light lunch or snack.

HANSEL & GRETEL'S

Units 13 and 14, The Colonnades
+44(0)151 709 8982
Monday – Sunday

Café and coffee bar with pleasant views across the Albert Dock and external quayside
seating.

NOSH
Unit 11, The Colonnades
+44)0)151 709 0909
Monday - Sunday

Nosh is a delightful café with external quayside seating offering a perfect pit-stop for a
great full English breakfast or light lunch.

THE PUMP HOUSE PUB

Close to Merseyside Maritime Museum
www.pumphousepub.co.uk
+44(0)151 709 2637
Monday – Sunday

The Grade II listed Pump House is a relaxed and friendly venue. It has recently had a
£600,000 refurbishment and are enjoying their silver jubilee this year.

Great traditional pub food served everyday with a new menu. Try their world famous
local Liverpool dish ‘Scouse’ or try their fantastic wine offer on their rose wine; buy two
large glasses and get the rest of the bottle for free!
You can enjoy a drink in their massive beer garden and soak up the great view of
Liverpool’s world heritage waterfront.

SHOPS
THE WHISTLEFISH GALLERY
Unit 15, The Colonnades (next to Tate Liverpool)
10.00 – 18.00, Monday - Sunday
+44(0)151 707 7991 www.thewhistlefish.com

The Whistlefish Gallery at the Albert Dock has humble beginnings as a small cottage
industry, which started on a kitchen table in 1996. The company has expanded and
enjoyed great success over the last eleven years; they now print, promote and retail
exciting and contemporary art and greetings cards throughout the United Kingdom and to
many countries internationally. The company has chosen the Albert Dock as the ideal
location for its unique brand, and offers a great range of contemporary art and greetings
cards.

‘Whistlefish by Night’ – Whistlefish invites you to come and see their wonderful fresh
art and fabulous greeting cards. Open until 9.00 pm on Friday, 28 August 2009.

THE GIFT COMPANY

Unit 16, The Colonnades
10.00 – 17.30, Monday – Sunday
+44(0)151 709 2600 www.giftcompany.net

Gifts and small furniture

A wide range of gifts, ornaments, canvas pictures and small items of furniture from South
East Asia. New assortment of candleholders.

IMPRESSIONS OF LIVERPOOL
Unit 4, Britannia Pavilion
10.00 – 18.00, Monday – Sunday
+44(0)151 709 1619 www.liverpoolcitysouvenirs.com

Established in 1988, Impressions of Liverpool is a one-stop souvenir shop for all things
Liverpool. Buy one get one free offers are available on selected T-shirts, plus signed
football memorabilia.

LIVERPOOL PICTURES
Unit 5, The Colonnades
10.00 – 17.30, Monday to Sunday
+44(0)151 709 3566 www.liverpoolpictures.co.uk

An extensive range of pictures, paintings, art prints and photographs of Liverpool.

They are currently hosting a display of iconic images of some of the most important
figures in popular music.
The images are all limited edition prints signed by leading photographers including the
legendary John ‘Hoppy’ Hopkins who photographed for The Sunday Times, The
Observer and Melody Maker in the 1960s, Stephen Wright (who took the famous
photograph of The Smiths in front of Salford Lads Club) and Ian Tilton (whose
photograph for The Stone Roses’ first album perfectly captures their effortless cool).

Hoppy’s prints include an outstanding image of John Lennon with his beloved
Rickenbacker guitar, as well as prints of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in their
early years of fame. Other outstanding images include Ian Curtis of Joy Division, Iggy
Pop, Freddie Mercury, The Jam and The Smiths.

Complimenting the images will be some new pictures of Liverpool and Antony
Gormley’s Another Place by local photographer Ron Davies whose exhibition last year
at the Albert Dock proved to be a great success.

NATURE’S TREASURE
Unit 6, The Colonnades
10.00 – 18.00, Monday – Sunday
+44(0)151 709 4492

Bring a sparkle into your life with our stunning new range of CRYSTAL JEWELLERY.
Also - just in - fossils, fossil shark’s teeth, trilobites and a beautiful range of handcrafted
giftware made of fossil limestone.

NAUTICALIA
Unit 6, Britannia Pavilion
10.00 – 18.00, Monday – Sunday
+44(0)151 708 9295 www.nauticalia.com

Nautical gifts, clothing, ship, maritime and boating equipment - the home of maritime
tradition and innovation, where the past meets the present with a range inspired by a love
of the water.

Check out the website for shopping online www.nauticalia.com

QUAY CONFECTIONERY
Units 3 and 4, The Colonnades
10.00 – 18.00, Monday – Sunday
+44(0)151 709 0530

A great range of chocolate and confectionery.

WIZZARD
Units 9-10, The Colonnades
10.00 – 17.30, Monday – Sunday
+44(0)151 709 0113

Gift shop and picture gallery - a wide range of gifts, souvenirs prints and canvasses.

ANNABEL’S ACCESSORIES
Unit 2B, The Colonnades

An exciting array of fashion accessories to suit every occasion.

APPLE CENTRE/CANON
Unit 1, The Colonnades
+44(0)151 703 2370 www.mccdigital.com

State-of-the-Art Technology - an Apple Mac and Canon dealership for all your
technology needs.
What can you find at the Albert Dock?

Attractions:
The BugWorld Experience, The Beatles Story, International Slavery Museum, Merseyside
Maritime Museum, Shiverpool, Tate Liverpool and the Yellow Duckmarine.

Bars, Restaurants and Cafés:

Baby Blue, BLUE Bar & Grill, Babycream, Circo, Gusto, Ha! Ha! Bar & Canteen, What’s
Cooking, Hansel & Gretel's, La Crepe Rit, NOSH, The Pan American Club, Raven, Spice
Lounge, Tate Café, Coffee Culture, Costa Coffee, Fab4Coffee store (inside the Beatles
Story), Vinea Wine Bar and Deli.

Shops:
Annabel's Accessories, Apple Centre/Canon, The Gift Company, Impressions of
Liverpool, Liverpool Pictures, Nature's Treasure, Nauticalia, Quay Confectionery, the
Whistlefish Gallery and Wizzard.

Hotels:
Express by Holiday Inn www.hiexpress.com/liverpool-albt and Premier Inn
www.premierinn.co.uk

Parking:
Parking spaces are available directly outside the Albert Dock and in the new Arena and
Convention Centre Liverpool and Albert Dock multi storey car park, which is open 24
hours a day.

History of the Albert Dock:

− The Albert Dock was designed by Liverpool Dock Trustees’ surveyor Jesse Hartley
and named after Prince Albert. Work began in 1841 and it opened in 1846.The
Dock’s warehouses stored valuable cargo from all over the world. Steamers, barges,
brandy boats and corvettes (in World War II) all docked there.
− The Dock's fortunes waned after WWII, and it closed in 1972. In 1983 the Albert Dock
Company Ltd and the Merseyside Development Corporation began to restore the site
to its former glory, breathing new life into a rundown area. In 1988 the Albert Dock
was officially re-opened by HRH Prince Charles.
− 2008 will mark the Dock’s 20th anniversary since its restoration in 1988.

− From 1988-1996, Richard and Judy presented This Morning on Granada TV. Their
studio looked out onto the Albert Dock. Fred Talbot presented the weather standing
on a floating map of the UK; viewers cheered each time he leaped across from
mainland Britain to Northern Ireland.
− The Dock has the largest group of Grade 1 listed buildings in Britain and is a World
Heritage Site.