The Streets Where We Live

Discover new truths about the streets we live on through a bespoke walking tour curated by historian, Laurence Westgaph.

Whilst exploring the role of the slave trade in the development of the city of Liverpool, you’ll see live performances responding to what is uncovered and what it can mean for us to see countless landmarks, monuments and streets names under a new perspective.

This co-production directed by Sarah Van Parys aims to support education through performance art and features new writing from local creatives RJ Lloyd, Ashleigh Nugent, Marj Morgan and Paislie Reid.

The tours will meet and start at Falkner Square, Liverpool, L8 7PA. We advise arriving 10 minutes before the start time of the tour. 

The walk takes place predominantly on pedestrian pathways and spaces. We have tried to make this route as accessible as possible, however for any guests who may have mobility concerns, please bear in mind some paths have uneven paving/surfaces and one section will be at a slightly steep incline going up and down. (St James Gardens at Liverpool Cathedral). There will also be some road crossings along the way, so please take extra care as Laurence and a member of the production team guide you.

“Local history is embedded in the places we live. We want to develop this new work to amplify education through non-traditional methods and there has never been a better time than now for us to help share the stories in our city that have been hidden in history books. We hope this collaboration will not only educate, but provide a creative platform for new writing in the city and will showcase some of the city’s brilliant performers intertwined with the vastly insightful tours that Laurence has created.” – Falling Doors Theatre

Presented by Falling Doors Theatre and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse theatres; in collaboration with Laurence Westgaph.