ArtsGroupie CIC

04/06/2026

31/05/2026

31/05/2026

Working Class Creatives Assemble - Thank you to unity theatre , for yesterday's powerful debate followed by a Radical Scratch event.

Left to right - John Maguire Mikey Francis Dunne , ,
inspired conversations with the audience about Radical Theatre and what is needed to break the class ceiling.

Many ideas generated, including -
To work collectively and not remain silent about the lack of equity in the arts.



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26/05/2026

Radical Theatre has never been more needed.

​This Saturday, join us at the iconic unity theatre to discuss the barriers, share raw new work, and look at ways to break the class ceiling.

​A vital event exploring working-class storytelling and the socio-economic barriers that still exist in the UK arts scene.

​FREE entry, but booking is essential.

​Read our John Maguire's feature in this months
for
Uncover Liverpool:

https://uncoverliverpool.com/features/breaking-the-class-ceiling-unity-theatre/

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ArtsGroupie’s John Maguire explores Unity Theatre’s radical roots and its ongoing fight to champion working-class creativity in Liverpool.

20/05/2026

Behind the Scenes of Bride of Frankenstein. James Whale with Elsa Lanchester (the Bride) and Colin Clive (Henry Frankenstein).

Meet James Whale this June - the man behind the monsters - in The Visible Man. A new ArtsGroupie CIC production at unity theatre

🎬 The Visible Man
📍 unity theatre, 20th June

Book now:
https://www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk/whats-on/the-visible-man/

17/05/2026

MEET THE CAST - JOHN MAGUIRE
🎬 The Visible Man
📍 unity theatre, 20th June

John Maguire plays James Whale in this new production from ArtsGroupie CIC

Writer, plavwright, actor, community activist and Creative Director of ArtsGroupie CIC. John has had plays staged professionally at venues including Shakespeare North Playhouse, St. Georges Hall and Kings Head Theatre in London. Writing credits: Kitty: Queen of the Washhouse (St Georges Hall & Kings Head), A Portrait of William Roscoe (Shakespeare North Playhouse) Acting credits: William Roscoe in A Portrait of William Roscoe (Shakespeare North Playhouse). Heinrich in The Hammer and Helena (Unity Theatre), Storyteller in Ghost Stories for Christmas (National Tour).

Book now:
https://www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk/whats-on/the-visible-man/