• Ben Youdan ‘Mask’

    Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

    As part of a series of interventions in our Philip Wilson Steer ‘In Conversation’ exhibition, the Williamson has invited the Liverpool artist, Ben Youdan, to feature a work that contrasts and explores the themes found within Steer’s work. Youdan’s practice employs a wide variety of techniques...

    Free
  • Artist A & Artist B: The Long Haul

    Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

    ‘The Long Haul’ is an installation by Jackie Haynes and Heather Mullender-Ross, collectively named Artist A & Artist B. The installation has been commissioned by Wirral Council as part of Liverpool Independent’s Biennial 2025. The net which hangs in the central space is constructed from...

    Free
  • I’ll Tell You Later: BSL Happy Snappers and Emma Case

    Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

    NOW EXTENDED TO 1ST NOVEMBER An inspiring exhibition showcasing the work of the Happy Snappers, a Wirral-based photography group made up of both Deaf and BSL users.  I'll Tell You Later explores the relationship between the Deaf experience and the hearing world. It sheds light...

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  • Broken Grey Wires: Who Wants Flowers When They Are Dead?

    Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

    WHO WANTS FLOWERS WHEN THEY ARE DEAD? is a new exhibition by Broken Grey Wires, exploring grief, loss, identity and community. ‘My dad died five years ago, which was a huge shock that I am still suffering with now. Grief is something that I am...

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  • Sounds of the Mandolin with Julian Rees

    Julian Rees is a teacher, musician and mandolinist, author of the Mel Bay publication, “Welsh Airs and Dance Tunes for Mandolin”, and composer of “Ymdaith Idris/March of Idris,” as featured by award-winning author, Claire Fayers. Through his YouTube channel, Julian showcases rare and traditional tunes,...

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  • Wirral Theatre Festival – Family Shows

    Wirral Theatre Festival aims to showcase local stories and nurture professional talent either entering or re-emerging into the industry. The Festival takes place at the Williamson on Friday 15th August, and then at the Floral Pavilion on Saturday 16th. Saturday afternoon is all about family-friendly...

  • Wirral Theatre Festival – Evening Shows

    Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

    Wirral Theatre Festival aims to showcase local stories and nurture professional talent either entering or re-emerging into the industry. The Festival takes place at the Williamson on Friday 15th August, and then at the Floral Pavilion on Saturday 16th. Saturday evening is a showcase of...

    £15
  • In Conversation with Ben Youdan

    Join artist Ben Youdan in conversation to find out more about his process of creating art. Ben Youdan's work 'Mask' is currently on display at the Williamson as part of the Independents Biennial 2025. Youdan is a visual artist based in Liverpool, U.K. His mixed...

    Free
  • A Duo of Duos

    Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

    Live Music by E n B a couple who enjoy singing and playing instruments together return to the Williamson. They perform an eclectic mix of songs from the likes of The Houghton Weavers to the Killers via John Prine and Cat Stevens. E n B...

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  • Preserving Ghosts: A Workshop About Pickling & Grief

    Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

    Join artist Emily Simpson for a hands-on, open conversation about grief, through the grounding process of making pickles. As part of Who Wants Flowers When They’re Dead?, exhibiting artist Emily Simpson invites people who have experienced grief to join them for a workshop centred around...

    Free
  • Liverpool Shanty Choir, ‘The Surplus Badge’ and The Long Haul

    Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

    Join Artist A & Artist B and Liverpool Shanty Choir for a live performance of their shanty songs and release of a limited edition 7” single with screen printed sleeve artwork. Artist A & Artist B will introduce their practice and discuss ‘The Long Haul’,...

    Free
  • Wirral History & Heritage Open Days: Della Robbia and Architecture Talk

    Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

    As part of Wirral History and Heritage Open Days, the Williamson will be taking a deep dive into the collection. Join our Collections Manager Josh as we delve into the early history of Della Robbia ceramics, focusing on the beautiful panels made by the company...

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