The Atkinson Selected for the Happy Museum National Scheme
The Atkinson has been chosen as one of only 15 museums across the country, to join the new national Happy Museum Affiliate Scheme. The Happy Museum is a new way of thinking about museums and the role...
View ArticleSefton SEN Schools launch into Outer Space for Imagining Autism Project
From 6 – 16 March 2017 Imagining Autism will be in residence at The Atkinson. Over 150 children from two local schools, Rowan Park School and Presfield High School & Specialist College, are looking...
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Chocolat Author Joanne Harris at Southport Festival
As the Southport Festival draws ever closer – another top name in literature has been announced! Joanne Harris is the internationally acclaimed author of Chocolat (the award-winning novel and...
View ArticleJohn Bramwell On Sale Now!
John Bramwell (I am Kloot) brings his solo autumn tour..…Leave Alone the Empty Spaces Tour to The Atkinson on Saturday 9 December. Tickets are on sale at £20 (booking fees apply) The Guardian...
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The Original Vanwall British Grand Prix Winning Car Returns to Sefton
7-17 July 2017 The Atkinson, Southport PR8 1DB This year marks the 60th anniversary of the famous win by Sir Stirling Moss and Tony Brooks at the British Grand Prix at Aintree, which also had the...
View ArticleJob Opportunity – Life Long Learning Officer
Life-long Learning Officer Fixed term to 31st March 2018 A full-time, part-time or job-share secondment to The Atkinson Grade F SCP 22-26 £20,661 to £23,398 per annum The Atkinson, Sefton Council,...
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David Baddiel is Coming!
We are delighted that David Baddiel is bringing his Olivier-nominated one-man show David Baddiel My Family: Not The Sitcom to The Atkinson on Saturday 17 March 2018. Tickets are now on sale – £25.50...
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Coastal Commission: Call for Artists
The Atkinson, Sefton Libraries and The National Trust Call for Artists: Coastal Commission, Formby 2017 is Sefton’s Year of the Coast. It also marks the 50th anniversary of The National Trust’s caring...
View ArticleMark Thomas: The Multi Award -Winning Red Shed at The Atkinson
“Mark Thomas’ story telling is masterful, creating a vivid picture in the mind of the audience that will last long afterwards” ★★★★★ – Everything Theatre The Red Shed is the third part of our favourite...
View ArticleQueen Victoria Appears at The Atkinson
The Atkinson’s new exhibition ‘Why Look at Animals’ has received the stamp of royal approval! ‘Why Look at Animals’ examines how our relationship with animals has changed and features a wide range of...
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Viking: Rediscover the Legend Here at The Atkinson
York Helmet – Image © Anthony Chappel-Ross Saturday 31 March – Sunday 3 June 2018 The Atkinson in Southport has been chosen as the only North West venue to display the new Vikings exhibition in...
View ArticleBritain’s Got Talent Finalist Daliso Chaponda – Debut Tour On Sale Friday 30...
‘WHAT THE AFRICAN SAID…’ – Debut Tour on sale NOW! Over 8 million views on Facebook 9 million views on Youtube “…Laughter is how I cope with pain. I have seen and experienced some horrible things but...
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A Great Little Place Becomes Part of The Atkinson Family
The Award-winning social enterprise A Great Little Place is opening a new café in The Atkinson. From September A Great Little Place, run by Autism Initiatives, will take pride of place in its new home...
View ArticleHenry Normal is Announced as The Atkinson’s Patron
Henry has had quite the career! Having toured with the band Pulp back in the day and co-written the smash hit The Royle Family, Mrs Merton and many other comedy classics with Steve Coogan – he now...
View ArticleEd Byrne Tickets on Sale!
Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert tickets are now on sale! Recognized as one of the finest observational comics in the industry, Ed’s television credits are countless (provided you’re really bad at counting);...
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What’s On at The Atkinson this September – December
We hope you can join us for our forthcoming season as we present array of events we’re sure that you’ll love! Take a peek at our latest brochure featuring well known music, comedy and film as well as...
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Win Tickets to Knowsley Safari and The Atkinson
Go Wild this September with Knowsley Safari Park and The Atkinson! Don’t stay indoors this autumn – get your boots on and brave the weather – you will be in for a surprise! Two of the most popular...
View ArticleMark Thomas: The Multi Award -Winning Red Shed at The Atkinson
“Mark Thomas’ story telling is masterful, creating a vivid picture in the mind of the audience that will last long afterwards” ★★★★★ – Everything Theatre The Red Shed is the third part of our favourite...
View ArticleQueen Victoria Appears at The Atkinson
‘Why Look at Animals’ examines how our relationship with animals has changed and features a wide range of animal paintings and sculptures by leading British artists from the last 200 years. One of...
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Viking: Rediscover the Legend Here at The Atkinson
York Helmet – Image © Anthony Chappel-Ross Saturday 31 March – Sunday 3 June 2018 The Atkinson in Southport has been chosen as the only North West venue to display the new Vikings exhibition in...
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