A new entertainment by Michael Wynne, The Star, will mark Liverpool Playhouse’s 150th anniversary this Christmas in honour of its origins as a Music Hall venue. Directed by Philip Wilson, the production will feature Liverpool favourite Michael Starke. At the Everyman Associate Director Nick Bagnall’s effervescent take on The Two Gentlemen of Verona sets the action in a colourful and musical 1960s. Desmond Barrit will appear alongside Maggie Steed as Mrs Malaprop in Sheridan’s elegant comedy of manners The Rivals at the Playhouse.