The Epstein Theatre’s Masquerade had me reaching for the tissues.
The heartfelt tale of love and loss is based on the real-life experiences of Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ community who gathered at the now-demolished Cases Street venue affectionately known to many as The Mazzie.
The reimagined production, written by Birkenhead’s Laura Lees, follows the story of Mike - a charming and loveable character played by Jamie Peacock, who is torn between two conflicting worlds: the inclusive atmosphere of the Masquerade Club, where he later finds work as a DJ at and a belligerent society which forces him to hide his sexuality from his family.
