David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time

Age Guidance: 10+ at the discretion of a parent or guardian

Have you ever considered how a single weapon could change the course of history? What stories lie behind the guns that shaped empires, wars, and even criminal underworlds? How did these firearms influence not just battles, but entire societies?

Known for his acclaimed documentaries Black and British: A Forgotten History and A House Through Time, David Olusoga offers remarkable storytelling in this powerful, unexpected and enlightening social narrative. Join David as he uncovers the story of the Thompson Sub-Machine Gun or ‘Tommy Gun’, the Maxim gun that enabled Europeans to conquer Africa and later became one of the biggest killers in European history on the Western Front, and the Lee Enfield rifle – the weapon the British Army took to war in 1914 and 1939.

See these legendary firearms up close on stage and delve into their mind-bending hidden social histories.

You’ll also have the chance to ask David your own questions about any historical topic.

Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.