AN award-winning £8m market has opened its final two performance spaces.

The theatres at Blackstock Market, which are named Wally's Room and The Barn, have a capacity of 227 and 147, respectively.

They are the latest phase of the Liverpool site to be completed.

The mezzanine and entrance area (Image: Blackstock Market) The venue has also unveiled a new private function space, Lily's Lounge, which has three distinct spaces including a bespoke bar and can accommodate up to 140 people.

Blackstock Market is the brainchild of Hot Water Comedy founders Paul and Binty Blair and first opened its doors in April.

Since then, it has attracted tens of thousands of visitors.

Wally's Room (Image: Blackstock Market) The site on Blackstock Street is the home of Hot Water and now houses a total of three theatres of varying sizes, including a purpose-built, state-of-the-art 589-seat auditorium – the largest regular comedy club space in the world.

Together, they can accommodate almost 1,000 comedy fans each night.

There is a busy programme planned for the autumn featuring some of the best household names alongside rising comedy stars.

Lily's Lounge (Image: Blackstock Market) Paul Blair said: "It’s brilliant to finally have all three of our theatre spaces up and running, meaning we can now programme even more shows and welcome almost 1,000 comedy fans on any one night to enjoy some of the best and biggest talent on the current comedy scene.

"We’ve been overwhelmed by the response since Blackstock Market opened six months ago.

"We had a vision for the site, and it’s not only been realised but has exceeded our expectations.

The site can accommodate almost 1,000 comedy fans each night (Image: Blackstock Market) "People have really embraced everything the venue has to offer, and it’s attracting thousands of all ages through the doors every week."

Blackstock Market has also been named Merseyside’s Best Regional Food Market by LUXLife Magazine and is currently in the running for two more accolades – in the New Tourism Business of the Year category of the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards, and Merseyside Regional Champion at the Your Move Awards.

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