The Empire is the largest of Liverpool's theatres
( Liverpool actually has a number of theatres including The Playhouse, The Everyman, and of course, this fine establishment) and is, in fact the the largest two tier theatre in the United Kingdom (if you go in the higher tier, make sure you've a good head for heights as it is REALLY high)
Theatre going on Lime Street is a long tradition, and the original theatre which stood here actually first opened it's doors way back in 1866. This was the Prince of Wales and Italian Opera House, and was later re-named the Royal Alexandra Theatre and Opera House
Architects W. and T. R. Milburn got to work on the design of the new theatre, and the Empire opened to the public in 1925. One could imagine the architects being greeted with as much applause as the artistes on the opening, as the interior of the Empire is absolutely awesome
The Empire has played host to some of the biggest shows and in recent years has seen performances of Grease, Blood Brothers, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Saturday Night Fever, Buddy and, a couple of years ago, the theatre actually closed for six weeks to allow the installation of special effects equipment for Disney's Beauty and the Beast
(A little tip, check what's on prior to your visit and get your tickets booked in advance, as visitors come to the Empire from all over the North West of England and beyond, and many shows are sold out well in advance)
If you fancy a drink, visit the Empire's lounge bar which offers wonderful views across to St George's Hall and William Brown Street. You are also close to the vibrant city centre with a multitude of choice of eating and drinking establishments, and a great way to finish off your evening
What's On at the Liverpool Empire Theatre
13th July 08
Robert Cray Band
16th July - 19th July 08
Treasure Island
20th July 08
Dance Mania 08
22nd July - 23rd July 08
City of Dreams 08
24th Juy - 26th July 08
CBeebies at the Theatre
27th July 08
Joan Armatrading
1st August 08
Jake & Elwood - The Best Blues Brothers Show
3rd August 08
The Show Must Go On
14th August - 16th August 08
The Wiz
19th August 08
Roy Chubby Brown
20th August - 21st August 08
Abba Mania
26th August - 27th August 08
Barney Live! The Let's Go Tour
30th August 08
One Night of Queen
1st September - 13th September 08
Disney's High School Musical
15th September - 20th September 08
Can't Smile Without You
22nd September - 27th September 08
Cabaret
29th September - 4th October 08
For the Love of Mrs Brown
7th October - 11th October 08
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
13th October - 18th October 08
Footloose the Musical
21st October 08
Welsh National Opera
22nd October - 25th October 08
The Barber of Seville
24th October 08
Otello Welsh National Opera
12th November - 22nd November 08
Our Benny
25th November - 30th November 08
Sleeping Beauty
4th December 08
Tosca
5th December 08
La
11th December 08- 11th January 09
Cinderella
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