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What’s On at Liverpool Empire
Enjoy the glamour of the West End right on your doorstep! Events at Liverpool Empire in 2024 feature some huge shows on tour including fantasy spectacular Wicked in June and smash-hit musical, Hairpsray in August. For something more vivacious and lighthearted, try Grease in May; this bold and exciting show is perfect for theatregoers who are looking for a few hours of light-hearted entertainment.
Family-friendly Liverpool Empire events to book tickets for this year include the retelling of the classic Disney story, 101 Dalmatians in September. And, the stage adaptation of David Walliams’ book, Awful Auntie, will be taking audiences on a thrilling journey this June.
About the Liverpool Empire
Located in the centre of the city, close to Liverpool Lime Street rail station, Liverpool Empire opened its doors in 1925, on the site of the former New Prince of Wales Theatre and Opera House (later The Empire). With a seating capacity of 2,350, the venue is Britain's largest two-tier auditorium. Originally designed by W. and T. R. Milburn with a Neoclassical façade, the venue is a Grade II listed building and part of Liverpool’s William Brown Street Conservation Area.
Liverpool Empire hosts a varied schedule of events each year, including variety shows, musicals, operas, concerts and plays. Notable past productions include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Royal Variety Performances, and Frank Sinatra and The Beatles, who played the venue several times during their early careers.
Renovation work in 1999 included a new building, joined to the theatre by a glass atrium, which contains the Box Office, bar and three floors of multi-functional spaces. Since 2011, Liverpool Empire has been owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group.
Map and Address
Lime Street, Merseyside, Liverpool, L1 1JE
Frequently Asked Questions
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The venue also features its own restaurant, Pizza Al Teatro, offering a range of sourdough pizzas and Italian bistro style dishes. This is a perfect option for taking the stress out of finding somewhere else nearby for dinner before the show. Bookings can be made for an hour before the performance.