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White Christmas

White Christmas

Opens 06 Dec 2022

 
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£13.00
Girl From The North Country

Girl From The North Country

Opens 10 Jan 2023

 
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£13.00
The Cher Show

The Cher Show

Opens 17 Jan 2023

 
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£13.00
Hey Duggee

Hey Duggee

Opens 02 Feb 2023

 
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£13.00
Bugsy Malone

Bugsy Malone

Opens 06 Feb 2023

 
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£13.00
The King and I

The King and I

Opens 21 Feb 2023

 
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£13.00
Mother Goose: The Pantomime

Mother Goose: The Pantomime

Opens 28 Feb 2023

 
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£13.00
Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty

Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty

Opens 07 Mar 2023

 
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£13.00
An Inspector Calls

An Inspector Calls

Opens 14 Mar 2023

 
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£13.00
The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

Opens 20 Mar 2023

 
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£13.00
Welsh National Opera - The Magic Flute

Welsh National Opera - The Magic Flute

Opens 12 Apr 2023

 
The Commitments

The Commitments

Opens 17 Apr 2023

 
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£13.00
Demon Dentist

Demon Dentist

Opens 27 Apr 2023

 
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£13.00
The Ocean at the End of the Lane

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Opens 02 May 2023

 
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£13.00
Sister Act

Sister Act

Opens 15 May 2023

 
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£13.00
Russell Howard

Russell Howard

Opens 25 May 2023

 
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£35.65
Annie

Annie

Opens 05 Jun 2023

 
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£13.00
Greatest Days

Greatest Days

Opens 10 Jul 2023

 
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£18.00
Jurassic Live

Jurassic Live

Opens 22 Jul 2023

 
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£21.65
Titanic

Titanic

Opens 24 Jul 2023

 
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£13.00
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Opens 08 Nov 2023

 
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£13.00

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 various types of entertainment, 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.

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Plan your visit

The box office is open 90 minutes before the start of a performance, and patrons are invited to relax in the bar up to an hour before they need to take their seats.
There is a cloakroom at the theatre which is open for selected performances. Visitors are encouraged to bring small bags which can be taken into the auditorium where possible.
Liverpool Empire has various security measures to ensure theatregoers’ safety and comfort. Upon arrival, the front of house and security team may ask to conduct a bag search, so please arrive early where possible.
There are four bars at the theatre which serve a range of refreshments, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Patrons can also enjoy bespoke service in the Ambassador Lounge, which can be booked alongside tickets online.

Lime Street Bistro is open before performances for light meals, with meat-free options available. Reservations for the pre-theatre set menu can be booked by calling 0151 702 7320.
Liverpool Empire is a short walk away from Bold Street, which is home to many independent shops and restaurants. Fans of pasta and calzone can enjoy authentic Italian dishes at The Italian Club, whilst The Greek Taverna has a variety of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes on their tapas and à la carte menus.
The Liner Hotel is a well-reviewed option for those on a budget, with nautical themed rooms and an on-site brasserie. If you have a little more to spend, the 4-star Liverpool Marriott is five minutes’ walk from the theatre.

Help booking tickets

Pre-booked tickets can be collected from the box office up to 90 minutes before the performance starts. Please bring the card you booked with and your booking confirmation details, as you may be asked to present these when picking up tickets.
The box office is open for in-person ticket collection 90 minutes before performances start.
The box office team can be contacted for booking queries by phone on 0333 009 6690.
STAR (Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers) are the industry body that regulates the sale of London theatre tickets. When booking from a company you can check their ticket seller database to see if they are registered and conforming to STAR practices. When buying online, you should also check for the padlock in your browser URL bar to ensure the connection is secure.
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