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THE ELECTRIFYING WEST END PRODUCTION
MON 7 - SAT 12 MARCH 2011
WINTER - SPRING 2011BOX OFFICE0844 847 2525 (bkg fee)
GROUP BOOKINGS0844 372 7272www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk
10 DEC 2010 - 2 JAN 2011
STARRING
PAMELA ANDERSON
WITH LES DENNIS & MARK MORAGHAN
A BIG FUN STAR IN A BIG FUN CITY
WINTER - SPRING 2011BOX OFFICE0844 847 2525 (bkg fee)
GROUP BOOKINGS0844 372 7272www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk
DECEMBER
ALADDIN 10 Dec - 2 Jan 2011 4
JANUARY
SWAN LAKE13 - 14 Jan 6
NUTCRACKER15 Jan 6
THE AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC ROCK SHOW 16 Jan 20
80’S MANIA26 Jan 20
CIRCUS OF HORRORS27 Jan 20
SALLY MORGAN28 Jan 20
IN THE FLESH PINK FLOYD31 Jan 21
FEBRUARY
THOMAS AND FRIENDS4-5 Feb 21
DRIFTERS6 Feb 21
FLAWLESS7 Feb 22
THE BLUES BROTHERS8-12 Feb 7
CORRIE21 - 26 Feb 8
SHAKESPEARE 4 KIDZ - A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM28 Feb 22
MARCH
THE CHIPPENDALES4 Mar 22
FOOTLOOSE7 - 12 Mar 9
ANNIE 15 - 19 Mar 10
COUNT ARTHUR STRONG21 Mar 22
DERREN BROWN22 - 26 Mar 23
WELCOMESeason’s Greetings from the Liverpool Empire
and welcome to our Winter/Spring programme
for Christmas and the New Year.
Christmas just isn’t Christmas without
pantomime and this year we are proud to host
a story of a poor young boy from the wrong side
of the tracks on a quest to win the heart of a
beautiful princess - with a little help from
Hollywood superstar Pamela Anderson! This
year’s laugh-a-minute panto has something for
all the family, and with Les Dennis returning
to the Empire as Wishee Washee and Mark
Moraghan on baddie duties as Abanazar,
Aladdin is set to round off the year with a bang!
We’ve a great season for dance lovers, starting
with the Russian State Ballet of Siberia’s
productions of the Nutcracker and Swan Lake,
followed by a visit from the West End production
of Footloose in March. April meanwhile brings
two very different dance styles, with Thriller
Live celebrating the career of Michael Jackson
and Matthew Bourne returning with an
enchanting new production of Cinderella.
We are also thrilled to be welcoming
Corrie! in February for a new comedy that takes
an affectionate look back at 50 years on the
set of Coronation Street. Musical lovers are not
forgotten this season either, with The All New
Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers in
February, Keith Jack taking the lead in Joseph
in March and Clare Sweeney in Tell Me On A
Sunday in April.
Finally, you can now enjoy something to eat or
drink in out new cafe bar in our Box Office when
you visit to book your tickets (more information
on page 27).
On behalf of the whole team, l look forward to
welcoming you to the Liverpool Empire in
the very near future.
Best wishes
Stephen Rees
General Manager
THAT’LL BE THE DAY27 Mar 23
JOSEPH29 Mar - 3 Apr 12
APRIL
DAN CLARK9 Apr 23
MUSIC WITH LAUGHTER10 Apr 23
THRILLER LIVE11 - 16 Apr 11
DRUMCHASERS19 Apr 24
TELL ME ON A SUNDAY20 - 23 Apr 14
MATTHEW BOURNE’S CINDERELLA26 - 30 Apr 15
DIARYMAYSWAN LAKE ON ICE 3 - 7 May 16
OLLY MURS8 May 24
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST11 - 14 May 17
JEKYLL AND HYDE16 - 21 May 18
SHAUN THE SHEEP25 - 28 May 24
ED BYRNE29 May 25
JOHN CLEESE31 May - 1 Jun 25
JUNE
COLIN FRY3 Jun 25
MICHAEL BALL4 Jun 26
SHAOLIN WARRIORS8 Jun 26
SALLY MORGAN 9 Jun 20
DYLAN MORAN11 Jun 26
EVITA20-25 Jun 19
AUGUST
JASON MANFORD12 - 13 Aug
SEPTEMBER
WE WILL ROCK YOU6-24 Sep 34
Photograph from MATTHEW BOURNE’S CINDERELLA See page 15
and present
A BIG FUN STAR IN A BIG FUN CITY FRI 10 DEC 2010 - SUN 2 JAN 2011
December
Fri 10 7pm
Sat 11 2pm 7pm
Sun 12 1pm 5pm
Mon 13 No performances
Tue 14 2pm 7pm
Wed 15 2pm 7pm
Thu 16 2pm 7pm
Fri 17 2pm 7pm
Sat 18 2pm 7pm
Sun 19 1pm 5pm
Mon 20 No performances
Tue 21 2pm 7pm
Wed 22 2pm 7pm
Thu 23 2pm 7pm
Fri 24 1pm 5pm
Sat 25 No performances
Sun 26 1pm 5pm
Mon 27 2pm 7pm
Tue 28 2pm 7pm
Wed 29 2pm 7pm
Thu 30 2pm 7pm
Fri 31 No performances
January
Sat 1 No performances
Sun 2 1pm 5pm
MON - FRI PERFS UNTIL 17 DEC TICKET PRICES
£26 £23 £19 £13.50
SAT & SUN AND ALL PERFS FROM 21 DEC
£28.50 £25 £21 £16 No concessions available on performances
after 19th December
GROUP BOOKINGS0844 372 7272
C G L S F E
0844 847 2525 (fees apply)
www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk Subject to booking/transaction fee
Starring
PAMELAANDERSON
LES DENNISMARK MORAGHAN
and DANI RAYNERWe present a superstar in a super city as Britain’s biggest and
best family panto flies into the Liverpool Empire this Christmas.
This mystical pantomime adventure has a star-studded cast
including mother, activist, entrepreneur and one of the most
photographed women in the world, Hollywood superstar
Pamela Anderson as the magical Genie of the Lamp alongside
Liverpool favourite Les Dennis, who returns to the Empire due
to popular demand as Wishee Washee.
Liverpool’s own Mark Moraghan will have you all boo-ing
and hiss-ing as the evil Abanazar and Marc Mulcahey plays
the handsome Aladdin, who is fighting to win the heart of the
beautiful Princess Jasmine played by Over the Rainbow
finalist Dani Rayner.
Sean Kearns will be donning fabulous frocks as the
wonderful Widow Twankey and a fantastic supporting cast
include Djalenga Scott as Slave of the Ring, PC Pong played
by Conleth Kane and Radio City’s very own Pete Price as
the Emperor of China.
All will be revealed in this fantastic production, which is
packed with big song and dance numbers, striking sets and
costumes, a laugh-a-minute script and bags of audience
participation. It’s sure to be a festive treat for all the family.
So book your tickets now and be transported to the
magical world of pantomime.
‘THE MUST SEE CHRISTMAS SHOW’THE TIMES ON ALADDIN 2010
5
with Pete Price from
FROM THE COMPANY THAT BROUGHT YOU CINDERELLA AND PETER PAN
LAUGH-
A-MINUTE
PANTO! ‘A GLORIOUS GENIE OF THE LAMP’
DAILY TELEGRAPH ON ALADDIN 2010
FAMILY TICKETS ONLY £16
EACH(max 2 adults,3 - 6 tickets)
Supporting the Theatres for Theatres Appeal in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital www.gosh.org©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Registered charity no 235825
x x
THU 13 - SAT 15 JANSwan Lake
Thu & Fri eves 7.30pm
The Nutcracker
Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm
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THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA
Raymond Gubbay presents
ACCOMPANIED BY THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET ORCHESTRA
Swan LakeThe greatest romantic ballet of all! This is an immortal
love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty. From the
opulence and splendour of the magnificent court room to the
exhilarating lake scenes where swans play in perfect formation,
Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful music creates a truly
unforgettable experience.
The NutcrackerIn a magical new production, this most famous of fantasy
ballets opens as night falls on a traditional fireside scene on
Christmas Eve. On the stroke of midnight we are transported
to an enchanting world where toy dolls come to life as an army
of soldiers does battle with a gang of mice and a Nutcracker is
transformed into a handsome prince.
Sergei Bobrov Artistic Director
Anatoly Tchepurnoi Music Director and Chief Conductor
TUE 8 - SAT 12 FEBTue - Thu eves 7.30pm
Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm
Sat 5pm & 8pm
GROUP BOOKINGS 0844 372 7272
G F S
0844 847 2525 (bkg fee)
www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk
The legendary Original Tribute To The Blues Brothers returns
to the UK and is back in Liverpool at last! Yes folks, the show
that started it all has been playing sell out tours all over
Europe these past few years, but Jake and Elwood Blues know
that home is where the heart is - so they’re back in town
on a serious mission to entertain you!
Featuring cast members from the original hit West End run,
this all-new show brings you all those amazing, favourite and
classic moments and more: including a brand new set, new
twists, new moves, new songs - and freshly laundered suits!!
The boys are joined by one of Europe’s finest seven piece
bands and the sassy Bluettes: playing all your favourite songs,
including Everybody, Shake Ya Tail Feather, Sweet Home Chicago,
Think, Respect, Gimme Some Loving and loads, loads more!
So dust off your pork pie hat, dig out your shades and prepare
to party like never before! Join The Blues Brothers for a
night of the finest music, moves, thrills and spills you’re
likely to see this side of Chicago!
‘HIGH OCTANE SERIOUS PARTYING’ DAILY MAIL
6 7
SHAKE YOUR TAIL FEATHER WITH THE BLUES BROTHERS
BOOK BOTH BALLETSSAVE £5
PER TICKET
OPENING NIGHT ALL TICKETS
ONLY £18.50
THE ORIGINALWEST END MUSICAL
THE ORIGINAL
ACCEPT NO IMITATIONS
x x
MON 7 - SAT 12 MARMon - Thu eves 7.30pm
Fri & Sat 5pm & 8.30pm
GROUP BOOKINGS 0844 372 7272
G F S L E
0844 847 2525 (bkg fee)
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EXPLODING ONTO THE STAGE!
Footloose, the electrifying musical, explodes onto the Liverpool Empire
stage for one week only and is packed with classic 80s anthems
including Holding Out For A Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For
The Boy, and of course the title track, Footloose.
Life in small-town Bomont is peaceful – until city boy, Ren, arrives.
Breaking every taboo, Ren brings dance back to the heart of a town
held back by the memory of a tragedy.
Based on the hit 80s movie (which launched the careers of Kevin Bacon,
Sarah Jessica Parker and Jon Lithgow), Footloose has become a stage
musical phenomenon. From Broadway to the West End and touring
across the UK, this high energy musical is packed full of exhilarating
dance routines, guaranteed to get you to your feet.
Dancing is not a crime; to miss Footloose would be!
‘A JOYOUS SHOW THAT HAD THE AUDIENCE ON ITS FEET, ENERGIZED BY TERRIFIC
DANCING AND CLASSIC TRACKS’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
‘THE HAPPIEST AND MOST ELECTRIFYING HIT SHOW IN TOWN - GO NOW!’SKY NEWS
‘NOTHING COMES HOTTER THAN FOOTLOOSE’THE MIRROR
‘SENSATIONAL’THE SUN
MON 21 - SAT 26 FEBMon - Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
GROUP BOOKINGS 0844 372 7272
G S L B
0844 847 2525 (bkg fee)
www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk
50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!
Presented by ITV and Phil McIntyre Entertainments Ltd
Celebrating 50 Golden years of Britain’s longest-running and most
loved soap, the World Premiere of this brand new comedy play is
not to be missed.
Fully endorsed by ITV, Corrie! is a funny and affectionate tribute
to five decades of Coronation Street written by award-winning
playwright and Coronation Street scriptwriter Jonathan Harvey
(Canary, Beautiful Thing, Closer to Heaven, Gimme Gimme Gimme).
Corrie! follows the fortunes of two of Weatherfield’s finest families,
the Barlows and the Platts, and features all your favourite
characters past and present including; Ena Sharples, Hilda Ogden,
Hayley and Roy, Richard Hillman, Jack Duckworth, Bet Lynch,
Steve, Karen and Becky and many more.
Relive those magic moments from ‘the Street’ - see the tram run
over Alan, Tracy kill Charlie, Todd kiss Nick and Gail marry Brian,
Martin, Richard and Joe! Packed with surprises live on stage every
night, you never know who might pop in to the Rovers Return
to entertain you!
Corrie! It’s right up your street.
‘AN HILARIOUS ROLLER COASTER. GO AND SEE CORRIE!’
WILLIAM ROACHE (KEN BARLOW & ORIGINAL CAST MEMBER!)
★ ★ ★ ★‘INGENIOUS’THE TIMES
★ ★ ★ ★‘ABSOLUTELY BURSTING WITH HEART AND HUMOUR’DAILY TELEGRAPH
‘AN AFFECTIONATE ROMP THROUGH 50 DRAMATIC YEARS!TONY WARREN
(CORONATION ST CREATOR)
OFFICIAL
SPECIAL CORRIE LEGEND
AT EVERY PERFORMANCE!
8 9
TOP PRICETICKETS
ONLY £25
10 x
TUE 15 - SAT 19 MARTue - Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
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G F S L E
0844 847 2525 (bkg fee)
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MON 11 - SAT 16 APRMon - Thu 7.30pm
Fri 5pm & 8.30pm
Sat 4.30pm & 8pm
GROUP BOOKINGS 0844 372 7272
L C B E
0844 847 2525 (bkg fee)
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CELEBRATING THE UNDISPUTED KING OF POP
Thriller Live is a spectacular, high-octane show
celebrating the career of the world’s undisputed King of
Pop – Michael and the Jackson 5. Thriller Live marks the first
Jacksons dedicated live theatrical experience ever!
Moonwalking its way around the world, Thriller Live brings to life
the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of the Jacksons’
greatest hits. Thriller Live is the first live theatrical
experience dedicated to the Jacksons.
Featuring over two hours of hit songs including I Want You
Back, ABC, Can You Feel It, Off the Wall, The Way You Make
Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana,
They Don’t Care About Us and Thriller
plus many more!
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘A HUGELY ENJOYABLE, GLORIOUSLY
UPBEAT HIGH-ENERGY SHOW’ THE INDEPENDENT
PAUL WALDEN & DEREK NICOL FOR FLYING MUSIC IN ASSOCIATION WITH ADRIAN GRANT FOR KEY CONCERTS PRESENT
‘THIS THEATRICAL EXTRAVAGANZA IS A BREATHTAKING CELEBRATION – QUITE LITERALLY, THRILLING’THE STAGE
FEATURING THE SONGS OF
MICHAEL JACKSON 5AND
THE
FEATURING THE SONGS OF
MICHAEL JACKSON 5AND
THE
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Starring
SU POLLARD DAVID MCALISTER
One of the most successful musicals of all time! This endearing
tale of little orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation
the chance to experience this enchanting musical about never giving
up hope. Annie is a gutsy 11 year old orphan who, being left on the
doorsteps of a New York City orphanage, run by the cruel and crooked
Miss Hannigan, is determined to find her real parents. In adventure
after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils the evil plans of dastardly
Miss Hannigan and her devious brother, Rooster.
Winner of 9 Tony Awards, including Best Musical
and also boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores,
including It’s a Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, N.Y.C. and the ever-
optimistic Tomorrow, Annie is a delightful theatrical experience
for the entire family. It’s no wonder that this heart-warming
show has become a contemporary classic.
‘A TRULY MAGICAL NIGHT’SOUTHAMPTON ECHO
‘ONE OF THE MOST ENCHANTING MUSICALS I HAVE EVER SEEN’ SUNDAY TIMES
CHILDREN £10 OFF TOP 3
PRICES ONLYRestrictions apply
x x
TUE 29 MAR - SUN 3 APRTue - Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm
Sun 2pm & 6pm
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Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’,
‘Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice
and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues
to enjoy huge success across the country with standing
ovations at every performance.
Keith Jack, the hugely popular runner-up who finished just a
hair’s breadth behind winner Lee Mead in hit BBC series Any
Dream Will Do, takes on the title role, having won the hearts
of the nation with his sparkling charisma and
sensational singing voice.
Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the
coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable
songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me
and One More Angel.
Joseph bursts on to the stage at the Liverpool Empire
so book your tickets now and be part of the magic!
‘IT’S UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE. GO, GO, GO JO!’
MAIL ON SUNDAY
‘A DREAM COME TRUE, IT IS UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE’ ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS
‘MAGNIFICENT’EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS
‘A TECHNICOLOR TRIUMPH!’THE INDEPENDENT
‘IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS. BRILLIANT!’ THE SUNDAY TIMES
BILL KENWRIGHT BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS
LYRICS BY TIM RICE MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
SENIORSTICKETS ONLY £12
Midweek matinees only
x x
TUE 26 - SAT 30 APRMon - Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
GROUP BOOKINGS 0844 372 7272
G S L C E
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‘A DAZZLING SPECTACLE’ THE TIMES
Direct from London’s Sadler’s Wells comes New Adventures’
beautiful and unique interpretation of the best loved
fairytale of all, Cinderella.
Set in London during the Second World War, Matthew Bourne’s
interpretation of Prokofiev’s haunting score has, at its heart, a true
wartime romance. A chance meeting results in a magical night for
Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long
enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the
Blitz. Bourne’s vivid storytelling has never been more heart-
stopping and touching, creating a unique and unforgettable
depiction of a familiar and beloved fable.
Matthew Bourne has achieved worldwide artistic success
with his imaginative new stagings of popular classics such
as Swan Lake, The Car Man, Nutcracker!, Dorian Gray
and Edward Scissorhands.
‘A VALENTINE TO THE POWER OF LOVE’LA TIMES
★ ★ ★ ★ ★‘A GREAT SHOW.ONE OF THE BEST THINGS I’VE SEEN ’WHAT’S ON STAGE
‘A TOUR DE FORCE PERFORMANCE. AUDIENCES SHOULD EMBRACE THE CHANCE TO HEAR THIS GORGEOUS SCORE AGAIN’THE STAGE
CLAIRE SWEENEY STARS IN ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER AND DON BLACK’S MASTERPIECE
Following the sell out 2010 UK tour, Andrew Lloyd Webber
and Don Black’s Tell Me On A Sunday returns for 2011.
Remodelled for Claire Sweeney by the masters of musical
theatre, with an exclusive new song Dreams Never Run On
Time, this is the definitive version of the classic musical, with a
wonderful original score, featuring the chart topping song Take
That Look Off Your Face and the title track Tell Me On A Sunday.
Tell Me On A Sunday charts the romantic misadventures of a
young English girl in New York. Brimming with optimism, she seeks
success and love. But as she weaves her way through the maze of
the city and her own anxieties, frustrations and heartaches,
she begins to wonder whether she’s been looking
for love in all the wrong places.
WED 20 - SAT 23 APRWed - Sat eves 7.30pm
Sat mat 2.30pm
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SCHOOLS OFFER
BEST AVAILABLE£15 WITH
1 IN 10 FREEMon & Tues eves
& Wed mat
x x
A TREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY EVER TOLD
MUSIC BY
ALAN MENKEN
LYRICS BY
HOWARD ASHMAN & TIM RICEBOOK BY
LINDA WOOLVERTON
‘Once upon a time there lived a young Prince who had
everything his heart desired, but was spoilt and selfish.’
So selfish that he is turned into a Beast and his servants into
an array of enchanted household articles when he refuses an
old beggar woman shelter in his castle in exchange for
a beautiful red rose.
We know what the outcome will be, we know the moral of
the story, and we know that Beauty is in the soul and
always more than skin deep.
With a cast of magical characters and memorable music
this family favourite is guaranteed to make you smile and
is brought to you by Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust.
This amateur production is presented
by permission of JOSEF WEINBERGER
LTD on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE
INTERNATIONAL of New York
FEATURES THE
CLASSIC SONGS
TALE AS OLD AS TIME
BE OUR GUEST
IF I CAN’T LOVE HER
HUMAN AGAIN
A CHANGE IN ME
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
WED 11 - SAT 14 MAYWed - Sat eves 7.30pm
Sat mat 2.30pm
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TUE 3 - SAT 7 MAY Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed, Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm
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C G L S
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WORLD CLASS ICE SKATING IN THE INTIMACY OF THE THEATRE
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘SUMPTUOUS.STYLISH’ THE TIMES
The Imperial Ice Stars are back with a dynamic new interpretation
of their award-winning masterpiece Swan Lake on Ice.
With Tchaikovsky’s glorious music, exhilarating new choreography
and dazzling new costumes, this innovative portrayal of the
classic love story will take your breath away.
The 26 World, European and National Championship skaters,
who between them hold more than 250 competition medals, take
contemporary ice dance to a new level with their daring and graceful
feats – some of which are so complex they haven’t yet been named –
performed in the intimate setting of a frozen theatre stage.
This adrenaline-infused Swan Lake on Ice will bring you
to the very edge of your seat.
‘INSPIRING, ORIGINAL AND GREAT THEATRE’
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
16 17
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MARTI PELLOW’S HOTLY ANTICIPATED RETURN
BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
MARTI PELLOWIN
Marti Pellow, the hugely successful solo artist and front man of
Wet Wet Wet, makes a hotly-anticipated return to the UK stage in a
major new production of the hit Broadway musical, Jekyll And Hyde.
Marti Pellow’s successes with Wet Wet Wet include dozens of top
ten singles and multi-platinum albums; their hit single, Love Is All
Around, spent 15 weeks at the number one spot in the UK charts in
1994 when it featured on the soundtrack to the romantic comedy
of the decade, Four Weddings And A Funeral. As well as a critically-
acclaimed solo career, Marti has gone on to star in the West End,
on Broadway and on national tour in the smash-hit stage musicals
Chicago and The Witches Of Eastwick.
Glamorous, sexy and deliciously wicked in equal measures,
Jekyll And Hyde is based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic
gothic novella. Seize your moment and book today for the
theatrical event of 2011!
MON 16 - SAT 21 MAYMon - Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
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G F S L
0844 847 2525 (bkg fee)
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MON 20 - SAT 25 JUNMon - Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
GROUP BOOKINGS 0844 372 7272
G F S L E
0844 847 2525 (bkg fee)
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TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S MASTERPIECE
Featuring some of the most famous and inspiring stage music
ever written, including the classic songs Don’t Cry For Me
Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, Oh What
A Circus, You Must Love Me and Another Suitcase in Another
Hall, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary
musical EVITA embarks on a spectacular national tour.
Bringing to life the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva
Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, EVITA
tells the story from her young and ambitious beginnings to
the enormous wealth and power she gained and her
ultimate rise to sainthood.
With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar
winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, and
featuring one of the most coveted roles in musical theatre, this
brand new production of the smash hit show truly promises
to be THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★‘A MONUMENTAL SHOW’SUNDAY EXPRESS
‘TRULY MAGNIFICENT’ WHATS ON STAGE
Bill Kenwright by special arrangement with The Really Useful Group presents
THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
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THOMAS & FRIENDS A CIRCUS COMES TO TOWNFRI 4 - SAT 5 FEB 11am & 5pm Sat 2pm
G S Children’s tickets £14
This all new 90-minute musical adventure is
packed with audience sing-a-longs, high
energy dancing and thrilling adventures.
When Thomas makes a big mistake, all the
engines on the Island of Sodor must work
together to prepare for the exciting event
under the Big Top and Thomas must prove
he’s a really useful engine once again.
In this fun filled family show, Percy, James,
Gordon and of course Thomas join The Fat
Controller and the townspeople from the
Island of Sodor to welcome a colourful cast
of circus performers in an engaging story
that demonstrates the importance of
friendship and cooperation.
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80S MANIAWED 26 JAN 7.30pm C L B
Step back in time with Europe’s greatest 1980s
tribute concert currently taking the UK by storm!
Culture Club, Wham, Nena, Adam Ant, Cyndi Lauper,
and Madonna are just some of the legends you will
see authentically re-created live on stage!
‘IT’S LIKE LIVE AID MEETS TOP OF THE POPS WITH THE SEXY DANCE TROUPE, LEGS N CO!’ Dig out your 80s fashions and prepare to party!!!
CIRCUS OF HORRORSTHU 27 JAN 7.30pm C L B G
Following the huge success of The Asylum,
& The Day of the Dead, The Circus of Horrors
has had a major revamp & is back rockin’ &
shockin’ with fangtastic new phantasmagoria
created to celebrate its 15th bloody year.
The Four Chapters from Hell will take you
through all four of the Circus of Horrors
incarnations, The Greatest hits, The Greatest
acts, The Greatest show.
©2008 Gullane (Thomas) Ltd.
©2008 HIT Entertainment Ltd.
HIT and HIT LOGO are trademarks of
HIT Entertainment Ltd.
IN THE FLESHTHE PINK FLOYD SHOWMON 31 JAN 7.30pm C G L
A powerful and dynamic appreciation of Pink Floyd’s
timeless music in an amazing two and a half hour
show drawing on tracks from their classic albums.
The seven-piece live band deliver accurate
renditions of Floyd’s astounding music and are
supported by an impressive light show and
projection screen with specially commissioned
film sequences. A must for all Floyd fans and
not to be missed!
THE AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC ROCK SHOWSUN 16 JAN Doors 7.30pm Show 8pm
Using a winning formula of impeccable musicianship
matched with a spectacular sound and lights show,
animations and a sprinkle of Aussie humour, this
brand new show presents two and a half hours of
classic rock’s best moments! A virtuoso band of the
finest musicians on the planet will perform a mix of
selected classic rock anthems, including tracks by
Supertramp, Dire Straits, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles,
Steely Dan, Genesis, Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Who.
SALLY MORGANPSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROADFRI 28 JAN 7.30pm SOLD OUT
NEW DATE ON SALE THU 9 JUN 7.30pm G
Fresh from her new TV Series - Psychic Sally
On The Road on Living TV, Britain’s best loved
celebrity psychic returns by popular demand as
part of her nationwide tour. Her reputation has
been built from her close relationship with many
high profile celebrities. Don’t miss this unique
theatrical experience. www.sallymorgan.tv
THE DRIFTERSSUN 6 FEB 7.30pm L C G
The Drifters are one of the biggest-selling
bands of all time with a catalogue of over 50 hits
including Saturday Night at the Movies, Save The
Last Dance For Me, Under The Boardwalk, More
Than A Number, Come On Over to My Place, Kissing
in the Back Row, Hello Happiness, Up On The Roof,
On Broadway and many more.
www.theofficialdrifters.com
BOOK NOW 0844 847 2525 (bkg fee)
ONE NIGHT SHOWS ONE NIGHT SHOWS
2322 BOOK NOW 0844 847 2525 (bkg fee)
DAN CLARK SAT 9 APR 8pm
Dan Clark, star of BBC2’s How Not To Live Your
Life, brings his unique brand of live comedy on a
national tour. The show will feature some of Dan’s
acclaimed stand-up but will mostly consist of his
comedy songs, performed with his band (including
regular collaborator and composer of HNTLYL -
Ben Parker).
‘UNINTERRUPTED COMIC ECSTASY.’ Metro
14+ Parental guidance
DERREN BROWN SVENGALITUE 22 - SAT 26 MAR 7.30pm
Dubbed a ‘psychological illusionist’ by the press,
Derren Brown is a performer who combines
magic, suggestion, psychology, misdirection and
showmanship in order to seemingly predict and
control human behaviour, as well as performing
mind-bending feats of mentalism. Following his
sell-out performances in 2010, Derren retuns with
his brand new production Derren Brown: Svengali.Not suitable for children under 12 years.
FLAWLESSCHASE THE DREAMMON 7 FEB 7.30pm G
This inspirational dance act has become an
international phenomenon with stunning street
dance and inspirational choreography. They have
been crowned world dance champions and star in the
feature film StreetDance 3D. Now you can be the first
in the world to see this spectacular new production.
The show takes you on a roller coaster of emotions
and stars Flawless as never seen before. It’s time
for you to Chase The Dream!
COUNT ARTHUR STRONG’SCOMMAND PERFORMANCEMON 21 MAR 8pm G L C
Count Arthur Strong’s new show, Command
Performance, is so new, not even he knows he’s
doing it yet. Don’t worry about that though, it’s
never stopped him before! So get your Maltesers
out, roll your trouser legs up and sit back and
enjoy this potentially wonderful show. Pausing
only to glance up from your program to ask when
the interval is. I can guarantee you, you’ll have
never seen anything like it, whatever it is.
THAT’LL BE THE DAY 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOURSUN 27 MAR 7.30pm G L C
Prepare for a party as the UK’s most successful
touring rock ‘n’ roll production returns with their
25th Anniversary Show. Bringing on back
the good times with a combination of the most
popular feel-good comedy routines and favourite
hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s which have been
performed in the show over the last 25 years.
S4K’S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAMMON 28 FEB 10.30am & 1.30pm G C
Fairies and fun, royalty and romance, magic and
misunderstandings, A Midsummer Night’s Dream
has them all. The Bard’s comedy gets a musical
transformation from Shakespeare 4 Kidz, whose
dazzling version has proved a huge hit every time it
has toured. Enchanting entertainment for people of
all ages as the most famous lines are woven into
easy-to-understand modern language. Simply a
dream come true.
THE CHIPPENDALES® MOST WANTED!FRI 4 MAR 7.30pm G F S
The Men of Chippendales return with their newest
production Most Wanted! Prepare yourself for
a non-stop party of live music, audience
interaction, dancing and fantasy that will excite
your senses and leave you breathless. Grab your
girlfriends and make your way to the hottest party
in the UK. Millions of women can’t be wrong!
‘PECS + ABS AND ROCK’N’ROLL’ YOU Magazine
MUSIC WITH LAUGHTERSUN 10 APR 7.30pm C
Merseyside’s finest musicians and comedians
come together for one night only! Starring China
Crisis, Pauline Daniels, Alternative Radio, Gary
Murphy Band, Sean Styles, Phil Jones, Billy Butler,
Mickey Finn, Jade Gallagher, Billy Myers, Dalya
Bernstein. Hosted by Billy Butler, Music With
Laughter features an eclectic mix of the region’s
best loved artists and guarantees a night of first
class entertainment. Special guest, Ricky Tomlinson.
It is a show you will not want to miss!
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COLIN FRYTHE PEOPLE’S MEDIUMFRI 3 JUN 7.30pm
Don’t miss one of the most celebrated psychic
mediums, Colin Fry, as he delivers messages of love
and comfort in his brand new Free Spirit Show. Be
stunned by his breathtaking accuracy and
compassion in this all new show as he conducts
an evening of intimate communication with
your loved ones.
Evenings of mediumship are not scientifically proven and are
presented for education and entertainment purposes only.
Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult.
ED BYRNE CROWD PLEASERSUN 29 MAY 7.30pm
After the massive success of his last show,
Different Class, master of observational comedy
and star of Mock The Week and Have I Got News
For You, Ed Byrne is back with his new show
Crowd Pleaser. Exploring subjects and situations
Ed finds frustratingly maddening, Crowd Pleaser
is a hilarious insight into Ed’s life.
Recommended age 16+.
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OLLY MURS SUN 8 MAY 7.30pm
Having taken time out since his stunning
performances on the X Factor, Olly Murs embarks
on his first headline UK tour following the number
one debut single Please Don’t Let Me Go and the
release of his self titled debut album. A natural
talent and charismatic performer, this down to
earth Essex lad with Mod moves and a soulful
voice visits Liverpool for one night in May, with
a concert performance guaranteed to bring
the whole audience to their feet.
SHAUN’S BIG SHOW WED 25 - SAT 28 MAY C G L F S
Wed 7pm Thu 11am - 5pm
Fri 2pm & 7pm Sat 11am, 2pm & 7pm
By Arrangement with Aardman Ltd
SHAUN THE SHEEP in SHAUN’S BIG SHOWCome and join Shaun and his friends in their very
own live show. All your favourite characters from
the hit BBC show will be here including Bitzer,
Shirley, Timmy and the rest of the flock in this
magical, fully choreographed music and
dance extravaganza.
Shaun is stage struck and has decided to
put on a very special show for all his friends,
so get ready for some fabulous madcap
mayhem as they dance and prance
their way through a series of
wonderful adventures under the
nose of the short-sighted Farmer.
Adapted and directed by David Wood.
GET A FLEECE OF THE ACTION!
DRUMCHASERS TUE 19 APR 7.30pm
DrumChasers is the new percussion spectacular
from the creator of international success Noise
Ensemble. 10 fantastic percussionists and dancers
take to the stage in an explosion of sound and light
with a story of rivalry, romance and rhythm.
Powerful and energetic, moving and funny,
DrumChasers is a show for all ages promising an
evening quite unlike anything you’ve seen before.
JOHN CLEESE ALIMONY TOURTUE 31 MAY & WED 1 JUN 7.30pm
For the first time ever, in the summer
of 2011, comedy legend and the most
senile member of Monty Python will be
bringing his Alimony Tour to the UK.
Best known for his idiosyncratic turns in
Monty Python’s Flying Circus and Fawlty
Towers, John Cleese will bring his unique
comedic perspective to audiences across
the UK in 2011.
BOOK NOW 0844 847 2525 (bkg fee)
MICHAEL BALL HEROES TOURSAT 4 JUN 8pm
Michael Ball is one of Britain’s most loved and
respected performers - a leading musical theatre
star, multi-platinum recording artist, TV and radio
presenter and Olivier Award winner. For one night
only, Michael will wow Liverpool with his brand new
show aptly named Heroes, leading his own tributes
to stars past and present performing personal
favourites of his Heroes of the music world
alongside hits from his superb back catalogue.
SHAOLIN WARRIORS THE SPIRIT WITHINWED 8 JUN 7.30pm G F S
Returning to the UK with a brand new show, this
fully choreographed spectacular features 22
professionally trained Kung Fu Masters. Audiences
will be amazed and thrilled by watching so many
Kung Fu disciplines such as qigony, animal imitation
boxing, drunken boxing, and fighting with 18 kinds
of traditional weaponry.
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FIND US ONLINE DINING, EVENTS AND HOSPITALITY AT THE EMPIRE THEATRE
The Empire Theatre offers first class
entertaining facilities for all occasions and
we have a dedicated hospitality team who
will ensure you receive the highest level of
service. Parties of all sizes from both corporate
and individual bookers are welcome and we
endeavour to do our utmost to tailor a package
to your exact requirements
BRAND NEW THEATRE CAFE IS NOW OPEN
Our NEW theatre cafe, accessible through the
Box Office entrance on Lime Street, is open
from 11am to 7pm serving a range of sandwiches,
paninis and hot meals as well as tea, coffee and
cake. The perfect place to relax and grab a bite
to eat when you are booking a ticket, coming to a
show, or both! (Please note, box office opens
at 12 midday).
HOSPITALITY PACKAGES
Make a night of it. Our hospitality packages for
small parties cater for our guests before the
show and during the interval. We have a range
of private rooms throughout the theatre to suit
any occasion, and with the option to add catering
and many other individual touches, we aim to
create an evening you will remember forever.
BRINGING MORE THAN 10?
Now you can enjoy more of your theatre
experience by hiring your own private suite
with bar and washroom facilities, providing
an intimate setting where you and your group
can relax away from the crowds. Available for
groups of 10-50, cost of room hire can be as little
as £2 per person. Catering and full dining options
are also available upon request.
WEDDINGS & CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS
Both the stage and the entertaining suites
in the Atrium are licensed for marriage and
civil partnership ceremonies. Our professional
events team and top quality caterers will make
you feel centre stage throughout the planning
process, and if you choose to get married in the
auditorium - you will literally be centre stage!
The Empire Theatre is a unique choice for a
perfect day that will never be forgotten by
your guests.
GOLD & PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP
Our annual corporate membership guarantees
your clients, colleagues, employees and friends
a unique opportunity to benefit from a truly
memorable theatre experience. As well as
receiving up to 10 complimentary tickets per
month and access to our Private Members
Suite with personal host, you will also receive
incredible advertising opportunities in our show
programmes and forthcoming attraction guides.
Limited spaces are available for this exclusive
membership club, with costs starting at £1250
(plus VAT) per year.
For further information on any of the above
services, please contact our Sales and Events
Executive, Jayne Lloyd on 0151 702 7333 or
email her via [email protected]
ACCESS
We are fully accessible and provide audio described, signed and captioned performances across the year.
For further information please contact the Disability Liaison Officer on 0151 702 7328 (Mon – Fri, 10am – 6pm)
Information by BT Typetalk is also available by calling0844 277 9856 (24 hours)
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THRILLER LIVE
Get exclusive access to
bespoke workshops designed
anddelivered by dancers from
the show! The workshops
help to build confidence and
concentration and promote
co-ordination and creativity
in a fun-filled, high-energy
atmosphere where keeping fit
and exercise meets urban
street dance in an inspiring and
motivational environment.
Bespoke workshops can be
brought to your dance school
or community group (2hrs
duration, £200, avail Tues
or Weds daytime).
MATTHEW BOURNE’S CINDERELLA
Step into the world of London
during the Blitz and experience
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella
from within. RE:BOURNE, the
education arm of New
Adventures, offers activity for
people of any age and ability, led
by members of the experienced
cast. Workshops can be adapted
but generally include a warm up,
learning sections of repertoire
from Cinderella, a chance to be
creative using the same tasks
the dancers have used during
the rehearsal process, and a
short Q&A.
MATINEE MORNING MATURE MOVERS SESSION
A gentle paced movement
session. No experience needed.
Wed 27 Apr 11.30am-12.30pm
(£25 incl tea/coffee and a mat
perf ticket) Call 0151 702 7337 by
1 Apr to book.
TWILIGHT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION
Suitable for teachers and dance
practitioners. This unique session
will offer an insight into the
process that Matthew Bourne
uses to develop his work and
provide a toolkit to support
existing skills. Fri 29 Apr 4pm
(£35 incl refreshments and eve
perf ticket). Strictly limited to 20
participants. Call 0151 702 7337
by 1 Apr to book.
Bespoke Workshops at Your
School/Venue - Half day
(2 - 3 hrs) £300 + costs.
Full day (4 - 6 hrs) £500 + costs.
Workshops led by two dancers
from the company.
Group size up to 25.
Avail Tue 26 – Sat 30 Apr.
Contact Helen Prosser at
or call
020 7713 6766 to book
ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS
Open day tours will be available
for individual members of the
public in 2011. Contact us for
dates, times and costs.
I LOVE MUSICALS
Through this fun series of musical
theatre workshops you’ll learn
and stage a song from the week’s
musical (ages 8 - 16, no
experience req)
I LOVE... FOOTLOOSE Fri 11 Mar 5pm -
8.30pm (show workshop £15)
ANNIE Sat 19 Mar 11am - 12.30pm
(workshop only £10)
JOSEPH Sat 2 Apr 11am -
12.30pm (workshop only £10.)
EVITA Sat 25 June 12.30pm -
5pm (show workshop £15)
HALF TERM ACTIVITIES
Join us for 5 days of high energy
dance workshops designed to
build confidence and co-
ordination. Learn a variety of
dance skills in Urban Street
Dance and Hip Hop, World Dance,
Contemporary, Jazz and Musical
Theatre. Each day will focus on a
different dance style including an
exclusive opportunity to take part
in a dance workshop run by two
of the Thriller Live dancers
(Mon 11 - Fri 15 Apr 2011, 10.30am
- 4pm, £65 incl Thriller Live ticket
12 Apr 7.30pm)
MINI MUSICAL THEATRE GROUP
This weekly session enables
children to develop performance
skills in dance, drama and song
in a fun and safe environment.
Each session has a different
focus and begins with a vocal
and physical warm up followed
by listening exercises and theatre
games inspired by the weekly
theme or skill. Participants learn
techniques and develop skills of
team building, confidence and
self esteem (ages 7-10, £70, Thu
13 Jan - Thu 24 Mar, 13 weeks
excl Thu 17 Feb).
WOULD YOU LIKE THE CHANCE TO PERFORM ON THE WORLD FAMOUS LIVERPOOL EMPIRE STAGE?
If you are aged 11 - 21 you
can audition to take part in
the Stage Experience project
for 2011. Stage Experience is
our annual community
project which offers up to
120 young people the
opportunity to work with a
professional creative and
technical team to stage a full
scale musical production to
be performed at the
Liverpool Empire!
Auditions will take place on
Sat 26 Feb 2011.
The production will be
announced after Wed 1 Dec
on our website.
To find out more and to
apply for an audition
please visit
www.liverpoolempire.org.uk
where you can download an
application form or email
natalieflynn@
theambassadors.com.
Closing date for applications
Mon 14 Feb 2011.
DETAILS
Rehearsals will take place
Mon 25 Jul - Sat 6 Aug 2011,
10am - 5pm
You must be available for
all the rehearsals and
performances.
Performances 4-6 Aug 2011.
Project fee £160 payable by
Fri 1 Apr 2011.
Auditions are free to anyone
who completes and returns
an application form by
Mon 14 Feb 2011.
CREATIVE LEARNING
The Education and Community
Department is committed to
providing high quality events
and activities to groups, schools
and individuals to enhance the
appreciation and understanding
of the performing arts.
All activities are delivered by
our highly trained team of
performing arts and industry
professionals and can be tailored
to meet the needs of your group.
Workshops can take place at the
theatre or in your school. Here
we present a selection of the
activities that we have on offer
for this coming season. Please
contact us to discuss bespoke
workshop opportunities.
ACTIVITIES FOR GROUPS
BACKSTAGE TOURS AND TALKS
Are you part of a group that
would like to find out more
about the famous Empire
Theatre (dating back to 1866)?
Learn about the history of the
venue and the musicals, and
discover which stars have
graced our stage.
For school groups we also
include information about how
we operate as a commercial
receiving house theatre and the
career opportunities within the
performing arts.
Backstage tours can take place
Tue to Fri at 11am (duration
1.5 hrs, £4.50 per head,
refreshments on request)
Or book a member of our team
to visit your group to give an
informative presentation about
the above (£30 per hr)
Photo by Mike James from Stage Experience 2010, Fame
CONTACT US
Natalie Flynn, Head of
Education & Community
natalieflynn@
theambassadors.com
0151 702 7337
www.liverpoolempire.org.uk
The Empire Theatre
(Merseyside) Trust Ltd
Reg Charity No: 1437514
(England)
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BOOK IN PERSON
Call into our Box Office at the Empire on the corner of London Road and Lime Street, Monday to Saturday 12.00 noon to 6.00pm (8.00pm on performance nights and opens 2 hours prior to performances on Sunday). Payment Methods: Cash, Cheque, Credit Card/Debit Cards* and Gift Vouchers.
BY POST
Postal bookings are accepted and should be sent to the following address: The Box Office, Empire Theatre, Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1JE. Payment Methods: Cheque, Postal Order, Credit Card/Debit Cards and Gift Vouchers. Cheques should be made payable to Ambassador Theatre Group Venues.
BY PHONE
All telephone calls are received through the national ticket agency Ticketmaster which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 0844 847 2525 to book your tickets. All bookings are subject to Ticketmaster fees. Payment Methods: Credit Card/Debit Cards. All calls are charged at national rate.
ONLINE
Book all shows 24hrs a day at our website
www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk (secure online bookings). All bookings are subject to Ticketmaster fees. Payment Methods: Credit Card/Debit Cards
GROUPS OF 10+
Call our Groups Hotline on 0844 372 72 72 Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm for more information. Please note we operate a book now, pay later facility. Visit our website specifically designed for the groups market
www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk/groups
Ticketmaster groups 0844 844 2121 (24 Hours) Ticketmaster.co.uk
THEATRE TOKENS
We sell and accept national Theatre Tokens. They are unique theatre vouchers and can be used to see shows at over 230 theatres nationwide. Available in values of £5, £10 & £20 with no expiry date. Tokens can also be purchased at most Tourist Information Centres and branches of WHSmith, or by calling Tokenline on 0870 164 8800. www.theatretokens.com
CONCESSIONS
We offer discounts for senior citizens, people with disabilities, students, children, the unemployed, and people with hearing, visual and mobility impairments for the majority of shows, on production of relevant ID. Always ask the Box Office at the time of booking as we cannot discount on tickets already purchased.
Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available
General concessions
Group discounts
LiveCard holders
Family discounts
Schools discounts
Early booking offers
Workshops and creative activity
Only one concession is applicable at any one time, please check for restrictions on special offers. All concessions are subject to availability /conditions and can be withdrawn at any time.
Phone and online bookings made through ticket agents for most shows are subject to a per ticket booking fee at a maximum of £3.50. Certain concerts are subject to a per ticket booking fee at a maximum of £5.50. In all cases there is a Ticketmaster handling fee at a maximum of £3.50. An additional credit/ debit card surcharge may apply for cer-tain events when booking in person at the box office. We regret that we cannot refund or exchange tickets. We make every effort to ensure that all informa-tion in this brochure is correct at the time of publication and cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. Data Protection: when making a booking your name will be added to the ATG database and you may from time to time receive information about forthcoming events. We may also pass on your details to other arts related organisations. Please state at the time of booking if you do not wish to receive such information.
RESTORATION FUND
The ticket price for certain shows may include a £1 contribution to the theatre’s restoration fund.
We are very grateful to our patrons for the financial help we receive through our restoration levy. This year we have been able to make essential repairs to roofing on the atrium. We have recently replaced heating controls and water heaters across the building and refurbished
the old winch motors that hold the lighting truss. We are currently looking at proposals to replace the external billboard signage.
The Empire Theatre is owned by the Empire Theatre (Merseyside) Trust Ltd
The Trustees are Sir Phillip Carter CBE (Chairman) Terry Smith Prof. John Last CBE Tony Ensor Tony Thompson David Morgan (Secretary)
The Trust is a registered Charity. No. 509458
This brochure is printed
on responsibly sourced
FSC paper. Please continue to
help the environment by
recycling it.
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AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP
Liverpool Empire is operated by the
Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), who have
a total of 39 venues across the UK, including
12 in the West End, and 27 regionally. ATG’s
impressive portfolio of West End theatres
includes Apollo Victoria, Comedy, Donmar
Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Lyceum,
Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy,
Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2.
ATG’s regional theatres include The
Ambassadors Woking encompassing the
New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres
and the award-winning Ambassador
Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New
Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham; Theatre
Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome;
Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh
Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s
Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow;
Grimsby Auditorium; New Victoria Theatre,
Working; Palace Theatre and Opera House,
Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre;
New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre;
Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and
Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland
Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New
Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon
Studio; Grand Opera House, York. ATG is
also one of the country’s foremost theatre
producers, in Britain and internationally.
Current and recent ATG co-productions
include The Misanthrope starring Damian
Lewis and Keira Knightley; Legally Blonde,
West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Andrew
Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard
and Spamalot.
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PRICE BAND A B C D E S
Aladdin Mon - Fri until
17 Dec Sat, Sun & all perfs
from 21 Dec
£26
£28.50
£23
£25
£19
£21
£13.50
£16
Raymond Gubbay Ballets £31.50 £27.50 £21.50 £16.50 £13.50
The Australian Classic
Rock ShowAll seats £28.50
80’s Mania All seats £19.50
Circus Of Horrors £27 £23 £19 £13
Sally Morgan All seats £22.50
In The Flesh Pink Flloyd £23.50 £22.50
Thomas & Friends
All seats £17
Drifters All tickets £25
Flawless All seats £19.50
The Blues Brothers
Mon - Thu eve & Sat early
Fri & Sat eves Tue & Fri early
£25.50 £27.50 £18.50
£23.50 £25.50 £18.50
£20.50 £22.50 £18.50
£17.50 £18.50 £18.50
£13 £16.50 £18.50
Corrie! £25 £20 £12.50 £28
Shakespeare 4 Kidz
All seats £17
The Chippendales £25 £23.50 £20
Footloose Mon - Fri eves &
Sat early Fri early Sat eve
£29.50 £24.50 £32.50
£26.50 £19.50 £28.50
£20.50 £17.50 £25.50
£17.50 £14.50£20.50
£15.50 £12.50 £17.50
Annie Tue - Thu eves
& Sat mat Wed mat
Fri & Sat eves
£23.50 £20.50 £25.50
£20.50 £17.50 £22.50
£17.50£14.50 £19.50
£14.50 £11.50 £16.50
£26.50 £23.50 £28.50
Count Arthur Strong
All seats £18
Derren Brown All seats £30
That’ll Be The Day
£20.50 £18.50
Joseph Tue - Fri eves
& Sat perfs Wed - Thu mat
& Sun perfs
£30.50
£24
£27.50
£20
£24.50
£17
£20.50
£14
£35.50
£29
Dan Clark All seats £16
Music With Laughter
£26 £20 £17
Thriller Live Mon eve
& Fri early Tue - Thu eves &
Sat early Fri & Sat eves
£26.50
£30.50 £34.50
£22.50
£27.50 £31.50
£19.50
£22.50 £27.50
£15.50
£18.50 £22.50
£31.50 £35.50 £39.50
Drumchasers All seats £17
Tell Me On A Sunday
Wed - Thu eves & Sat mat
Fri & Sat eves£24.50 £26.50
£20.50 £21.50
£15 £15
PRICE BAND A B C D E S
Matthew Bourne’s
Cinderella Tue - Thu eve
& Sat mat Wed mat
Fri & Sat eve
£31 £28 £37
£27 £23 £34
£23 £18 £30
£17 £14 £22
£13 £11 £16
£36 £33 £42
Swan Lake On Ice
Tue - Sat eves& Sat mat Midweek
mat perfs
£29.50
£24.50
£26.50
£20.50
£21.50
£17.50
£19.50
£15.50
£14.50
£12.50
£34.50
£29.50
Olly Murs All seats £27.50
Beauty And The Beast £22 £18 £15
Jekyll & Hyde Mon - Thu eves
& Sat mat Wed mat Fri & Sat
£35.50 £29.50 £37.50
£31 £23.50
£34
£26 £21 £29
£22 £19.50
£25
£20 £16 £22
£38.50 £32.50 £40.50
Shaun The Sheep £16.50 £14.50 £11.50
Ed Byrne All seats £21
John Cleese £33.50 £30.50 £21
Colin Fry £18.50 £17.50
Michael Ball £36 £32.50
Shaolin Warriors £23 £21
EvitaMon - Thu eves
& Sat mat Wed mat
Fri & Sat eves
£32.50 £25.50 £35.50
£27.50 £22.50 £30.50
£22.50 £19.50 £25.50
£19.50 £16.50 £22.50
£15.50 £13.50 £18.50
£36.50 £29.50 £39.50
We Will Rock You Mon - Thu eve
& Sat mat Midweek Mat
Fri & Sat
£37.50 £35
£39.50
£35 £30 £38
£29.50£25 £34
£22 £20
£29.50
£17.50 £15
£17.50
Prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time. Price band S related to Superior seats.
SEATING PLAN
SEPTEMBER 2011ON SALE NOW!
Phil McIntyre Entertainment, Queen Theatrical Productions and Tribeca Theatrical Productions present