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Lime Street
Liverpool, L1 1JE
0844 871 7660
booking number
0871 231 7787
general enquiries
Liverpool Empire Theatre stands imperiously
on Lime Street, a famous venue on one of the
city’s most famous thoroughfares. Since opening
its doors in 1925, the theatre has entertained
generations of Liverpudlians, its rafters resonating
to countless standing ovations. Empire Theatre is
where you’ll find the biggest shows, with national
productions regularly alighting here to bring the
latest must-see theatre to the North West. From
classic musicals – Cats; Les Miserables – to
classic singers – The Drifters – some of the biggest
names in showbiz have graced the Empire’s stage.
The theatre’s two-tier auditorium can seat almost
2,500, making it the largest venue of its kind in
Britain. Upholstered in rich reds and golds, the
theatre harks back to a more sophisticated time,
when no expense was spared in wooing theatre-
goers. Liverpool’s own sons, The Beatles, made
their mark here in the late ‘50s, back when they
were still called The Quarrymen, before returning
in 1962 under their new name. Other luminaries to
have thrilled audiences at Empire Theatre include
Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, The Carpenters,
The Shadows and Kate Bush. Today, the theatre
continues to host an eclectic programme of events
that includes everything from comedy to opera and
pop concerts to wrestling. Every historic building
has its share of macabre stories, and Empire
Theatre is no different. For those who choose
to believe, the building is haunted by two ghosts
including a young girl clad in Victorian dress. When
the curtain is raised, however, all eyes are on the
stage. Amajor touring entertainment venue, Empire
Theatre promises shows to entice audiences of
all ages. Children’s theatre; ballet; Shakespeare.
Whatever your niche, you’ll find something to
captivate your attention at this exquisitely designed
Lime Street institution.
LIVERPOOL EMPIRE THEATRE
