Liverpool Empire Theatre programme guide

THE PHENOMENON COMES TO LIVERPOOL TUE 9 - SAT 27 OCT

SUMMER / AUTUMN 2012

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It’s a great pleasure to present a

wonderful season of shows here

at Liverpool Empire including top

musicals direct from the West

End, the country’s top comedians,

world class Ballet and Opera,

and the very best Christmas entertainment

with Cinderella.

Joining our line up is the Award winning Chicago,

which features an all star cast; English National Ballet

with their beautiful reawakening of The Sleeping

Beauty; Welsh National Opera bring La bohème,

Così fan tutte and Jephtha; and in 2013, we welcome

the 60th anniversary tour of The Mousetrap. In the

coming months we have the brand new production

of Starlight Express, later in the year the live

theatrical sensation Dirty Dancing and in January

the Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5. A very exciting

year indeed!

As home to the largest productions in touring theatre

we are committed to listening to and acting upon

customer feedback, making the theatre experience

as magical as possible for you our customer; from the

moment you book your ticket until you leave the

venue after a great performance. Our aim is to make

top quality theatre accessible to all at a price to suit

every pocket with our new £10 Price Promise

initiative. We have been offering these excellent

prices for two months and your response has been

very positive with over 3,500 £10 tickets sold. This

has led us to be able to put the Price Promise in place

across some of the new shows in our programme

including The Phantom of the Opera. So now even

more of your favourite shows at Liverpool Empire

are available at prices starting from just £10.

With this new Price Promise, we guarantee

the best entertainment at the best prices.

On behalf of the whole team, thank you for your

continued support of Liverpool Empire - we do hope

to welcome you to the theatre in the near future.

Best wishes,

Andrew Rawlinson General Manager

WELCOME DIARYJUNE

HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY PP MON 18 & TUE 19 JUN 4

CIRQUE DU CIEL WED 20 & THU 21 JUN 29

MIDNIGHT TANGO MON 25 & TUE 26 JUN 6

TONY BENNETT WED 27 JUN 29

SING-A-LONG-A GREASE FRI 29 JUN 29

THE JOHNNY CASH STORY SAT 30 JUN 29

JULY

CHICAGO PP MON 2 - SAT 7 JUL 7

FRANKIE BOYLE THU 12 - SAT 14 JUL 29

STARLIGHT EXPRESS TUE 17 - SAT 28 JUL 10

THE RIPPLE EFFECT TUE 31 JUL 9

AUGUST

STAGE EXPERIENCE PRESENTS ANNIE THU 16 - SAT 18 AUG 12

ANGELINA BALLERINA PP TUE 21 - THU 23 AUG 13

Your favourite shows at

the Liverpool Empire now

available at prices starting

from £10 with our new Price

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best prices. Shows included

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PRICE PROMISE

SEPTEMBER

RICKY TOMLINSON'S ROYLE VARIETY SHOW THU 20 SEP 15

ALAN DAVIES SUN 23 SEP 29

JACK DEE FRI 28 SEP 30

ILLEGAL EAGLES SAT 29 SEP 30

JASON BYRNE SUN 30 SEP 30

OCTOBER

SENSATIONAL 60'S WED 3 OCT 30

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT THU 4 OCT 30

ROSS NOBLE SAT 6 OCT 30

DIRTY DANCING PP TUE 9 - SAT 27 OCT 16

ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET’S THE SLEEPING BEAUTY PP TUE 30 OCT - SAT 3 NOV 18

NOVEMBER

KEVIN BRIDGES SUN 4 NOV SOLD OUT

THE SOUND OF MUSIC WED 7 - SAT 10 NOV 15

42ND STREET PP TUE 13 - SAT 17 NOV 19

ESSENCE OF IRELAND SUN 18 NOV 31

WNO JEPHTHA TUE 20 NOV 20

WNO LA BOHEME WED 21, FRI 23 & SAT 24 NOV 20

WNO COSI FAN TUTTE THU 22 NOV 20

HAIRY BIKERS SUN 25 NOV 31

CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK MON 26 NOV - SAT 1 DEC 21

DECEMBER

CINDERELLA PP FRI 14 DEC - SUN 6 JAN 22

JANUARY 2013

9 TO 5 PP MON 14 - SAT 19 JAN 24

CIRCUS OF HORRORS PP SUN 20 JAN 31

TOP OF THE POPS PP MON 21 - SAT 26 JAN 31

FEBRUARY 2013

LA FILLE MAL GARDEE PP MON 4 FEB 26

COPPÉLIA PP TUE 5 FEB 26

SWAN LAKE PP WED 6 FEB 26

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA PP WED 20 FEB - SAT 9 MAR 27

APRIL 2013

THE MOUSETRAP TUE 2 - SAT 6 APR 28

TUE 17 - SAT 28 JUL

MON 18 & TUE 19 JUNMon & Tue eves 7.30pm

TICKETS £10 - £25 PP (Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off per tickets on top

price tickets

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LAST CHANCE TO SEE!

You may think it’s a long way down the street to the chemist.

But that’s just peanuts to space...

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy became an instant classic

on its launch as a radio series. Now Douglas Adams’ immortal

creation explodes back into life, re-born in this ground-breaking

new stage production - a radio show like you never saw before -

packed with laughter, robots, really wild sound effects

and drinks with extremely silly names.

Led by Simon Jones as Arthur Dent, Hitchhiker’s favourites from

the legendary Radio and TV casts are re-united for these live

performances, bringing to life the characters written for them

in highlights from the entire Hitchhiker’s Saga. They are joined

on stage by Roger McGough as the guest Voice Of The Book

and supporting actors from Hitchhiker’s in all its phases.

Directed by Dirk Maggs, Douglas Adams’ choice to conclude

the narrative in its original medium, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to

the Galaxy Radio Show ... Live! is a comedy adventure which will

introduce newcomers of all ages to Vogons, Babel Fish, Marvin

the Paranoid Android and allow them to explore the unique

and hilarious Whole General Mish Mash According

To Douglas Adams.

Whatever else you do this year make sure you know

where your towel is.

WE’LL BE SAYING A BIG HELLO TO ALL INTELLIGENT LIFE FORMS EVERYWHERE, AND TO ALL THE OTHERS OUT THERE THE SECRET IS TO BANG THE ROCKS TOGETHER GUYS!

BASED ON THE NOVELS BY

DOUGLAS ADAMS

STARRING THE ORIGINAL RADIO CAST

SIMON JONESGEOFF McGIVERNSUSAN SHERIDANMARK WING-DAVEY

AND THE VOICE OF

STEPHEN MOOREAS MARVIN THE PARANOID ANDROID

ADAPTED, WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY

DIRK MAGGS

HANCE TO SEE!!

WE’LL BE SAYING AAA BIG HELLO TO ALLINTELLIGENT LIFE

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MON 25 - TUE 26 JUNMon & Tue eves 7.30pm Tue mat 2.30pm

TICKETS £16.50 - £29.50 (Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon (top 3 prices) £6 off Tue (top 3 prices) Includes premium.

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A DAZZLING EVENING OF DANCE - NOT TO BE MISSED!

PRESENTED BY ARLENE PHILLIPS AND ADAM SPIEGEL

THE STARS OF STRICTLY COME DANCING IN THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

Production photography by Manuel Harlan

Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television

audiences for seven series of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing

with their stunning Tango routines. And now they’re coming to

the Liverpool Empire with Midnight Tango - a breathtaking

evening bringing all the drama, sensuality and elegance

of this most exciting of dance forms to life.

Vincent and Flavia’s mesmerising choreography and fiery

chemistry command the floor with explosive Tango routines,

gravity-defying moves and feather-light footwork.

Set in a late night bar in downtown Buenos Aires and featuring

some of the finest Tango dancers in the world and with live music,

Midnight Tango takes you on a journey into the heart of this

intoxicating city. As danger and excitement, joy and jealousy,

pain and passion all combine - this is a spectacular and

explosive evening not to be missed!

www.midnighttango.co.uk

‘A TRIUMPH’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘A FEEL-GOOD EVENING. HUGELY ENTERTAINING’ DAILY EXPRESS

‘STAR PRESENCE AND POISE DANCED WITH EXUBERANT DELIGHT’ INDEPENDENT

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MON 2 - SAT 7 JUL Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5.30pm & 8.45pm Sat 5pm & 8.30pm

TICKETS £10 - £32.50 PP (Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on top 2 prices Mon 2 Jul. Thereafter £5 off top 3 prices. Excl Fri late and Sat, includes premium.

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Tue 3 Jul 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 7 Jul 5pm

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THE SEXY, SASSY WEST END SMASH HIT RETURNS

‘MURDER, GREED, CORRUPTION, EXPLOITATION, ADULTERY AND TREACHERY - ALL THOSE THINGS WE HOLD NEAR AND DEAR TO OUR HEARTS’ So begins the international

award winning musical, Chicago, which comes to the Liverpool

Empire for 1 week only starring Ali Bastian as Roxie Hart,

Stefan Booth as Billy Flynn, Tupele Dorgu as Velma Kelly

and Bernie Nolan as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton.

Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub

singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with Cell Block

rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from

death row with the help of smooth-talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.

Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb

and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy

score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. With 6 Tony,

2 Olivier, 1 Grammy, 2 Bafta and 6 Academy Awards, Chicago

truly is ‘THE SHARPEST, SLICKEST SHOW ON THE BLOCK’ THE TIMES

A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking

lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it.

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get a group of people together

you could save money on a trip

to the theatre? Call our friendly

local groups team direct for

help with the great offers on

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CHICAGOMON 2 - SAT 7 JULY£10 - £32.50

GROUPS 10+

£5 off top 3 prices

GROUPS 20+£6 off top 3 prices


SCHOOLS 10+Best available tickets

£15 plus 1 teacher free with

every 10 Mon - Wed eves

and Fri early show.

All discounts exclude Fri eve and Sat perfs

STARLIGHT EXPRESSTUE 17 - SAT 28 JULY£19.50 - £39.50

GROUPS 10+ £5 off

GROUPS 20+ £6 off

plus 1 in 10 free

GROUPS 50+ £7 off

plus 1 in 10 free and 3

extra free with every 50

SCHOOLS £12 plus 1 in 10

free Tues eve and Wed mat

No discounts available Fri and Sat eves

ANGELINA BALLERINATUE 21 - THU 23 AUG£10 - £17.50

GROUPS 10+

£3 off top 2 prices

DIRTY DANCINGTUE 9 - SAT 27 OCT£10 - £48.50




No discounts available Fri eve and all Sat perfs.

Please note all discounts are capped

SLEEPING BEAUTYTUE 30 OCT - SAT 3 NOV£10 - £35

GROUPS 10+ Book and pay

before Tue 31 July and get

£7.50 off top 3 prices

SCHOOLS Midweek mat

£7 plus 1 free ticket in 10.

Discounts not applicable on tickets below

£10, Sat eve and mid week mat apart

from school.

BOST SOUND OF MUSICWED 7 - SAT 10 NOV£15 - £24

GROUPS 10+ 1 in 10 tickets free

42ND STREETTUES 13 - SAT 17 NOV £10 - £35

GROUPS 10+ £5 off per ticket

plus 1 free ticket Tue - Thu &

Sat mat

GROUPS 20+ £6 off per ticket

plus 1 free ticket Tue - Thu

& Sat Mat

SCHOOLS/DRAMA & DANCE GROUPS 10+

Best available seats £10 plus

1 teacher free with every 10

pupils Tue - Wed

9 TO 5MON 14 - SAT 19 JAN 2013£10 - £29.50

GROUPS 10+ 5 off top 2 prices

GROUPS 20+ £6 off top 2

prices, plus 2 Free tickets

GROUPS 50+ £7 off top 2

prices, plus 3 free tickets

No Concessions on Friday/Saturday

Eve Performances

PHANTOMWED 20 FEB - SAT 9 MAR 2013 £10 - £48

GROUPS 10+

£5 off per ticket (Mon - Thu)

SCHOOLS 10+

Best Available £18.50 Upper

Circle Only (Mon, Tue Eves

& Thu Mat only)

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TUE 31 JUL 7pm

TICKETS £11

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THE ATG FOUNDATION PRESENTS

Liverpool is one of the most significant cities participating in this

ambitious nationwide new writing project, created and performed

in six centres from Glasgow in the north to London in the south.

Forming part of the London 2012 Festival, the culmination of the

Cultural Olympiad, playwright Ursula Rani Sarma and young

people from across the nation deliver a vibrant piece of new

writing inspired by the Olympic theme of truce.

Ursula’s ideas, gathered from workshops with local people, have

produced an exciting, innovative piece of theatre and what you will

see and hear is the voice of Merseyside. Performed on the iconic

stage of the Empire, this compelling piece gives us an insight into

our culture and how young people see the world in 2012.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be the first to see this new play,

born from the heart of your own community.

FUNDED BY

THE ATG FOUNDATIONIN ASSOCIATION WITH

SWD and JOHN GOOD

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BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S‘DAZZLING’ MUSICAL

THE TIMES

A BRAND NEW PRODUCTION FOR 2012

TUE 17 - SAT 28 JUL Eves 7.30pm Wed 18, Thu 19 & Sat 21,

Thu 26 & Sat 28 mats 2.30pm

TICKETS £19.50 - £39.50 (Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on Tue 17. £5 off Wed - Thu & Sat mat

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Wed 25 Jul 7.30pm

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thu 26 Jul 7.30pm

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‘A MUSICAL THAT SURPASSES EVERYTHING AROUND IN EVERY DIMENSION’

Bill Kenwright presents one of the best loved, longest running

and most unique musicals in theatrical history. Andrew Lloyd

Webber’s Rock-On-Roller skating sensation Starlight Express

explodes back onto the stage with a new production for 2012,

destined to take the UK by electrifying storm.

Light years ahead of the rest, this futuristic tale about love

and hope in the face of adversity promises to take you on the

ride of a lifetime - with two hours of speed, spectacle, energy

and turbo charged excitement, combined with an electrifying

sound track, dazzling sets and costumes, some of Andrew

Lloyd Webbers most memorable musical hits and

extraordinary nonstop roller-choreography by TV’s

favourite dance show judge Arlene Phillips.

Buckle up; the race is truly back on!

‘EXPLOSIVEENTERTAINMENTIN EVERY SENSE.UNMISSABLE’ THE JOURNAL

‘YOU HAVE TO SEE IT, AND STILL YOU WON’T

BELIEVE IT’DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE, SUPERB, IT’S A REAL

KNOCK-OUT’BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

‘A ROCK SOLID ROLLER SKATING MUSICAL -

SENSATIONAL’THE HERALD

DAILY EXPRESS

A NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE PRODUCTION

LIVERPOOL EMPIRE STAGE EXPERIENCE PRESENTS

THU 16 - SAT 18 AUG Thu - Sat eves 7pm Sat mat 2pm

TICKETS £14

EARLY BOOKING OFFER £12 if booked and paid by 5 Aug

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A cast of young people from the local area, working with

a professional creative team will star in a vibrant, full-scale

production of one of the most beloved family musicals of all

time. Annie follows the success in previous years of

West Side Story, Fame and Bugsy Malone.

The endearing tale of little orphan Annie truly is an

enchanting experience for the whole family. Annie is a gutsy

orphan who, after 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.

Her fun-filled adventures with her four legged best friend

called Sandy see Annie aiming to foil the plans of dastardly

Miss Hannigan and her devious brother Rooster. Featuring the

unforgettable songs It’s A Hard Knock Life, Easy Street and

Tomorrow, this musical is an all-time classic rags to riches

tale sure to warm the heart.

Book by Thomas Meehan Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Martin Charnin

Original production directed by Martin Charnin. Originally produced by Irwin Meyer, Stephen

R. Friedman,Lewis Allen, Alvin Nederlander Associates Inc., The John F. Kennedy Center for

Performing Arts, Icarus Productions. Based on Little Orphan Annie ® by permission of the

Tribune Media Services Inc. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with

Josef Weinberger Ltd. on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

In association with the Empire Theatre

(Merseyside) Trust Limited

(reg charity 509458)

‘MIGHTILY IMPRESSIVE’ LIVERPOOL ECHO ON WEST SIDE STORY STAGE EXPERIENCE 2011

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THE MOST STUPENDOUS MOUSICAL OF THE YEAR

Everyone’s favourite little star, Angelina Ballerina,

is pirouetting onto the stage in her brand-new Mousical

Ballet Girls and Hip Hop Boys, a magical show

packed full of singing and dancing.

In this new production, Angelina and her friends think their

dreams have come true when Camembert Academy wins

the opportunity to dance live on the famous TV show

‘Simply Mouse Dancing’! But things get out of control when

the girls and boys have very different ideas about the show!

Will dance captain Angelina rise to the challenge

and choreograph the most stupendous and absolutely

positively best dance ever?! Can the mouslings put their

differences aside? Will the show go ahead?

BALLET GIRLS AND HIP HOP BOYS

ANGELINA, ALICE, GRACIE, VIKI, AJ AND MARCO WILL HAVE YOUR LITTLE STARS DANCING IN THE AISLES!

BOOK AND LYRICS BY

MIRANDA LARSONMUSIC BY

BARRIE BIGNOLD

TUE 21 - THU 23 AUG Tue 6.30pm Wed 2.30pm & 6.30pm Thu 2.30pm & 6.30pm

TICKETS £10 - £17.50 PP

ATG THEATRE CARD £4.50 discount per ticket, price bands A and B

FAMILY TICKET £58 4 people top price only

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Autograph is the Empire’s Café Bar

providing mouth-watering lunches and

Pre-theatre meals and a selection of

superb coffees, teas, soft drinks and

selected wines and beers.

Whether you want to meet friends over

a hot drink, enjoy a delicious lunch in our

pleasant and relaxing surroundings or

enjoy a pre-theatre supper, Autograph

is the perfect place to enhance your

visit to the theatre.

From 11 am Autograph’s menu includes

toasted paninis, home-made soups, baked

potatoes and Liverpool’s finest Scouse

served with red cabbage.

Pre-theatre menus are available from

5pm and often feature a seasonal theme.

Please call for more details.

Bookings are advised, call our dedicated

team on 0151 702 7354.

THE LIVERPOOL EMPIRE IS A FULLY ACCESSIBLE THEATRE

The Box Office has a lowered counter

to make collecting tickets easier

Disabled toilets are provided on all floors

There are wheelchair spaces in

the auditorium

We welcome Guide Dogs

All bar areas have moveable tables

and chairs

The theatre is fully equipped with lifts

to all floors and automatic doors

We provide signed, audio described and

captioned performances across the year

Our staff our fully trained to help you

enjoy your visit

You can pre-order interval drink,

to make the interval more enjoyable

We have an access officer available to

take your bookings and help with any

access issues that you might have -

call 0151 702 7328 between

10am and 6pm, Monday to Friday

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WED 7 - SAT 10 NOVWed - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm

TICKETS £15 - £24

ATG THEATRE CARD £2 discount per ticket

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IT’S GOING TO BE A ROYLE NIGHT OUT!

THE MOST POPULAR FAMILY MUSICAL OF ALL TIME

STARRING

JOE LONGTHORNE JIMMY CRICKET

MICK MILLER SEAN STYLES ASA MURPHY THE JOHNSON

BROTHERS ‘THE KING’

ELVIS CLAYTON STEVE CHARLES

PAUL DABEK AND MUCH MORE!

THU 20 SEP7.30pm

TICKETS £25

ATG THEATRE CARD £5 discount per ticket

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THE GREENROOM PRESENTS

BOOK BY

HOWARD LINDSAY

AND RUSSEL CROUSE

SUGGESTED BY

‘THE TRAPP FAMILY SINGERS’ BY MARIA AUGUSTA TRAPP

THIS AMATEUR PRODUCTION IS PRESENTED BY ARRANGEMENT

WITH JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD ON BEHALF OF R&H THEATRICALS OF NEW YORK

BOST are bringing this multi-award winning

and timeless family musical back to the

Liverpool Empire this November!

Originally opening on Broadway in 1959,

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s final musical tells

the story of Maria, who gives up her training

as a nun to become governess to Captain

von Trapp’s seven children.

Featuring such memorable songs as

My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Edelweiss,

Climb Ev’ry Mountain and of course, The

Sound of Music, the show has continued

to enthral audiences ever since.

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S

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‘THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME’

OBSERVER

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TUE 9 - SAT 27 OCTMon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm

TICKETS £10 - £48.50 PP (Premium seats available)

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Tue 16 Oct 7.30pm

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Wed 24 Oct 7.30pm

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thu 25 Oct 7.30pm

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Tue 9 Oct

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Dirty Dancing is an unprecedented live experience,

exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance

and sensationally sexy dancing.

Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash-hit tells

the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent

young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what

will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.

Featuring hit songs, including Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby, Do You

Love Me? and the heart stopping I’ve Had The Time Of My Life!

‘SMASH HIT MUSICAL GIVES US ALL THE TIME OF OUR LIVES’

BRISTOL EVENING POST

‘I’M DESPERATE TO SEE IT AGAIN AND AGAIN’

EVENING STANDARD

‘ENERGETIC, BRILLIANTLY STAGED’THE TIMES

www.dirtydancingontour.com

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THE WEST END SMASH-HIT COMES TO LIVERPOOL!

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TUE 30 OCT - SAT 3 NOVTue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat mat 2.30pm


ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Tue 30 Oct. £5.50 off top 3 prices for all other perfs

EARLY BOOKING OFFER Book and pay by Tue 31 Jul and get £5 off top 3 prices

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ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET PRESENTS THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

The Sleeping BeautyOnce upon a time, in a land far, far away, Princess Aurora lived in an

enchanted castle where fairies bestowed her with gifts of beauty,

temperament, purity, joy, wit and generosity. The wicked Fairy

Carabosse put a curse on Aurora; to prick her finger and die on

her 16th birthday. Only the touch of true love's kiss

could awaken her and undo the evil spell.

With wonderful choreography by Kenneth MacMillan,

The Sleeping Beauty is the ultimate classical ballet – featuring the

most luxurious staging, superb dance and dazzling music including

Tchaikovsky’s much-loved Rose Adagio and Once Upon a Dream

used in Disney’s version of this popular classic.

‘WHAT A TRIUMPH’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

Photographs by Michael Garner, Laurent Liotardo and Patrick Baldwin.

Make-up provided by M.A.C.1818

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ATG THEATRE CARD Tue 13 & mid-week mat half price. £6 off top 3 prices for all other perfs


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‘FULL OF BROADWAY RAZZAMATAZZ’MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

‘A TOP NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT’ THE SCOTSMAN

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STARRING

DAVE WILLETTS & MARTI WEBBCOME AND MEET THOSE DANCING FEET!

Winner of the 1980 Tony Award

for Best New Musical and the 2001

Tony Award for Best Revival of

a Musical. 42nd Street, the

timeless, inspiring tale of small

town Peggy Sawyer’s rise from

chorus line to Broadway star. And

those songs! Lullaby of Broadway,

We're in the Money, Shuffle Off To

Buffalo, Keep Young and Beautiful,

I Only Have Eyes For You and the

spectacular title number, danced

down a flight of steps that lights up

as brightly as the faces of the cast.

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WORLD CLASS OPERA FROM WNO

LA BOHÈMEPuccini’s La bohème is one of the greatest love stories ever

sung. A major new production by Annabel Arden set in

Edwardian Paris.

Sung in Italian with surtitles in English

COSÌ FAN TUTTEBenjamin Davis’s warm and funny production is set on the

British seaside in the early 1960s.

Sung in Italian with surtitles in English

JEPHTHAKatie Mitchell’s electrifying staging of Handel’s searing

oratorio is a heart-stopping and poignant experience.

Sung in English with surtitles in English

Visit wno.org.uk for detailed casting, videos,

story summaries and music clips.

‘AN ADVENTURE OF THE SPIRIT, A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY’

DAVID POUTNEY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

(ON WNO'S 2012/2013 SEASON)

TUE 20 - SAT 24 NOVJephtha Tue 7pm La bohème Wed, Fri & Sat 7.15pm Così fan tutte Thu 7pm

TICKETS £5 - £25

FREE PRE-PERFORMANCE TALKS Jephtha Tue 6pm Così fan tutte Thu 6pm Paris Café Afternoon La bohème Fri 3.30pm - 5.30pm £12 per person. Call 029 2063 5030 to book

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE La bohème Fri 7.15pm

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‘ABSOLUTELY SUPERB - LEFT ME BREATHLESS WITH PLEASURE’THE TELEGRAPH

MON 26 NOV - SAT 1 DEC Mon - Fri eves 7.30pm Wed mat 2.30pm Sat 4pm & 8pm

TICKETS From £10

0844 871 3017 (bkg fee)


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THE COOLEST PARTY IN TOWN!

Tis the season to be merry!’ Beat the winter blues with the

special Christmas version of the hit show for the festive season.

Take a trip back in time to the glamorous, glitzy nights of Las

Vegas in the late 50s and early 60s where, in the company of

three of the world’s most popular entertainers, the fabulous

Burrelli Sisters and The Rat Pack Big Band, you will experience

Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr & Dean Martin

performing at the famous Sands hotel.

Hit follows hit, including: Mr Bojangles, I’ve Got You Under My

Skin, New York, New York, Fly Me to the Moon, My Way and

many more. Seasonal classics include: Baby it’s Cold

Outside, Let it Snow, Let it Snow, White Christmas

& Winter Wonderland.

Photos from previous performances.

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‘EVERYTHING YOU WOULD EXPECT FROM A BIG BUDGET PANTO IS HERE IN SPADES’

MADEUP: ONSTAGE IN LIVERPOOL WEBSITE, ALADDIN 2010/11

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F FAMILY TICKET

£15 top two price, 3+ tickets

(must include at least one child)

G GROUPS 10+£15 top two prices

ATG THEATRECARD

(Price bands A - C)

Half Price Tickets

Fri 14 Dec 7pm

Wed 2 Jan 2pm

Wed 2 Jan 7pm

L GROUPS 50+£8.50 on price bands

C and D in the circle.

SE SENIOR SPECIALSHalf price tickets (A - C)

S SCHOOL GROUPSAll Seats £10 with 1 teacher

free with every 10 children

Panto returns to the Liverpool Empire this year with

Cinderella, featuring all your favourite panto characters,

including the infamous Ugly Sisters, a handsome Prince,

and of course, a beautiful Princess.

Poor Cinderella has been forced to become a servant for

her Ugly Sisters. With the help of her loyal best friend Buttons

and her magical Fairy Godmother can Cinderella get to the

ball and meet the handsome Prince? Accept your invitation

to find out!

Featuring all the traditional panto fun - oh yes it will - and

a carriage load of laughs and magic for all ages. So get

practicing those boos, hisses and behind yous, and

get your tickets booked for the number one panto

at the Liverpool Empire.

‘COLOURFUL, ENERGETIC, FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT’ LIVERPOOL ECHO (PETER PAN 2009/10)

‘PLENTY TO KEEP AUDIENCES HOOKED’ LIVERPOOL DAILY POST (PETER PAN 2009/10)

‘NOTHING SHORT OF BRILLIANT’ LIVERPOOL DAILY POST (ALADDIN 2010/11)

SUPERB EMPIRE QUALITY, PRICES FROM JUST £10 AND GROUPS TICKETS FROM ONLY £8.50 - THIS IS THE BEST VALUE PANTO IN TOWN

TICKETS £10 - £25

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Wed 19 Dec 7pm

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thu 20 Dec 7pm

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Fri 4 Jan 7pm

ATG THEATRE CARD Half Price Fri 14 Dec 7pm Wed 2 Jan 2pm & 7pm


0844 871 3017 (bkg fee)


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BOOK NOW FOR FAMILY FRIENDLY PANTO FUN AT THE EMPIRE

FRI 14 DEC - SUN 6 JAN

DECEMBER

Fri 14 7pm F G L S

Sat 15 2pm 7pm F G

Sun 16 1pm F G 5pm F G

Mon 17 2pm F G L S SE 7pm F G L S

Tue 18 No Performances

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Thu 20 2pm F G L S SE 7pm F G L S

Fri 21 2pm F G L S 7pm F G S

Sat 22 2pm 7pm

Sun 23 1pm 5pm

Mon 24 1pm 5pm


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Thu 27 2pm 7pm

Fri 28 2pm 7pm F G

Sat 29 2pm 7pm F G

Sun 30 1pm F G 5pm F G

Mon 31 1pm F G L

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Wed 2 2pm F G L SE 7pm F G L

Thu 3 2pm F G L SE 7pm F G L

Fri 4 2pm F G L SE 7pm F G L

Sat 5 2pm F G 7pm F G

Sun 6 1pm F G

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BASED ON THE 20TH CENTURY FOX PICTURE ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON BROADWAY BY ROBERT GREENBLATT, APRIL 2009

FEATURING DOLLY PARTON FROM HER DESK IN DOLLYWOOD

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9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious new musical comedy, based

on the hit movie and centres on three office workers who turn

the tables on their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot

of a boss. They conspire to take control of the company and learn

there’s nothing they can’t do - even in a man’s world. Outrageous,

thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9 TO 5: THE

MUSICAL is about teaming up and taking care of business.

FEISTY, FUN AND OH SO FABULOUS! This show features

Dolly Parton’s original hit title song, 9 to 5, which won her an

Oscar nomination and 4 Grammy Award nominations along with

her new Tony® and Grammy nominated score. With 18 original

numbers, including Backwoods Barbie and Shine Like the Sun,

that mix Broadway and pop with Dolly’s signature witty lyrics it

will have you kicking up your heels. Leave your daily grind behind

and join in on the fun.

MON 14 - SAT 19 JANMon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

TICKETS £10 - £29.50 PP

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE TBC

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thu 17 Jan 7.30pm

ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Mon 14 Jan top price only. Thereafter, £5 off top price only, Tue - Thu & Sat mat

C G Details page 35

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THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA

MON 4 - WED 6 FEB La Fille mal Gardée Mon 4 Feb 7.30pm Coppélia Tue 5 Feb 7.30pm Swan Lake Wed 6 Feb 2.30pm & 7.30pm

TICKETS £10 - £34 PP(Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on Mon, thereafter, £5 off (top 3 prices & premium)

EARLY BOOKING OFFER £5 off if booked and paid for before 30 Nov 2012 (excludes premiums)


0844 871 3017 (bkg fee)


RAYMOND GUBBAY PRESENTS

LA FILLE MAL GARDÉERecreated by Alexander Gorsky, this remains one of the oldest

ballets still regularly performed. With virtuoso pas de deux, may

pole and clog dances, this classic ballet will send you home happy,

delighting those enjoying it for the very first time as well as

those who want to see it again and again.

COPPÉLIA Every toy has a story, especially in this charming comedy of errors.

This light-hearted tale of mistaken identity and confused lovers is

brought to life by sparkling choreography and the animated score

of Delibes. Coppélia is perfect for first-time ballet goers,

families and everyone in between.

SWAN LAKEThe greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by

Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the

impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit

lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this

compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.

‘DAZZLING COSTUMES WERE COMPLEMENTED BY A SPECTACLE OF WONDERFULLY CHOREOGRAPHED GROUP ROUTINES AND AWE INSPIRING SOLO PERFORMANCES’DAILY ECHO, SOUTHAMPTON, FEBRUARY 2012

‘DANCING WAS SHARP, PRECISE AND LIGHT OF FOOT THROUGHOUT’ OXFORD TIMES, JANUARY 2012

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WED 20 FEB - SAT 9 MARMon - Sat eves 7.30pm

Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

Except Thu 21 Feb

TICKETS £10 - £48 PP

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Tue 26 Feb 7.30pm

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Wed 27 Feb 7.30pm

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Thu 28 Feb 7.30pm

ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off premium seats Wed 20 & Thu 21 only.

G C S Details page 35

0844 871 3017 (bkg fee)


‘THIS NEW PHANTOM SOARS TO INCREDIBLE HEIGHTS’

Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production

of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success

The Phantom Of The Opera was unveiled at the Theatre

Royal Plymouth in February to rave reviews and makes its

debut at the Liverpool Empire as part of a national tour in 2013.

With a brilliant new design by Paul Brown, costumes by the

much missed Maria Björnson, a new staging by Laurence Connor,

director of the recent acclaimed 25th anniversary celebration

at the Royal Albert Hall and with new choreography by Scott

Ambler. Lighting design is by Paule Constable and sound

design by Mick Potter. The production is overseen by

Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh.

C A M E R O N M A C K I N T O S H ’ S

SPECTACULAR NEW PRODUCTIONOF

A N D R E W L L O Y D W E B B E R ’ S

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MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

‘THE CLEVEREST MURDER MYSTERY OF BRITISH THEATRE’THE TELEGRAPH

‘A TRULY ENTERTAINING CLASSIC THRILLER’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

‘DESERVEDLY A CLASSIC AMONG MURDER THRILLERS’ THE OBSERVER

THE LEGENDARY, SMASH HIT THRILLER CELEBRATES ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

A classic. A landmark. A legend.

The Mousetrap is famous around the world as being the longest

running show of any kind in the history of theatre - with almost

25,000 performances it’s a play to be proud of. And to celebrate

60 incredible years on stage, it’s going on tour for the first time,

with a star cast to give you a once in a life-time opportunity

to see this masterpiece here at the Liverpool Empire.

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country

house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there

is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the

suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the

last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the

motives are finally revealed.

In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created

an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly

intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner.

A l i A l d k A l d

www.MousetrapOnTour.com

TUE 2 - SAT 6 APR Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

TICKETS £12 - £27.50 (Premium seats available)

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Wed 3 Apr 7.30pm

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thu 4 Apr 7.30pm

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Tue 2 Apr. £5 off top 3 prices Wed & Thu


0844 871 3017 (bkg fee)


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CIRQUE DU CIEL’S

SHANGHIWED 20 - THU 21 JUN 7.30pm

TICKETS £19.50 - £24.50

ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off top price C G F

With over 30 amazingly multi-

talented and skilled performers,

this 2 hour extravaganza,

combines acrobatics, modern

dance, martial arts, original music

and many other traditional and

modern Chinese elements in an

amazing fantasy adventure.

THE JOHNNY CASH STORY SAT 30 JUN 7.30pm

TICKETS £22 C

ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off

Since appearing on BBC

television at the age of 14 singing

The Tennessee Flat Top Box,

Roger Dean has been playing

Cash’s music most of his life.

Along with his band the

Lazy Boys he will keep you

spellbound with his knowledge

of the country music legend.

FRANKIE BOYLE LAST DAYS OF SODOMTHU 12 - SAT 14 JUL 8pm

TICKETS £26

Frankie Boyle has been pilloried,

misrepresented and demonised.

And for what? For Telling It Like

It Is. Now he will attempt a final

tour, to heal Britain’s fools. To

support its rioters. To offer the

inchoate laughter of despair to

a culture in freefall.

Recommended age 16+

ALAN DAVIES LIFE IS PAIN SUN 23 SEP 8pm

TICKETS £25

Over a decade since his last

stand-up show, and following a

huge tour of Australia in 2011,

Alan Davies, the much-loved star

of iconic television series such as

Jonathan Creek and QI, makes a

long-awaited return to live

stand-up this autumn.

Recommended age 16+

MORE TOP COMEDY, MUSIC AND DANCE

SING-A-LONG-AGREASE FRI 29 JUN 7.30pm

TICKETS £16 G

A brand new screening of the

classic film starring John Travolta

and Olivia Newton-John from

the producers of Sing-a-long-a

Sound of Music. Now is your

chance to don those pink jackets,

grease up those quiffs and let

your inhibitions go for an evening

where you are the stars!

TONY BENNETT WITH SPECIAL GUEST ANTONIA BENNETTWED 27 JUN 8pm

TICKETS £46 - £66

Kennedy Street & Live Nation

proudly present Tony Bennett,

the Grammy Award-winning

musician whose music spans

over six decades. With worldwide

record sales in the millions, and

dozens of platinum and gold

albums to his credit.

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JACK DEE FRI 28 SEP 8pm

TICKETS £22

The star of Lead Balloon and

I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue returns

after a six year absence from

Stand-Up, agonizing over the

slightest of annoyances and

misdemeanors. Why is he touring?

‘I want to spend less time with

my family.’

‘TURNS GRUMPINESS INTO AN ART FORM’ EVENING STANDARD

ROSS NOBLE MINDBLENDERSAT 6 OCT 8pm

TICKETS £25

After a two year break Ross

Noble, the demonic scarecrow

himself, is back doing what he

does best. Famed for his fiery

and fluid freewheeling style,

Noble creates comedy gold

from tiny particles of

random nonsense.

Recommended age 15+

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT THU 4 OCT 7.30pm

TICKETS £24 C

TV’s I’m a Celebrity and Benidorm

star Crissy Rock hosts the

region’s No.1 variety show

Tonight’s The Night. With Special

Guest Star Pete Price. This

spectacular one night show will

see the stars of the future and

today perform at the Empire

with show-stopping acts from

the region’s finest artists.

MORE TOP COMEDY, MUSIC AND DANCE

JASON BYRNE PEOPLE’S PUPPETEERSUN 30 SEP 8pm

TICKETS £18.50

After the phenomenal success

of his Cirque Du Byrne Tour,

Jason Byrne is bringing a brand

new show back to the cities of

Britain. People’s Puppeteer,

will have new stories, new props,

and more of his trademark high

octane lunacy.

Recommended age 14+

ILLEGAL EAGLES HEAVEN HEATS UP TOURSAT 29 SEP 7.30pm

TICKETS £21.50 - £23.50 C G

ATG THEATRE CARD £1.50 off

In 1980 The Eagles took a 14 year

vacation and returned with the

now classic album Hell Freezes

Over. The Illegal Eagles having

no intention of taking any time

off are back this year with their

Heaven Heats Up Tour. Featuring

all the classic songs from Hotel

California to Life in the Fast Lane.

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THE SENSATIONAL 60’S EXPERIENCE WED 3 OCT 7.30pm

TICKETS £21 & £23

ATG THEATRE CARD £1.50 off

Original classics performed by

4 of the most popular bands

of the 60’s - The Tremeloes,

Hermans Hermits, The Union

Gap UK and The Ivy League, all

hosted by Jon Brennan from The

Ivy League. Step back in time in

an evening true to the 60’s when

pop music was at its very best.

ESSENCE OF IRELANDSUN 18 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £23 - £25

ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C

Now with their biggest and most

talented cast of dancers, singers,

and musicians, Essence of Ireland

combines breathtaking dance

routines with the very best of Irish

music, a touch of Irish craic, all

cleverly woven into a heart-

warming tale.

CIRCUS OF HORRORSSUN 20 JAN 7.30pm

TICKETS £10 - £26 PPATG THEATRE CARD £3 offC B

The new phantasmagoria twists

and turns, sending a shiver down

your spine as a demonic dummy

seems to take on a life of its own -

featuring dare devil & bizarre

circus acts from all four corners

of the world that will have you on

the edge of your seat when not

falling off it with laughter!

TOP OF THE POPS MON 21 - SAT 26 JAN Mon - Thu 7.30, Fri 5pm & 8pm,

Sat 4pm & 8pm

TICKETS £10 - £30 PPATG THEATRE CARD Half price on Mon 21, £4 off top

three, £3 off bottom two prices

Mon - Thu only G S C

Capturing the spirit of the iconic

TV show, Top of the Pops LIVE

is a nostalgic interactive jukebox

celebrating the greatest hits by

the biggest stars in the world of

pop from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Paying homage to the DJs who

introduced the TV show and to

the resident dance troupes Pan’s

People and Legs & Co, TOTP

LIVE will offer a feast of

musical nostalgia.

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MORE TOP COMEDY AND MUSIC - AND STOP PRESS!

HAIRY BIKERS LARGER THAN LIVE SUN 25 NOV 7.30pm

TICKETS £25 S

ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off

Over two years since we did

our last stage tour, a complete

sell-out and one of the best times

of our lives, we can’t wait to do

it all over again. Only this time

it’s going to be bigger, bolder,

funnier, and packed with more

food and laughs than ever before.

Not just a show, a real night out!

JUST

ANNOUNCED!

CREATIVE LEARNING

From Grease to Fame, Guys and

Dolls to South Pacific, Joseph

to Cats, Blood Brothers to The

Sound of Music; our musical

theatre masterclasses are

available around a whole host

of productions, and can be

held either on school or

college premises, or subject

to availability, at The Empire

Theatre. Covering vocal work,

choreography and script work

these high-energy workshops

include music, dance and drama

and will give pupils an insight

into the rehearsal process

behind a large scale musical

theatre production.

OPEN TO ALL AGESSuitable for Primary schools, or

more intensively, secondary

school students with an interest

in music/drama/dance.

Workshops can be tailored to

suit the experience and needs

of your group. Also available for

community groups. Minimum

and maximum group size applies.

Cost: From £100 + VAT (plus

practitioners travel expenses if

outside the Merseyside area)

Stage Experience, West Side Story Stage Experience, FAME

Workshops are available linked

to the following shows in the

programme: Midnight Tango,

Chicago, Starlight Express,

Dirty Dancing, 42nd Street,

Phantom of the Opera.

WELSH NATIONAL OPERAFREE PRE-PERFORMANCE TALKSJephtha Tue 6pm

Così fan tutte Thu 6pm

Paris Cafe Afternoon La bohème

Fri 3.30pm - 5.30pm

£12 per person.

Call 029 2063 5030 to book.

ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET Thu 1 Nov 10.30am - 12.30pm,

Ages 16+

Join members of English National

Ballet’s orchestra and wardrobe

departments for an event which

brings you closer to all aspects of

the production. Watch as English

National Ballet’s dancers take

their daily class and gain an

insight into the music and design

of this magical production in

a lively presentation.

£35 per person including a ticket

to the matinee performance of

The Sleeping Beauty on Thu 1 Nov.

FRI 2 NOV 6.15pm - 6.45pm

A free introduction to the

performance and a chance

to meet dancers, orchestra

members and staff from English

National Ballet. Admittance

with a ticket for the evening

performance only. To reserve

a place please enquire at the

box office.

SAT 3 NOV 9.30am - 12pm, Age 11 - 14

Join English National Ballet for

a creative dance workshop on

stage at The Empire Theatre.

Explore the magical world of

Sleeping Beauty and the story of

good versus evil, followed by the

opportunity to watch company

dancers in their morning class.

£30 per person including a ticket

to the matinee performance of

The Sleeping Beauty on Sat 3 Nov

SAT 3 NOV

11.30am - 12.30pm, Age 5 +

A unique opportunity to watch

the dancers of English National

Ballet in their daily class

£12 per person

Book on 0844 871 3037 or

in person at the Box Office.

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CONTACT USNatalie Flynn, Head of Education & Community

[email protected] or 0151 702 7337

creativelearning.atg.co.uk

Proudly supported by The Empire Theatre (Merseyside) Trust Ltd Reg Charity Number1437514 (England)

DIRTY DANCING WORKSHOPS Get closer to Kellermans than

ever before with the official

Dirty Dancing National

Tour Workshops.

For just £60 you and your friends

can enjoy a 4 hour workshop of

choreography, songs and scene

work from Dirty Dancing and

see the show afterwards.

For further information visit

creative learning


42ND STREET Suitable for ages 18+

regardless of experience.

Have you ever wanted to tap

dance or are your skills a little

rusty? Join us for 4 weeks of

tap dancing fun at The

Empire Theatre.

30 OCT - 27 NOV

8pm - 9pm

Cost: £35 includes a ticket to

see 42nd Street on Tue 13 Nov

at 7.30pm.

STARLIGHT EXPRESSHigh energy week of dance,

drama and singing linked to

Starlight Express.

MON 23 JUL - FRI 27 JUL Cost: £55 includes a ticket to see

Starlight Express at the Empire

on Thu 19 Jul 7.30pm.

ANGELINA BALLERINAFUNKY MOVER DANCE SESSIONSPut on your dancing shoes!

TUE 21 AUG

4 - 5pm

Suitable for ages 8 - 12

WED 22 AUG

12.15 - 1.15pm

Suitable for ages 5 - 8

THU 23 AUG

12.45 - 1.15pm

Suitable for ages 3 - 5.

Boys and girls welcome.

No experience necessary.

AUTUMN 2012 THE LIVERPOOL EMPIRE PERFORMING ARTS CLUBSOur groups meet weekly at the

Empire Theatre and involve

young people working towards a

number of performances under

the guidance of our practitioners.

This year our groups have taken

part in 2012 Dance Festival in

Stoke, Show Stoppers and Silver

Screen Dance Festival at the

Empire, created a short film for

schools education package for

Families Fighting for Justice and

Les Misérables School Edition

at The Epstein.

We are now recruiting for new

members aged 11 - 19 years for

our youth theatres and youth

dance company. Auditions will

be held on Sat 13 Oct.

Check out the creative learning

tab on our website for more

details and to download an

application form.

www.atgtickets.com/Liverpool You must register before

Tue 11 Sep 2012.

MINI MUSICAL THEATRE STARS For ages 7 - 11

The group meets weekly at

the theatre on a Thursday

6 - 7.30pm.

Open to everyone no audition

necessary. Fun action packed

sessions to develop dance,

drama and singing skills.

Each term culminates in a

short informal performance

for family and friends.

11 OCT - 13 DEC (no session during half term)

Cost: £54

MATURE MOVERSCome and take part in

relaxation, warm ups, learn

new steps and develop dance

routines together. We dance

to all types of music and

regularly perform together.

9 OCT - 11 DEC (no session during half term)

Cost: £30

LIFESTYLES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIVERPOOL EMPIRE

First class entertaining facilities for all

occasions with a dedicated hospitality team

who will ensure you receive the highest level

of service

We can provide hospitality packages for small

parties with a range of private rooms throughout

the theatre to suit any occasion, and with the

option to add catering and many other

individual touches.

WEDDINGS & CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS

Both the stage and the entertaining suites

in the Atrium are licensed for marriage and civil

partnership ceremonies, 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

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.

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]

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ONLINEBook all shows 24hrs a day at

www.atgtickets.com/liverpool (secure online bookings).

All bookings are subject to fees.

Payment Methods: Credit Card/

Debit Cards

BY PHONEAll telephone calls are received through ATG Tickets on 0844 871 3017

Open Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun

10am - 8pm. All bookings are subject

to fees. Payment methods: Credit

card/Debit cards. All calls are

charged at national rate.

BOOK IN PERSONCall into our Box Office at the Empire

on the corner of London Road and

Lime Street, Monday to Saturday 12

noon to 6pm (8pm 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.

GROUPS OF 10+

Call our Groups Hotline on

0844 871 3037 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

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

CONCESSIONSWe 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 thefollowing concessions available

General concessions

Group discounts

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 and conditions and can be withdrawn at any time.

Phone and online bookings made through ATG Tickets for most shows are subject to a per ticket booking fee at a maximum of £4.90. In all cases there is a transaction fee at a maximum of £4. *An additional credit/ debit card surcharge may apply for certain events when booking in person at the box office.

ATG THEATRE CARDATG Theatre Card offers are subject to

availability on selected seat prices and

for a max. 4 tickets per Card. Please

book early to avoid disappointment.

RESTORATION FUNDThe 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. In the

previous 6 months we have invested

in new followspots, a lighting desk

and drapes and borders for our

backstage department, as well new

handrails in the Front Circle Rows

A - F. We are currently looking at

proposals to replace the external

billboard signage.

EMPIRE THEATRE TRUSTThe Empire Theatre is managed by The Ambassador Theatre Group (Venues) Limited on behalf of The Empire Theatre (Merseyside) Trust LtdThe Trustees areSir 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

All information in this brochure is correct at time of printing, and is subject to change.

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUPCo-founded by Howard Panter and Rosemary

Squire in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group

Ltd (ATG) is the largest owner/operator of

theatres in the UK with 39 venues, an

internationally recognised theatre producer

and a leader in theatre ticketing services through

ATG Tickets. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West

End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar

Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold

Pinter, 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; Liverpool Empire; 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 has been behind

some of the most successful and innovative

productions in Britain and internationally.

Current and recent ATG co-productions include

South Pacific, All New People, Ghost The Musical,

Posh/Jumpy (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s),

9 to 5 The Musical, Matthew Bourne’s The

Nutcracker!, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty

Python’s Spamalot, The Misanthrope, West Side

Story, Dandy Dick, Guys and Dolls, Exit the King

and The Rocky Horror Show.

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