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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
Promise, we guarantee the
best entertainment at the
best prices. Shows included
are marked PP throughout
the brochure
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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The Sleeping Beauty
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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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CALL 0844 871 3037 MON - FRI, 10AM - 6PM Did you realise that if you
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
this page, and more.
CHICAGOMON 2 - SAT 7 JULY£10 - £32.50
GROUPS 10+
£5 off top 3 prices
GROUPS 20+£6 off top 3 prices
GROUPS 50+£7 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
GROUPS 10+£5 off top 3 prices
GROUPS 20+£6 off top 3 prices
GROUPS 50+£7 off top 3 prices
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)
FOR CINDERELLA GROUP OFFERS SEE PAGE 22
HAVE A FUN NIGHT OUT AND SAVE MONEY - OUR GROUP SALES TEAM ARE WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU!
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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
Photos from previous Stage Experience productions by Mike James. 9
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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
All Stage Experience photos by Mike James12
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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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© 2012 Hit Entertainment Limited
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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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‘BIGGER QUOTE’ATTRIBUTION
‘NORMAL QUOTE’ATTRIBUTION
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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
TICKETS £10 - £35 PP (Premium seats available)
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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TUE 13 - SAT 17 NOVTue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm
TICKETS £10 - £35 PP (Premium seats available)
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
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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
Wed 19 2pm F G L S SE 7pm F G L S
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
Tue 25 No Performances
Wed 26 1pm 5pm
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
JANUARY
Tue 1 No Performances
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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DIRECTED BY
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PATRICIA RESNICK DOLLY PARTON JEFF CALHOUN
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
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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)
C G S Details page 35
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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.
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‘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
C G S Details page 35
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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
www.atgtickets.com/liverpool
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
HOSPITALITY
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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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