Autumn guide 2014 Liverpool Empire by Liverpool Empire Theatre

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WELCOME

DIARY This season is a very special one indeed for us with a wonderful array of exciting productions coming to the Empire.

The electrifying smash hit musical Rock of Ages comes to Liverpool in July, featuring over 30 classic rock anthems. In August, Annie Get Your Gun brings the heart of Broadway to the Empire for one week only in a major new production. The record breaking international hit Wicked is set to cast a spell over Liverpool, don’t miss your chance to see this acclaimed West End production on home turf when it flies into the Empire in September. We’re also bringing you the very best in Christmas entertainment. Take a magical carpet ride to the Far East in this year’s pantomime spectacular, Aladdin now on sale. We are continually investing in our wonderful theatre and we have already made improvements to our seating, backstage facilities, carpets and customer toilets. Why not be a star for the night? The Liverpool Empire Theatre is delighted to launch a special range of packages for our customers in our newly designed Ambassador Lounge; check out page 39 for further details. On behalf of the whole team here at the Empire, I thank you for your continued support of our venue. We do hope to welcome you back very soon. Best wishes, Diane Belding General Manager

JUNE DISNEY’S THE LION KING UNTIL SAT 5 JUL

JULY THE DRIFTERS THU 10 JUL

THE DREAMBOYS WED 16 JUL

TIME TO SPARKLE THU 17 - FRI 18 JUL

THE ELO EXPERIENCE SAT 19 JUL

ROCK OF AGES

MON 21 - SAT 26 JUL

A VISION OF ELVIS THU 31 JUL

AUGUST ABBA MANIA SAT 2 AUG

BURT BACHARACH SUN 3 AUG

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN TUE 5 - SAT 9 AUG

WEST SIDE STORY TUE 26 - SAT 30 AUG

SEPTEMBER ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS MON 1 - SAT 6 SEP

LORD OF THE FLIES WED 10 - SAT 13 SEP

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WICKED

TUE 16 SEP - SAT 11 OCT

OCTOBER JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT TUE 14 - SAT 18 OCT

THE FULL MONTY

MON 20 - SAT 25 OCT

RIVERDANCE

TUE 28 OCT - SUN 2 NOV

NOVEMBER JON RICHARDSON NIDIOT MON 3 NOV

PALOMA FAITH TUE 4 NOV

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA PRESENTS

CARMEN

FRI 7 - SAT 8 NOV

STONES IN HIS POCKETS MON 10 NOV

DAWN FRENCH TUE 11 NOV

DANCING IN THE STREETS THU 13 - SAT 15 NOV

HALFWAY TO PARADISE THE BILLY FURY STORY SUN 16 NOV

ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET

JANUARY 2015

EMPIRE YOUTH BALLET

ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND FRI 9 & SAT 10 JAN

SOUL LEGENDS

APRIL 2015 SALLY MORGAN

PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD WED 1 APR

ELLEN KENT

LA TRAVIATA

SAT 17 JAN

FRI 3 APR

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS

SAT 4 APR

TUE 27 - SAT 31 JAN

FEBRUARY 2015 VAMPIRES ROCK MON 2 FEB

SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC THU 5 FEB

SAM BAILEY FRI 6 FEB

JOHNNYCASH ROADSHOW SAT 7 FEB

MADAMA BUTTERFLY DIRTY DANCING

TUE 7 - SAT 25 APR

MAY 2015 LORD OF THE DANCE

TUE 28 APR - SAT 2 MAY

CALAMITY JANE TUE 5 - SAT 9 MAY

SPAMALOT

MON 11 - SAT 16 MAY

BARNUM

TUE 19 - SAT 23 MAY

SWAN LAKE

TUE 18 - SAT 22 NOV

SIXTIES GOLD SUN 23 NOV

THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR MON 24 NOV

ANNIE

THU 27 - SUN 30 NOV

DECEMBER SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER TUE 2 - SAT 6 DEC

OMID DJALILI SUN 7 DEC

ALADDIN

SAT 13 DEC - SUN 4 JAN

LEE MACK

MON 15 DEC

FLYING INTO LIVERPOOL TUE 16 - SAT 11 OCT 2014

DISNEY’S ACCLAIMED MUSICAL NOW IN ITS FINAL WEEKS IN LIVERPOOL

Disney’s record-breaking tour of The Lion King is now playing at the Liverpool Empire receiving standing ovations from sell-out houses. Seen by over 70 million people round the world The Lion King is an experience you will never forget. Ingeniously adapted from the beloved animated film, Julie Taymor’s internationally acclaimed production transports audiences to the African savannah with its heart-pounding rhythms, spectacular scenery, stunning costumes and innovative use of masks and puppets. Ticket sales for The Lion King in Liverpool have been record-breaking, however good seats are still available for its final weeks.

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Just a small town girl, livin’ in a lonely world. She took the midnight train goin’ anywhere. Just a city boy, born and raised in South Detroit. He took the midnight train goin’ anywhere. ROCK OF AGES is an L.A. love story lavished with OVER 25 CLASSIC ROCK ANTHEMS. BEN RICHARDS and NOEL SULLIVAN star in this hilarious musical comedy which will have you singing and laughing along with its EPIC songs, including: Don’t Stop Believin’, We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Wanted Dead Or Alive, Here I Go Again, Can’t Fight This Feeling, We’re Not Gonna Take It, Cum On Feel The Noize, Nothin’ But A Good Time, I Wanna Rock, More Than Words, Heaven and I Want To Know What Love Is, played loud and proud by an AWESOME live band. ROCK OF AGES arrives in LIVERPOOL following 3 SMASH HIT YEARS IN LONDON’S WEST END and 5 rockin’ years in Vegas and New York! Don’t miss out on a night of outrageous rock ‘n’ roll debauchery at the BIGGEST PARTY IN TOWN! MON 21 - SAT 26 JUL Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off 1st two nights & Fri 5pm (Prem & Band A) C G PP Details page 43

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NEW PRODUCTION PRIOR TO LONDON

JASON DONOVAN

NORMAN PACE

EMMA WILLIAMS

HHHH ‘THE GREATEST COLLECTION OF SONGS

IN THE HISTORY OF MUSICAL THEATRE’THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN BRINGS THE HEART OF BROADWAY TO THE LIVERPOOL EMPIRE FOR ONE WEEK ONLY IN THIS MAJOR NEW PRODUCTION From the producers of West Side Story and South Pacific, this TONY award winning version of Irving Berlin’s classic musical has received its UK premiere this summer. When Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show comes to town, it only takes one glance for sharp shooting country girl Annie Oakley to fall head over heels for its star marksman, Frank Butler. Both have truly met their match, revealing their competitive natures as they vie for best shot and each other’s hearts. Featuring the all time classic hits There’s No Business Like Show Business, Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly and Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better.

★★★★

‘THE SHOW IS BLESSED WITH FRESHNESS,CHARM AND HUMOUR THAT ARE COMPLETELY CAPTIVATING’

IME THE ALL T ITS CL ASSIC H USINESS B O N S ’ E THER USINESS B W O H S LIKE U CAN O Y G N I H T ANY BETTER O D N A C I DO OMES C T A H W ’ DOIN NATUR’LLY

★★★★

‘IRRESISTIBLE’ THE TIMES

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★

‘A SHOW THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN ENJOY’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

★★★★ THE SUNDAY TIMES

TUE 5 - SAT 9 AUG Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off on opening night (Band A & B) C G E PP Details page 43

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‘UNMISSABLE’

SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘GRITTY, FUNNY AND ULTIMATELY MOVING’ LIVERPOOL POST

‘STILL AS GLORIOUSLY FRESH, RELEVANT AND THRILLING AS EVER’ TIME OUT

‘GO SEE THIS SHOW AND BE STUNNED BY GENIUS’ THE TELEGRAPH

Based on a conception by Jerome Robbins Book by Arthur Laurents Music by Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Entire original production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens

‘IF YOU BUY ONE THEATRE TICKET THIS SUMMER, MAKE IT THIS ONE’THE OBSERVER

FOLLOWING SELL OUT SHOWS IN 2013 AND A RECORD BREAKING UK TOUR, WEST SIDE STORY RETURNS! With groundbreaking choreography by the legendary Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, an unforgettable score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, West Side Story changed the face of musical theatre for ever. Now Joey McKneely’s vibrant stage production is thrilling audiences again. Based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and packed with unforgettable songs including Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America and I Feel Pretty, be sure not to miss this production of the classic musical.

‘THERE’S NOTHING MORE EXCITING OR ENGAGING AT THE MOMENT ON STAGE’ TELEGRAPH

TUE 26 - SAT 30 AUG Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Tue - Wed eves, Wed & Thu mats (Prem, Bands A - D) C G F PP Details page 43

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‘THE FUNNIEST SHOW ON THE PLANET’ DAILY MAIL

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★★★★★

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THE NATIONAL THEATRE’S 50 STAR HIT!

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‘OF ALL THE FEEL GOOD SHOWS, THIS IS THE FUNNIEST’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

The National Theatre’s award-winning comedy One Man, Two Guvnors embarks on its biggest-ever tour of the UK and Ireland, coming to Liverpool Empire Theatre this autumn. With a cast including SHAUN WILLIAMSON (EastEnders & Extras), EMMA BARTON (EastEnders) and GAVIN SPOKES (One Man, Two Guvnors, London), this acclaimed smash-hit is a glorious celebration of British comedy - a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners. Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe. But Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother - who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job with one Stanley Stubbers - but to prevent discovery, he must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

MON 1 - SAT 6 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price opening night. Thereafter, £5 off (Tue - Fri) (Prem, Band A - B) C G S E PP Details page 43

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A comedy by RICHARD BEAN Based on The Servant of two masters by Carlo Goldoni With songs by Grant Olding

‘MATTHEW BOURNE HAS BROUGHT DAN THE SCOTSMAN

NCE TO THE MASSES LIKE NOBODY ELSE’ A

NEW ADVENTURES AND RE:BOURNE PRODUCTION

Based on the novel Lord of the Flies by WILLIAM GOLDING Music by TERRY DAVIES Sound design by PAUL GROOTHUIS Lighting design by CHRIS DAVEY Design by LEZ BROTHERSTON Choreographed by SCOTT AMBLER Adapted and Directed by MATTHEW BOURNE and SCOTT AMBLER Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures has created some of the most successful shows of the last 25 years, including Swan Lake, Nutcracker! and the sell-out hit, Sleeping Beauty. Now the company unites a cast of New Adventures dancers with remarkable young talent from the North West in an extraordinary adaptation of William Golding’s classic novel, Lord of the Flies choreographed by Olivier nominated Scott Ambler. Civilisation crumbles and the rulebook is forgotten as the story builds to an electrifying climax. Chilling, beautiful and hugely entertaining, Lord of the Flies will enthral Bourne fans and inspire a generation of new audiences.

★★★★★ ‘EXTRAORDINARY.

AN EXHILARATING ADAPTATION. YOU ARE GRIPPED BY THE POWER AND EMOTION OF THE STORY TELLING’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

WED 10 - SAT 13 SEP Wed - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu mat 2pm Sat mat 2.30pm To find out more about this exciting project visit: new-adventures.net/ productions/lord_of_the_flies To follow their progress @New_Adventures MBNewAdventures ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Wed & Thu eves (Prem, Band A - B) C G S E PP Details page 43

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‘GET A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW ANY WITCH WAY YOU CAN!’ SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL

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‘THIS TALE OF TWO WITCHES IS SO MAGICAL IT DEFIES BELIEF! WICKED IS AMAZING. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING’ DAILY MAIL, IRELAND

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WICKED CASTS ITS SPELL OVER LIVERPOOL

Winner of 90 international awards, Wicked has been casting its magical spell over audiences across the world for a decade and continues to break records at Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apollo Victoria Theatre. In a brilliantly witty re-imagining of the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. This record-breaking national tour, which has won five-star rave reviews, features thrilling technical wizardy, stunning costumes and show-stopping songs. Wicked is an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.

TUE 16 SEP - SAT 11 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Extra Thu mat 9 Oct 2.30pm G S E PP Details page 43

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Cast subject to change.

BILL KENWRIGHT BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

LYRICS BY

MUSIC BY

TIM RICE

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

DANIELLE HO PE (BBC’s Ove

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‘BRILLIANT. IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS’ SUNDAY TIMES

‘JOSEPH RETURNS IN ALL ITS GLORY’ DAILY MAIL

Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ‘Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical embarks on a new tour having sold to date an estimated 15 million tickets. Re-telling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me. Making his musical theatre debut, X Factor finalist, Lloyd Daniels will play the title role in the UKs longest running musical. Reaching the final 5 of the competition, Lloyd went on to perform in sold-out arenas on the X Factor tour and release his first single. Joining him is Danielle Hope in the role of the Narrator. She captured the nation’s hearts when she won the BBC’s Over the Rainbow and made her professional debut as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz and then Eponine in Les Misérables in London’s West End. Matt Lapinskas will play Pharaoh in his first musical theatre role. Famed for playing Anthony Moon in BBC1’s EastEnders, Matt was also a finalist in the penultimate series of Dancing on Ice.

‘A SUPERB PIECE OF ENTERTAINMENT. I WAS THRILLED’ DAILY MIRROR

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‘A NIGHT TO REMEMBER’ THE HERALD

TUE 14 - SAT 18 OCT Tue - Thu eves 7.30pm Wed & Thu mats 1.30pm Fri 5pm & 8pm Sat 2pm, 5pm & 8pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off on opening night. (Prem, Bands A - B) £5 off Wed & Thu perfs (Bands A - C) C G S PP Details page 43

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THE SENSATIONAL NEW SMASH HIT

THE SUNDAY TIMES In 1997, a British film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, took the world by storm! Now, they’re back and this time they really have to go The Full Monty…live on stage. Simon Beaufoy, the Oscar winning writer of the film, has gone all the way with this hilarious and heartfelt adaptation that’s getting standing ovations every night. With songs from the film by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones, this award-winning production is one huge package of laughs and emotion coming to Liverpool direct from London’s West End.

‘UPROARIOUSLY ENTERTAINING - EVERY INCH A WHOPPING HIT’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

GARY ANDREW LOUIS RUPERT MARTIN BOBBY LUCY DUNN EMERICK HILL MILLER SCHOFIELD

‘CHUFFING BRILLIANT’ DAILY MAIL

MON 20 - SAT 25 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price opening night C G PP Details page 43

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‘DANCE DOES NOT OFTEN GET SO GOOD’ THE GUARDIAN

COMPOSED BY BILL WHELAN

PRODUCED BY MOYA DOHERTY

DIRECTED BY JOHN MCCOLGAN

With an incredible two decades of global success since the show first burst into the public’s heart at the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin in 1994, this is an unmissable chance for UK audiences to reconnect with what the Irish Times rightly described as ‘THE ORIGINAL. THE BEST.’ This 20th Anniversary UK Tour, gives Riverdance fans old and new, the opportunity to celebrate an incredible milestone for an incredible show. Twenty years after it took its first steps, a truly phenomenal piece of theatrical entertainment is back by popular demand. Don’t miss this anniversary tour!

‘THE SHOW IS QUITE SIMPLY INCREDIBLE’ THE WASHINGTON TIMES

‘A FAMILY EVENING UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE’ THE TIMES

‘THE SORT OF SPECTACLE AND EXPERIENCE THAT COMES ALONG ONCE IN A LIFETIME’ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

TUE 28 OCT - SUN 2 NOV Tue - Sun eves 8pm Sat & Sun mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £7.50 off Tue - Thu (Bands A- B) C G S Details page 43

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WELSH NATIONAL OPERA

CARMEN BIZET Why is Carmen one of the best loved of all operas? Is it the music? Is it Carmen herself, hard to like but impossible not to fall in love with? We will all have our own reasons for wanting to see Carmen again and again.

‘THIS CARMEN IS THE MOST BOLD, THE MOST LUTCID AND THE MOST GRIPPING OF THE THIRTY OR SO PRODUCTIONS I HAVE SEEN’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

Carmen is sung in French and has surtitles in English so you can follow the story throughout. Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser’s period-set production uses vivid, painted backcloths to evoke 19th centure Spain.

FRI 7 & SAT 8 NOV Fri - Sat eves 7.15pm

Co-production with Scottish Opera

PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK Discover more about Carmen with WNO’s pre-performance talk on Sat 8 Nov (free to ticket holders). wno.org.uk

PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK Sat 8 Nov 5.45pm C Details page 43

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Photos by Brian Tarr and Robert Workman

MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS

Join the original and the best celebration of Motown’s Greatest Hits with the spectacular, critically acclaimed Dancing in the Streets. Experience the energy and electricity of the motor city in a stunning production packed with hit after hit, all killer, no filler! The talented cast and band will bring to life the infectious, melodic, foot-tapping songs with a touch of soul and style guaranteed to have you signing along and dancing in the aisles. Expect your favourite songs made famous by The Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas and many more.

‘THIS WAS ESSENTIALLY ONE OF, IF NOT THE BEST SHOW EVER!’ CAPITAL RADIO

THU 13 - SAT 15 NOV Thu - Sat eves 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (Band A only) C G Details page 43

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THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE CLASSICAL BALLET

English National Ballet’s acclaimed production of Swan Lake provides an unforgettable experience of romance and drama. Perhaps the most famous of all ballets, it tells the story of Prince Siegfried’s love for the Swan Queen, Odette, and their battle against the evil sorcerer, Rothbart. Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, features some of the most beautiful music in the classical ballet repertoire. Exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and glorious music, played by the Orchestra of English National Ballet, make this the perfect version of the much loved ballet whether for the first-time ballet-goer or the dedicated fan.

★★★★★ FINANCIAL TIMES

‘ALTOGETHER A COMPANY TRIUMPH’ SUNDAY TIMES

TUE 18 - SAT 22 NOV Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu mat 2pm Sat mat 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on opening night, therefter £7 off Bands A - C (Excluding Thu mat & Sat eve) C G S F PP Details page 43

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Photo by: Sîan Trenberth

THE ULTIMATE FEEL-GOOD MUSICAL

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.

The sun’ll come out tomorrow! sings little orphan Annie optimistically, as she dreams of a better life. Set in New York City in the lead-up to Christmas 1933, Annie is an award-winning Broadway musical, guaranteed to lift the spirits. Can Annie escape the clutches of the scheming Miss Hannigan and find a new home with a loving family? With its large cast including many talented children - plus Sandy the dog - this much loved family musical is sure to appeal to every generation.

DIRECTED BY

ELSIE KELLY

(OF ITV’S BENIDORM)

AN EARLY CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

THU 27 - SUN 30 NOV Thu - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat & Sun mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off Thu - Sat eves (Bands A - C) C G F S PP Details page 43

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This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. On behalf of Music Theatre International of New York

A MAJOR NEW PRODUCTION OF THE SMASH HIT MUSICAL DIRECTED BY

RYAN McBRYDE CHOREOGRAPHED BY

ANDREW WRIGHT FEATURING SONGS BY

THE BEE GEES

INCLUDING ALL THE DANCE FLOOR CLASSICS

STAYIN’ ALIVE NIGHT FEVER JIVE TALKING MORE THAN A WOMAN

TRAGEDY

HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE ‘UNFORGETTABLE SONGS AND BIG CHOREOGRAPHED SET PIECES’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

When John Travolta walked on to the dance floor in the smash hit film Saturday Night Fever, it changed the way we dance forever. The date is 1976 and in Brooklyn, New York, Tony Manero, a young man with a dead-end job and an extraordinary ability to dance, has only one ambition in life - to become the disco king. When he meets Stephanie, who also dreams of a world beyond Brooklyn, and they decide to train together for a dance competition, their lives begin to change forever. This brand new production of Saturday Night Fever, one of the most loved dance stories of all time, is packed with legendary hits from the Bee Gees including the classics Stayin’ Alive, Night Fever, Jive Talking, You Should Be Dancing and How Deep is Your Love? A large and hugely talented cast of actor-musicians will play instruments, dance and sing in this spectacular new musical production.

TUE 2 - SAT 6 DEC Tue - Thu & Sat eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off opening night (Prem, Bands A & B) £5 off Wed & Thu (Prem, Bands A - C) C G PP Details page 43

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THE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS RETURNS!

‘DASHING ADVENTURE AND LAUGHS-A-PLENTY’ PUBLIC REVIEWS (PETER PAN 2013/14)

‘QUITE SIMPLY HILARIOUS’

CLICK LIVERPOOL (PETER PAN 2013/14)

SAT 13 DEC 2014 SUN 4 JAN 2015

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

RAY QUINN

DECEMBER 2014

AS ALADDIN

Sat 13 2pm 7pm

CLAIRE SWEENEY AS THE SLAVE OF THE RING

PETE PRICE

AS THE EMPEROR

LEANNE CAMPBELL

AS PRINCESS JASMINE

Pantomime returns to the Liverpool Empire this Christmas after the huge success of Peter Pan (from producer First Family Entertainment). Take a magical carpet ride to the Far East in the fun-packed and hilarious family panto Aladdin! With genies by the lamp-load, side-splitting comedy, a selection of chart-topping songs, bags of family fun, audience participation, a boo-able baddie and, just maybe, a real flying carpet - this year’s pantomime promises to be our biggest, best and funniest ever! Don’t miss this gem of a show - book your tickets now!

‘ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT, FANTASTIC FAMILY FUN. THE CHILDREN LOVED IT AND THE ADULTS WERE MADE TO FEEL LIKE KIDS AGAIN’ ATG AUDIENCE SURVEY (PETER PAN 2013/14)

IT’S THE BEST VALUE PANTO IN TOWN! SUPERB EMPIRE QUALITY & PRICES FROM JUST £10 *

Sun 14

1pm

Mon 15

No performances

5pm

Tue 16

2pm

Wed 17

10.30am 2.30pm

Thu 18

2pm

7pm

Fri 19

2pm

7pm

Sat 20

2pm

7pm

Sun 21

1pm

5pm

Mon 22

1pm

5pm

Tue 23

1pm

5pm

Wed 24

2pm

Thu 25

No performances

Fri 26

1pm

Sat 27

2.30pm 7pm

Sun 28

1pm

5pm

Mon 29

2pm

7pm

Tue 30

2pm

7pm

5pm

Wed 31 1pm JANUARY 2015 Thu 1 No performances Fri 2

2pm

6pm

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2pm

7pm

Sun 4

1pm

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price (Prem, Bands A - B) (Excl. Sat 20 - Sat 27 Dec)

SENIORS Half price (Tue 16 Dec 2pm & 7pm, Wed 17 Dec 2.30pm, Thu 18 Dec 2pm, Fri 19 Dec 2pm, Mon 29 Dec 2pm, Fri 2 Jan 2pm)

FAMILY TICKET £50 in person at the Box Office, £57.60 & £2.85 transaction fee online and phone (4 tickets, incl at least one under 16 year old, on Band A & B, selected performances only)

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A MAGICAL ADVENTURE IN DANCE LIVERPOOL EMPIRE YOUTH BALLET PRESENTS

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS

AUDIO DESCRIBED WED 3 SEP 7.30pm SIGNED THU 4 SEP 7.30pm

WICKED

AUDIO DESCRIBED THU 2 OCT 7.30pm SIGNED WED 1 OCT 7.30pm CAPTIONED TUE 30 SEP 7.30pm

THE FULL MONTY AUDIO DESCRIBED THU 23 OCT 7.30pm SIGNED WED 22 OCT 7.30pm

CARMEN

The Liverpool Empire Youth Ballet returns with the magical production of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Over 100 young people will work with professional choreographers to present a breathtaking, sensational show set to an energetic and riveting score. Jump down the rabbit hole and enter the magical world of Wonderland! Be part of a dance adventure with imaginative characters such as the illusive Cheshire Cat, tumbling hedgehogs, cheeky card soldiers and graceful flamingos, and before you leave be sure to have tea with the Mad Hatter in a curious world where nothing is as it seems!

FRI 9 & SAT 10 JAN 2015 Fri - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off EARLY BOOKING OFFER £5 off before Thu 30 Oct 2014

AUDIO DESCRIBED FRI 7 NOV 7.15pm

ALADDIN

AUDIO DESCRIBED FRI 19 DEC 7pm SIGNED FRI 19 DEC 7pm CAPTIONED TUE 30 DEC 7pm

DIRTY DANCING

AUDIO DESCRIBED WED 15 APR 7.30pm SIGNED THU 16 APR 7.30pm CAPTIONED TUE 14 APR 7.30pm

ACCESS BOOKINGS

To make a booking with specific access requirements, or to book for any of the performances listed above please call: 0844 871 7677 (9am - 10pm, Mon - Sat, 10am - 8pm, Sun). Type Talk 18001 0871 2975477

‘A SHEAR DELIGHT! BOURNE’S GLEAMING SCISSORHANDS IS A TRIUMPH’ DAILY MAIL

★★★★ ‘THE MATTHEW BOURNE - TIM BURTON CHEMISTRY

IS FIZZING. ENCHANTING AND RAPTLY EMOTIONAL’ THE GUARDIAN

★★★★★ ‘MAGICAL, WITTY. FROM THE HEART’ THE METRO

Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of thousands across the world since its premiere in 2005. Presenting its first major revival, Bourne takes a fresh look at this modern fairytale, which will be revitalised for a whole new generation of dance lovers and theatregoers. Based on the classic Tim Burton motion picture and featuring the beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, this touching and witty love story tells the bittersweet tale of a boy left alone and unfinished in a strange new world. It is a parable for our times about the ultimate outsider, whose journey builds to an unforgettable finale filled with theatrical magic. After global success with his inspired interpretations of Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Nutcracker!, this new production is guaranteed to delight the whole family.

TUE 27 - SAT 31 JAN Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Tue & Wed eve (Prem, Bands A - B) C G F S PP Details page 43

0844 871 3017 atgtickets.com/liverpool Bkg fees apply

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England

HHHH ‘BRILLIANTLY STAGED’ THE TIMES

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 11am 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 ask staff for more details. Bookings are advised, call our dedicated team on 0151 702 7354. Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing. Following its phenomenal run in 2012, the recordbreaking sensation returns to the Liverpool Empire for three weeks only, featuring 35 hit songs including Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life! www.dirtydancingontour.com TUE 7 - SAT 25 APR 2015 Mon - Thu & Sat eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Extra Wed mat Wed 8 Apr Sat mat 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on Tue 7 Apr eve (Prem) C G PP Details page 43

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

MON 11 - SAT 16 MAY Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Mon - Wed (Prem, A - B) BUY 3 TICKETS GET 4TH FREE Tue - Thu on Band A only C G S PP Details page 43

‘BLOCKBUSTER BARNUM! THEATRICAL ENERGY OF THE HIGHEST ORDER’ DAILY EXPRESS

This exhilarating musical follows the irrepressible imagination and dreams of Phineas T Barnum, America’s Greatest Showman, who lit up the world with colour, warmth and the excitement of his imagination. Barnum is a

‘BIG, SHARP, WITTY, BREATHTAKING, AND EMOTIONAL’

(The Observer) show starring Brian Conley (Oliver!, Hairspray, Jolson) and Linzi Hateley (Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Les Misérables). Cy Coleman’s wonderfully exuberant score includes the hits Come Follow The Band, The Colours Of My Life and There Is A Sucker Born Ev’ry Minute.

TUE 19 - SAT 23 MAY 2015 Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Tue & Wed eves (Prem & Band A) C G S PP Details page 43

0844 871 3017 atgtickets.com/liverpool Bkg fees apply

A CAMERON MACKINTOSH / MICHAEL HARRISON PRESENTATION OF THE MARK BRAMBLE / MICHAEL STEWART / CY COLEMAN MUSICAL

AMAZING SAVINGS FOR GROUPS OF 10+ Organise a group of 10 or more people and you could make BIG savings on your tickets, and receive the following benefits: A DEDICATED BOOKING LINE NO BOOKING FEES RESERVE NOW, PAY LATER TICKETS POSTED FREE TO YOUR DOOR GROUPS SALES TEAM BASED AT THE THEATRE RESERVE MORE THAN ONE SHOW AT A TIME GROUP SAVINGS ON THE MAJORITY OF SHOWS NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED For more information or to book tickets call 0844 871 3037 (Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm)

WEST SIDE STORY TUE 26 - SAT 30 AUG

LORD OF THE FLIES

WED 10 - SAT 13 SEP 2014 Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices Groups 20+ £6 off top 3 prices plus 1 in 20 free Excluding Sat eve performance

School Groups £12 each plus 1 accompanying teacher goes free with every 10 pupils Wed & Thu eves (2nd, 3rd, 4th prices) & Thu mat (top 4 prices)

WICKED

MON 16 SEP SAT 11 OCT 2014 Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices Groups 50+ £6 off top 3 prices Mon- Thurs (strictly limited availability)

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices (Tue - Thu) Groups 20+ £6 off top 3 prices (Tue - Thu) Groups 50+ £7 off top 3 prices (Tue - Thu)

TUE 14 – SAT 18 OCT 2014 Groups 10+ £4 off top 3 prices Groups 20+ £4 off top 3 prices plus 1 in 10 free Groups 50+ £4 off top 3 prices plus 1 in 10 free plus 3 extra tickets free with 50 purchased

Strictly limited availability

Excluding Fri/Sat 8pm performances

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS

MON 1 - SAT 6 SEP 2014 Groups Early Booking Offer Book before Mon 30 June 2014 and get £7 off top 2 prices Groups 6+ £5 off top 2 prices Groups 20+ £5 off top 2 prices plus 1 ticket free School Groups £13 each plus 1 accompanying teacher goes free with every 10 pupils Excluding Sat both performances

School Groups £10.50 plus 1 teacher goes free with every 10 pupils Tue - Thu eves and Wed - Thu mat on 2nd, 3rd and 4th price tickets

ALADDIN

SAT 13 DEC - SUN 4 JAN 2015 Groups 10+ £12.50 per ticket top 2 prices available, £9 3rd price circle only Groups 20+ £12.50 per ticket top 2 prices available, £9 3rd price circle only plus 1 in 20 free Groups 50+ £12.50 per ticket top 2 prices, £9 3rd price in circle plus 3 free tickets in 50 Group discounts available on selected performances only. Restrictions apply.

School Groups £10 INC FREE CREAM! Plus 1 teacher free with every 10 pupils. Teacher can purchase extra ice creams for £1 each Available Tue 16 Dec Thu 18 Dec, Fri 19 mat. Excl premium.

A MBA SSA D O R EX P ER I EN CE GROUP DISCOUNTS SEE PAGE 38

RED PACKAGE NORMALLY £15 GROUP RATE £10 PURPLE PACKAGE NORMALLY £45 GROUP RATE £40 VARIETY BOXES BLUE LABEL NORMALLY £15 GROUP RATE £13 YELLOW LABEL NORMALLY £30 GROUP RATE £27

SPECIAL EVENTS THE DREAMBOYS

BURT BACHARACH

WED 16 JUL 7.30pm G ATG THEATRE CARD £2.50 off

SUN 3 AUG 8pm

FIT AND FAMOUS TOUR If you’re looking for the perfect girls’ night out, look no further than these incredible stripping hunks. In a brand new action packed night of music, muscle, magic and mayhem, these boys will leave you breathless and begging for more! www.dreamboys.co.uk

IN CONCERT

A VISION OF ELVIS

THU 31 JUL 7.30pm C G Starring Rob Kingsley and his sensational band and singers, with full HD projection, this is Europe’s most authentic & successful tribute to Elvis Presley. A full evening of classic hits, from the hip swivelling 50s Sun Studios to the Movie Years and the 1968 Comeback Special with the finale being the electrifying Jumpsuit Concert Years. www.avisionofelvis.co.uk

JON RICHARDSON

DAWN FRENCH

30 MILLION MINUTES

NIDIOT MON 3 NOV 8pm

Jon Richardson is checking his tyre pressures and putting an emergency packed lunch in the boot of his car, ready to hit the road again with a brand new tour Nidiot. The perennial singleton and misanthrope is determined to become a more easygoing person. Come and find out whether or not a leopard can change its spots.

TUE 11 NOV 7.30pm

STONES IN HIS POCKETS MON 10 NOV 7.30pm C G ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (Bands A- C) The worldwide sensation Stones in His Pockets comes to Liverpool. Seen by over 2 million people, don’t miss this hilarious and moving tale of a quiet Irish community turned upside down by the arrival of a Hollywood movie shoot.

Burt Bacharach is the unique combination of one of the greatest composers of all time and ultra-cool cult hero of the contemporary music set. See Burt live and hear his most loved songs including I’ll Never Fall in Love Again, The Look Of Love, I Say A Little Prayer, This Guy’s in Love With You and many more!

Dawn French, the Queen of British comedy, announces her first ever solo tour. 30 Million Minutes will consist of various delights and riches, with the odd irksome tribulation thrown in, as Dawn takes audiences through the various lessons life has taught her, and the things she knows for sure.

HALFWAY TO PARADISE

THE RAT PACK

VEGAS SPECTACULAR MON 24 NOV 7.30pm C KIDS FREE T&C’s apply

THE BILLY FURY STORY SUN 16 NOV 7.30pm C G ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off A shy Ronnie Wycherley is re-christened Billy Fury. 31 years after his untimely death, Billy’s own band - his original Furys Tornados remember him by re-playing live his 29 hit records, including; Wondrous Place, I Will, Halfway To Paradise & more.

SIXTIES GOLD SUN 23 NOV 7.30pm

Back by popular demand! For lovers of Sixties music, this is the ultimate line-up. Featuring record breaking Merseybeat band Gerry & The Pacemakers, fellow Liverpudlians The Searchers, controversial, ponytailed P.J. Proby, The Fortunes and Brian Poole and Chip Hawkes, on stage together with the very greatest hits of The Tremeloes.

OMID DJALILI

VAMPIRES ROCK

IRANALAMADINGDONG

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN TOUR

SUN 7 DEC 8pm He’s back on tour with a new show, following a sold-out season at the Edinburgh Festival. A firm favourite with his legendary performances, Omid’s stand-up awards include; Time Out Award and EMMA Award for Best Stand Up and nominated for the South Bank Award.

Purveyors of Cool performing the greatest music of the 20th century. Wonderful memories Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis. Come Fly With Me, Under My Skin, Sway, My Way, Mr Bojangles, Mack The Knife & more. Always a fun night out! www.ratpack.biz

MON 2 FEB 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G B

LEE MACK MON 15 DEC 8pm The multi-award winning star of Not Going Out and Would I Lie To You?, Lee Mack, is going back on the road with his first live tour in over 4 years. Expect his trademark brand of high energy banter, well-crafted gags and sharp one-liners in one of the most hotly anticipated shows of the year.

A full cast of superb singers, dancers and band, blast their way through rock anthems including; We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Poison and many more!

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(Bkg fee)

GREEN L ABEL A DRINK AT THE BAR* B L U E L A B E L

THE AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE

A DRINK AT THE BAR*

BE S T £5 VA L UE BE S T £15 VA L UE

VARIETY BOX which includes: BOTTLE OF WINE (187ml) or WATER (330ml) CORKERS CRISPS CADBURY BUTTONS BEECHDEAN ICE-CREAM†

T H E A M B A S S A D O R T H E AT R E G R O U P I S P R O U D T O O F F E R A N E XC I T I N G

A HOUSE PROGRAMME (or theatre gift if not available)

R A N G E O F B E S P O K E PAC K AG E S T O YO U, O U R T H E AT R E G O E R .

Y E L L O W L A B E L

THE A MBASSADOR EXPERIENCE

A HALF BOTTLE OF CHILLED PREMIUM CHAMPAGNE

G I V E S YO U T H E O P P O R T U N I T Y T O M A K E YO U R E V E N I N G AT

BE S T £30 VA L UE

A DELICIOUS BOX OF CHOCOLATES

T H E T H E AT R E E V E N M O R E SPECIAL AND REL A XING BY O R D E R I N G I N A DVA N C E . L U X U R Y, S T Y L E A N D S E R V I C E. R E D L A B E L

B O O K N O W AT T H E B OX O F F I C E

£15

ENTRY TO THE AMBASSADOR LOUNGE

0844 871 3005

WELCOME DRINK

W W W. AT G T I C K E T S .C O M /

SAVOURY NIBBLES

A MBASSADOREXPERIENCE

CLOAKROOM P U R P L E L A B E L ENTRY TO THE AMBASSADOR LOUNGE HALF A BOTTLE OF CHILLED PREMIUM CHAMPAGNE A DELICIOUS BOX OF CHOCOLATES A HOUSE PROGRAMME (or theatre gift if not available) SAVOURY NIBBLES CLOAKROOM *Glass of house wine (175ml) House spirit and mixer †

Only in Variety Boxes with water

£45

D O YO U WA N T T O B E A S TA R F O R T H E N I G H T ?

T O T H E A M B A S S A D O R L O U N G E O N A R R I VA L .

T H E L I V E R P O O L E M P I R E T H E AT R E I S

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D E L I G H T E D T O L AU N C H A S P E C I A L R A N G E

SERVICE BY A HOST WHO WILL BE ON

O F B E S P O K E PAC K AG E S F O R O U R

H A N D T O C AT E R T O YO U R E V E R Y N E E D.

C U S T O M E R S I N T H E N E W LY D E S I G N E D A MBASSADOR LOUNGE . PA M P E R YO U R S E L F W I T H A L L T H E L U X U R Y AND GL AMOUR OF THE RED L ABEL AND P U R P L E L A B E L PAC K AG E S . YO U W I L L B E O N

G O O N S P O I L YO U R S E L F ! I F YO U W O U L D L I K E T O B O O K A N Y O F T H E A M B A S S A D O R PAC K AG E S P L E A S E C A L L 08 4 4 87 1 3017.

T H E E XC L U S I V E G U E S T L I S T A N D E S C O R T E D

Photography by Brian Slater

THE MAGIC OF THEATRE DOESN’T END WHEN THE CURTAIN FALLS!

The Liverpool Empire Youth Ballet are proud to announce that the 2015 production will be:

LEGALLY BLONDE

ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

Following on from the incredible success of Sister Act the Liverpool Empire Youth Theatre present the fantastic comedy musical Legally Blonde.

FRI 9 & SAT 10 JAN 2015 Jump down the rabbit hole and enter the magical world of Wonderland! Be part of a dance adventure with imaginative characters such as the illusive Cheshire Cat, tumbling hedgehogs, cheeky card soldiers and graceful flamingos, and before you leave be sure to have tea with the Mad Hatter in a curious world where nothing is as it seems!

Photography by Brian Slater

Elle Woods can handle anything. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her she decides to follow him to Harvard Law School and win him back. With some help from new-found friends Paulette, Emmett and her Chihuahua Bruiser, she learns that it’s so much better to be smart.

Recalls will take place on Sun 5 Oct 2014. Rehearsals will take place on the following Sundays: 12 & 19 Oct; 9, 16, 23 & 30 Nov; 7 & 14 Dec and 4 Jan 2015. Intensive rehearsals will take place on Mon 27 - Fri 31 Oct. Dress and technical rehearsals will take place on 6, 7, 8 Jan 2014 from 5-9pm.

Auditions will be held on Wed 5 & Thu 6 Nov. Recalls Wed 12 & 13 Nov 2014. Membership to The Liverpool Empire Youth Theatre will be from Nov 2014 - Aug 2015 for young people aged 13 - 21 (school year 9 and upwards). Rehearsals will take place on Wednesday and Thursday evenings between 6.30 - 9.30pm. Intensive rehearsals will take place either during Feb half term or the Easter holiday period. Dress and technical rehearsals will take place on Mon 27 Thu 30 July 2015.

Project fee will be £200, payable upon a successful audition.

Project fee will be £210, payable upon a successful audition.

Auditions will be held for young people aged 11 - 19 (school yr 6 and upwards) on Sun 28 Sep 2014.

WED 29 JUL & SAT 1 AUG 2015

THE LIVERPOOL EMPIRE YOUTH DANCE COMPANY The Liverpool Empire Youth Dance Company meets weekly at the Liverpool Empire Theatre. The company encourages young people to work towards a number of performances and workshops under the guidance of our qualified practitioners. This year will include a dance section in the Liverpool Empire Youth Theatre’s production of Legally Blonde, and an overnight excursion to a dance event in Blackpool. We are now recruiting for new members aged 11-19 years for the Liverpool Empire Youth Dance Company. Auditions will be held on the evenings of Tue 14, Wed 15 and Thu 16 Oct 2014. Membership for the Youth Dance Company is for a full academic year from Oct 2013 - Jul 2014. The Company meets weekly at the Empire Theatre on a Tuesday from 5.30 - 8.30pm. £200 Membership fees are payable following a successful audition

MUSICAL THEATRE STARS Come and join the Liverpool Empire’s Musical Theatre Stars and learn dance, drama and singing skills in this weekly session. You will also have the opportunity to perform at The Regent Theatre Stoke in January 2015 as part of the 2015 Festival. Membership is for a full academic year; Thu 25 Sep 2014 - Thu 2 Jul 2015, classes are for children aged 7 - 10 and 11 - 13 years.

Career Days School Holiday Projects Arts Weeks After School Clubs

For further information contact Creative Learning on 0151 702 7337 or visit our website http://creativelearning. atg.co.uk/eventsworkshops / liverpool-events/

No Audititon necessary. The fee is £150 per academic year.

WORKSHOPS Liverpool Empire Theatre can do more than just what appears on the stage; we have an active and forward thinking Creative Learning Department who proactively strive to generate educational opportunities for local people to engage creatively with the theatre and the performing arts. Here are just some of the activities we can offer: Show-related workshops

Theatrical workshops Theatre Tours Theatre Talks Work Related Learning

Natalie Flynn, Creative Learning Manager natalieflynn@ theambassadors.com 0151 702 7337 Lauren Taylor, Creative Learning Officer laurentaylor@ theambassadors.com 0151 702 7339

The Empire Theatre (Merseyside) Trust Ltd. Reg Charity No: 509458 (England)

PRICES IN PERSON AT THE BOX OFFICE PRICE BAND Disney’s The Lion King* Tue - Thu perfs Fri - Sun perfs

PRICES FOR ONLINE & TELEPHONE BOOKINGS**

£52.50 £55

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£24.90 £22.90

£18.50

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£14.50

£21.40

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Burt Bacharach*

£46

£40.50

£35.50

£61

Annie Get Your Gun

£30

£20

£10

£39.50 £45

£35 £39.50

£29.50 £29.50

£19.50 £19.50

£10 £10

£45 £49.50

The Drifters* The Dreamboys* The ELO Experience* Rock of Ages A Vision of Elvis* Abba Mania*

West Side Story Tue - Thu eves Fri & Sat perfs One Man, Two Guvnors Lord of the Flies

£48.90 £43.40 £38.40

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£33.90 £23.90

£28.50

£24

£17.50

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£34

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£32.90

£52.50 £55

£42.50 £47.50

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

£29.50

£25

£19.50

£15

The Full Monty Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Wed mat Fri & Sat eves

£27.50 £24.50 £29.50

£24.50 £21.50 £26.50

£18.50 £16.50 £20.50

Riverdance* Tue - Thu eves & Sat mat £41 £38.50 Fri - Sun eves £44.50 £41 Sun mat £36.50 £34.50

£32.50 £25 £20 £35.50 £27.50 £22.50

£10

£43.40 £38.90 £33.40 £23.40 £48.90 £43.40 £33.40 £23.40 £31.40

Wicked Mon - Thu perfs Fri & Sat perfs

£19.40

£26.90 £20.40 £27.90

£22.90

£10 £10

£48.90 £53.40

£10

£36.90

£16.90

£10

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£72.50 £75

£52.50 £42.50 £32.50 £25 £20 £55 £47.50 £35.50 £27.50 £22.50

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£72.50 £75

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£35

£33.40 £28.90 £23.40

£17.90

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£30.40 £27.40 £21.40 £27.40 £24.40 £19.40 £32.40 £29.40 £23.40

£14.40 £10 £16.40

£33.50 £34.50 £29.50

£44.90 £42.40 £37.40 £48.40 £44.90 £38.40 £40.40 £38.40 £33.40

£20.50

£23.40

Paloma Faith*

£36

£28.50

£39.90

£31.40

WNO Carmen

£26

£16

£6

£29.90

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£23.40

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£10

£28.90

Jon Richardson

Stones in his Pockets*

£20.50

£15

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£26

Dawn French*

£39.50

£35

£20

£43.40 £38.90 £22.90

Dancing in the Streets

£26.50

£24.50

£29.40 £27.40 £25.40 £23.40

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£24.90

£36 £21

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£18.90 -

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£43.90 £28.90

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Halfway to Paradise The Billy Fury Story ENB Swan Lake Eves & Sat mats Thu mat Sixties Gold*

£22.50 £20.50

£38.90 £33.90 £28.90 £23.90 £18.90 £10 -

The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular

£23

£21

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£19.90

Annie (BOST)

£24

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£48.90 -

Saturday Night Fever Tue - Thu, Fri 8.30pm & Sat perfs Fri 5pm Omid Djalili* Lee Mack* Aladdin

£24

£26.90

£28.50

£31.40

£25

£19.50

£10

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£27.90 £22.40

Youth Ballet Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland*

£17

£19.90

Edward Scissorhands

£33.50

£29

£23.50

£16

£10

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£36.40

£31.90

£26.40

£18.90

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£41.40

Vampires Rock*

£25

£23

£27.90

£25.90

Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music*

£15

£16.90

Sam Bailey*

£30.50

£28.50

£33.40

£31.40

Sally Morgan

£24.50

£27.40

La Traviata*

£35

£27.50

£20

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£43.40

Madama Butterfly*

£35

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£43.40

£45 £49.50

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£19.50 £25

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£75 £75

£48.90 £38.90 £33.90 £23.40 £53.40 £48.90 £43.40 £28.90

£10 £10

£79.90 £79.90

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£45 £47.50

£39.50 £35 £42.50 £37.50

£25 £27.50

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£45 £47.50

Dirty Dancing Mon - Thu, Fri 5pm Fri 8.30pm & Sat perfs Spamalot Barnum Tue - Thu perfs Fri - Sat perfs

**A £2.85 transaction fee applies to online & telephone bookings (excluding Theatre Card holders and Group bookings) *Credit and debit card bookings made at the Box Office may incur up to a 2% per ticket booking fee; some events may also have a per ticket booking fee of £1.50 at the Box Office.

BOOKING INFORMATION ONLINE Book 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 PHONE All 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 PERSON Call into our Box Office at the Empire on the corner of London Road and Lime Street, Monday to Saturday 12 noon to 6pm (closes 15mins after performance starts on show 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 ATG London Ltd. Cheques must be received 3 weeks prior to the performance date.

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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.atgtickets.com/groups

CONCESSIONS We offer discounts for senior citizens, people with special access requirements, students, children, the unemployed, and people with hearing, visual and mobility impairments for the majority of shows, on production of relevant ID. Always ask the Box Office at the time of booking as we cannot discount on tickets already purchased. Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available C General concessions

all seats at all times. MEDIUM/THERAPIST/ CLAIRVOYANT By attending this event you agree that you have sought the services provided of your own accord and understand that it is a holistic experiment and experience. The medium/therapist/ clairvoyant may give you information that could bring about a positive change in your life, but any changes that you make are your personal and legal responsibility.

G Group discounts F Family discounts S Schools discounts B Early booking offers E 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. ATG THEATRE CARD ATG 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 FUND The ticket price for certain shows may include a contribution of up to £1.50 to the theatre’s restoration fund. We are very grateful to our patrons for the financial help we receive through our restoration levy. By Spring 2014, the carpet and seats in the stalls will have been replaced. EMPIRE THEATRE TRUST The Empire Theatre is managed by The Ambassador Theatre Group (Venues) Limited on behalf of The Empire Theatre (Merseyside) Trust Ltd

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.

The Trustees are Sir Phillip Carter CBE (Chairman) Terry Smith Prof. John Last CBE Tony Ensor Tony Thompson David Morgan (Secretary) The Trust is a registered Charity. No. 509458

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

All information in this brochure is correct at time of printing, and is subject to change. Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from

his brochure is printed on responsibly T sourced FSC® paper. Please continue to help the environment by recycling it.

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) has grown to be the world’s number one live-theatre group with a total of 40 venues in Britain and on Broadway and an internationally recognised theatre producer. It is also a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets and The Ticket Machine Group (TMG). 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 and Trafalgar Studios 1 & 2. In New York, ATG owns The Foxwoods Theatre, the largest theatre on Broadway. 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 and Grand Opera House, York. Current and recent ATG co-productions include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Macbeth, The Hothouse, The Pride, Passion Play, Posh, Jumpy and Constellations (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), 9 To 5 The Musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Rocky Horror Show, Goodnight Mister Tom, The Mystery of Charles Dickens, South Pacific, All New People, Dandy Dick, Blue/ Orange, Ghost The Musical, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, Exit the King, The Mountaintop, Being Shakespeare, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls.

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ATG Theatre Card benefits are subject to availability, please check with the venue or call 0844 871 7633. Members can purchase up to 4 tickets at the offer price per performance and up to 4 drinks at UK venues in the Ambassador Theatre Group. Additional booking fees may apply on selected music, comedy and named act events. ATG reserves the right to withdraw benefits or related offers and without notice. Theatre Card price is valid until 30/9/2014. For full Terms & Conditions please visit atgtickets.com.