Winter 2014/ Spring 2015 Brochure by Liverpool Empire Theatre

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WELCOME

DIARY We are excited to open this new season with a wonderful array of fantastic productions coming to the Empire.

NOVEMBER

ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET

SWAN LAKE

TUE 18 - SAT 22 NOV

Christmas magic returns to the Empire with the hilarious family panto Aladdin from Sat 13 Dec - Sun 4 Jan. Starring Ray Quinn as Aladdin, Claire Sweeney as Genie of the Ring and Leanne Campbell as Princess Jasmine, Pete Price as Emperor and Roy Brandon as Widow Twankey.

SIXTIES GOLD

Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands comes to the Empire from Tue 27 - Sat 31 Jan.

ANNIE

The ultimate feel-good musical Mamma Mia! will play an exclusive season at the Empire from Fri 20 Feb - Sat 14 Mar. There’s never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical.

DECEMBER SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER

Worldwide smash-hit Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage tells the story of Baby and Johnny. Don’t miss your chance to see this truly spectacular musical theatre event at the Empire from Tue 7 - Sat 25 Apr. Why not treat your loved ones this Christmas to the gift of theatre, from the ATG Theatre Card with it’s exclusive benefits, to the bespoke VIP Ambassador Experience packages, we have the perfect gift for everyone. Our on site Box Office will be open right up to Christmas Eve for those last minute gifts, and with world class productions such as Mamma Mia!, Barnum and Jersey Boys the Empire is the place to be in 2015! Don’t delay get your tickets or gift vouchers today, to find out more visit atgtickets.com/ Liverpool, call 0844 871 3017 or visit the Box Office in person. 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

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SUN 23 NOV

THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR MON 24 NOV

THU 27 - SUN 30 NOV

TUE 2 - SAT 6 DEC

OMID DJALILI

IRANALAMADINGDONG SUN 7 DEC

LEE MACK

MON 15 DEC

ALADDIN

SAT 13 DEC - SUN 4 JAN

JANUARY

EMPIRE YOUTH BALLET

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

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS FRI 16 JAN

SOUL LEGENDS SAT 17 JAN

ALLSTAR SUPERSLAM WRESTLING FRI 23 JAN

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS TUE 27 - SAT 31 JAN

FEBRUARY VAMPIRES ROCK MON 2 FEB

SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC

LORD OF THE DANCE

THE DREAMBOYS

MAY DARA O BRIAIN

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

JOHNNYCASH ROADSHOW

SUN 3 MAY

SAT 13 JUN

CIRCUS OF HORRORS

TUE 5 - SAT 9 MAY

MAMMA MIA!

MON 11 - SAT 16 MAY

MARCH ANYTHING GOES

TUE 19 - SAT 23 MAY

MON 16 - SAT 21 MAR

SUN 31 MAY

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

JUNE THE PRODUCERS

MON 23 - SAT 28 MAR

MON 1 - SAT 6 JUN

SEX IN SUBURBIA

THE JUDY GARLAND STORY

THU 5 FEB

SAM BAILEY FRI 6 FEB

SAT 7 FEB

MON 9 FEB

FRI 20 FEB - SAT 14 MAR

MON 30 & TUE 31 MAR

APRIL SALLY MORGAN

PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD WED 1 APR

SIMPLE MINDS THU 2 APR

ELLEN KENT

LA TRAVIATA FRI 3 APR

MADAMA BUTTERFLY SAT 4 APR

DIRTY DANCING

TUE 7 - SAT 25 APR

JUST DANCE MON 27 APR

MAMMA MIA! FRI 20 FEB SAT 14 MAR

TUE 28 APR - SAT 2 MAY

CROWD TICKLER

CALAMITY JANE SPAMALOT BARNUM

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN

MON 8 - WED 10 JUN

THU 11 JUN FRI 12 JUN

SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN DERREN BROWN MIRACLE

MON 15 - SAT 20 JUN

JERSEY BOYS

TUE 23 JUN - SAT 4 JUL

JULY DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS TUE 7 - SAT 18 JUL

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME TUE 21 - SAT 25 JUL

THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE CLASSICAL BALLET

TUE 18 - SAT 22 NOV Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu mat 2pm Sat mat 2.30pm The story of Prince Siegfried’s love for the Swan Queen Odette, their battle against the evil sorcerer, Rothbart, and a fateful encounter with the manipulative Odile is revealed in English National Ballet’s acclaimed production of Swan Lake. Beloved for its exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and Tchaikovsky’s glorious music, played by the Orchestra of English National Ballet, this Swan Lake is a thrill for the dedicated ballet fan or first-time ballet-goer.

★★★★★ FINANCIAL TIMES

‘A PLEASURE TO WATCH’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

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THE ULTIMATE FEEL-GOOD MUSICAL

MUSICALS

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.

AN EARLY CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

DIRECTED BY

ELSIE KELLY

(OF ITV’S BENIDORM)

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THEATRE ROYAL BATH PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ROBERT STIGWOOD ORGANISATION PRESENTS

‘UNFORGETTABLE SONGS AND BIG CHOREOGRAPHIC SET PIECES’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘SHEER ORCHESTRATED MAGIC’ DAILY MAIL

FEATURING SONGS BY

THE BEE GEES

CHOREOGRAPHED BY

ANDREW WRIGHT

DIRECTED BY

RYAN McBRYDE

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, they decide to train together for a dance competition and their lives begin to change forever.

‘IRRESISTIBLE’ THE TIMES

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?

TUE 2 - SAT 6 DEC Tue - Thu & Sat eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm

A large and hugely talented cast of actor-musicians will play instruments, dance and sing in this spectacular new musical production.

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Co-producer Robert Stigwood is one of the world’s leading impresarios and entertainment entrepreneurs whose stage shows have included Hair, Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar and whose films have included Grease and the phenomenally successful film of Saturday Night Fever. Andrew Wright won Best Choreographer at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2013 and was nominated for Best Choreographer at the 2012 Olivier Awards and Broadway World 2011 Awards for his choreography of Chichester Festival Theatre’s production of Singin’ in the Rain.

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A PURE GENIE-US OF A PANTOMIME! AS ALADDIN

AS GENIE OF THE RING

AS PRINCESS JASMINE

AS EMPEROR

AS WIDOW TWANKEY

BEST VALUE

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WRITER ERIC POTTS DIRECTOR JANE JOSEPH CHOREOGRAPHER BEVERLEY NORRIS EDMUNDS LIGHTING DESIGNER DAVID HOWE MUSICAL DIRECTOR ANDREW HILTON

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LIVERPOOL’S BIGGEST AND BEST FAMILY PANTO Panto returns to the Liverpool Empire Theatre for Christmas 2014/15 with First Family Entertainment's Aladdin! Take a magical carpet ride to the Far East in this year's panto spectacular starring a host of local favourites! Ray Quinn (Dancing on Ice: Champion of Champions) stars in the title role of Aladdin after last year’s swashbuckling performance as Peter Pan! Joining him will be actress and singer Claire Sweeney as The Genie of The Ring, from the Radio City 96.7 Breakfast Show, Leanne Campbell as Princess Jasmine, City Talk’s motor-mouth Pete Price as the Emperor and Roy Brandon as the hilarious Widow Twankey. So rub the magic lamp, enter the cave of wonders and be transported to the fun fairytale world of panto! Aladdin is guaranteed to delight the whole family with stunning sets, glittering costumes, wonderful songs and dazzling dancing - topped off with laughter and audience participation aplenty! Make tickets to Aladdin one of your three wishes for Christmas 2014.

‘DASHING ADVENTURE AND LAUGHS APLENTY’ PUBLIC REVIEWS (PETER PAN 2013/14)

‘QUITE SIMPLY HILARIOUS’ CLICK LIVERPOOL (PETER PAN 2013/14)

FAMILY (F) £50 FOR 4 TICKETS (must include 1 under 16 years. Available on selected price bands, on selected perfs. Online and telephone £57.60 plus £2.85 transaction fee)

GROUPS 10+ (G)

SAT 13 DEC 2014 SUN 4 JAN 2015 DECEMBER 2014 Sat 13

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Mon 15 -

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Wed 17 10.30am S G 2.30pm F S G Thu 18 2pm S G Fri 19

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Sun 21 1pm

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Mon 22 1pm

5pm F

Tue 23 1pm

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Wed 24 2pm

Thu 25 -

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Sun 28 1pm F

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Mon 29 2pm F G

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Tue 30 2pm F G

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Wed 31 1pm F

JANUARY 2015 Thu 1

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Sat 3

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Christmas Gift Ideas! Share your love of theatre this Christmas with one of our fantastic Gift Ideas. Many of our Box Offices are open right up to Christmas Eve, so even if you think you’ve left it too late, there’s no excuse not to give the gift of theatre!

The All-Year-Round Gift Our ATG Theatre Card gift vouchers provide member benefits across a year at any of our UK theatres. Half price ticket offers, access to front row seats and exclusive events are all included it’s the perfect gift for theatre-lovers!

The Experience Gift Buy an Ambassador Experience and make someone’s theatre visit even more enchanting. Choose from added extras at our fabulous bars or upgrade to the full VIP Experience in one of our stylish and luxurious Ambassador Lounges. Perfect, whatever the celebration.

The Choice-Is-Yours Gift Our great ticket Gift Vouchers can be used to buy tickets for any show in any of our venues across the UK. From Jersey Boys, Wicked and Disney’s The Lion King to comedy, drama, ballet and bands, there’s a show to suit everyone. Choose the amount you’d like to gift, add a message and we’ll do the rest!

The West End Gift For a uniquely different present, buy tickets or a gift package to see Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - the No. 1 Best New Musical of 2014 at The Savoy Theatre. Robert Lindsay gives a musical masterclass in this caper about two fraudsters who are equally determined to outwit each other. Lindsay stars alongside Olivier Awardnominee Katherine Kingsley, with Bonnie Langford and Gary Wilmot.

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A MAGICAL ADVENTURE IN DANCE

THE FEEL-GOOD SHOW OF THE YEAR

LIVERPOOL EMPIRE YOUTH BALLET PRESENTS

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 DATES tea with the Mad Hatter a curious world Mon - Sat eves in 7.30pm where is as2.30pm it seems! Wednothing & Sat mats VENUE DISCOUNT Discounts FRI 9 & SAT 10 JAN Discounts Fri - Sat eves 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm

The smash-hit Stateside spectacular from the producers of Magic of Motown. Gwen Dickey of Rose Royce performs Car Wash, Wishing on a Star and Love Don’t Live Here Anymore. Jaki Graham performs, Could it Be I’m Falling in Love and Set Me Free, while an all-star cast perform hits from Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Barry White, Wilson Pickett, Earth Wind & Fire. SAT 17 JAN 7.30pm

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MATTHEW BOURNE’S ENCHANTING ADAPTATION OF TIM BURTON’S MODERN FAIRY TALE

‘MAGICAL, WITTY. STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART’ METRO

A NEW ADVENTURES PRODUCTION Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of thousands across the world since its premiere. Presenting its first major revival, Bourne takes a fresh new 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 movie and featuring the beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, specially recorded for New Adventures in magnificent surround sound, this touching and witty love story tells the bittersweet tale of a boy left alone and unfinished in a strange new world. 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.

‘A SHEAR DELIGHT!’ DAILY MAIL

HHHHH METRO

‘THE MATTHEW BOURNE TIM BURTON CHEMISTRY IS FIZZING. ENCHANTING’ GUARDIAN

‘BRAVO! I TEETERED ON THE VERGE OF TEARS THROUGHOUT’ JOHNNY DEPP

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

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YOU ALREADY KNOW YOU’RE GONNA LOVE IT!

★★★★★ DAILY MAIL

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER AT THE LIVERPOOL EMPIRE!

Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good musical! Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget! This irresistible, sunny tale has been thrilling audiences all over the world, and now the party will continue at the Liverpool Empire, so there’s never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical. Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time of your life at Mamma Mia!

‘A TOP NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT’ EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS

‘THIS WINNER WILL TAKE IT ALL’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

★★★★★

‘IT’S A SUPER TROUPER TOUR DE FORCE!’ EVENING HERALD, DUBLIN

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FEATURING THE MAGNIFICENT SONGS I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU, YOU’RE THE TOP, IT’S DE-LOVELY & ANYTHING GOES STAGE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS THE SHEFFIELD THEATRES PRODUCTION OF

STARRING

HUGH SACHS JANE WYMARK

MUSIC AND LYRICS BY COLE PORTER ORIGINAL BOOK BY P.G. WODEHOUSE, GUY BOLTON, HOWARD LINDSAY AND RUSSEL CROUSE NEW BOOK BY TIMOTHY CROUSE & JOHN WEIDMAN ORIGINALLY PRODUCED BY LINCOLN CENTER THEATER, NEW YORK CITY

Cole Porter’s classic, multi-award winning musical-comedy, Anything Goes sails into town in this brand new production! When Billy Crocker discovers that his heart’s desire, debutante heiress Hope Harcourt is engaged to an English aristocrat, he stows away aboard the S.S. American to win her back. Aided by a string of eccentric passengers on board the luxurious transatlantic liner, can this web of love be untangled before they reach Southampton? Featuring a sensational cast of 26 including Hugh Sachs (Benidorm), Jane Wymark (Midsomer Murders) and Olivier Award nominees Debbie Kurup (The Bodyguard, Chicago) and Matt Rawle (Evita, Martin Guerre), Cole Porter’s uplifting masterpiece of music and dance includes the magnificent songs I Get A Kick Out of You, You’re the Top, It’s De-Lovely and Anything Goes. Hop aboard for sassy heroines, mischievous mob bosses, comedy capers and tap dancing sailors in this hilarious tale of romance and hi-jinks on the high seas.

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OPERA AND BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENT TWO ELLEN KENT PRODUCTIONS WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, A HIGHLY PRAISED CHORUS AND FULL ORCHESTRA

PUCCINI MADAMA BUTTERFLY WITH KOREAN SOPRANO ELENA DEE AND JAPANESE SOPRANO MIKI MORI

Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns with exquisite sets and with a spectacular Japanese garden, fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan and the unforgettable arias One Fine Day and Love Duet.

WINNER OF THE ‘BEST OPERA AWARD’ LIVERPOOL DAILY POST THEATRE AWARDS VERDI LA TRAVIATA

STARRING ELENA DEE AND ALYONA KISTENYOVA The love story that gripped Paris. A beautiful and fully staged production of a tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias. Based on a true story, it tells of the passionate loves and life of the consumptive courtesan, Violetta.

‘FIRST-RATE SINGING’ THE STAGE Both operas sung in Italian with English surtitles Cast subject to change

‘THIS IS A BUTTERFLY TO CHERISH’

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS ON MADAMA BUTTERFLY

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BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

‘STUNNING - AN UNFORGETTABLE MUSICAL TRIUMPH’ EVENING POST

‘A MIRACLE’ LIVERPOOL ECHO

‘AN ALMIGHTY HIT - SOMETHING OF A MIRACLE AWESOME SET, GREAT SOUND, TERRIFIC LIGHTING, BIG EFFECTS AND PERFORMANCES THAT ARE SIMPLY STATE OF THE ART

IT DOESN’T GET BETTER THAN THIS’ BIRMINGHAM POST

TIM RICE & ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S LEGENDARY ROCK CLASSIC Jesus Christ Superstar exploded onto the musical scene in 1971 - stunning audiences and changing the face of musical theatre forever. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus through an extraordinary, groundbreaking score. As compelling today as it was at its inception over forty years ago, Jesus Christ Superstar has some of musical theatre’s most legendary songs from I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Everything’s Alright, and Gethsemane through to, of course, Superstar. Produced by Bill Kenwright and the creative team behind numerous blockbuster musicals, Jesus Christ Superstar tells the world’s oldest story with the superb theatricality they have brought to Evita, Joseph, Cabaret, Blood Brothers and Whistle Down the Wind to mention only a few.

‘SUPERB SET AND BRILLIANT LIGHTING EFFECTS. WHAT A GREAT SHOW!’ THE OBSERVER MON 23 - SAT 28 MAR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C G S PP Details page 43

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★★★★★

‘THE STAGE VERSION OF THE FILM IS ELECTRIC’BIRMINGHAM MAIL

‘THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME’ THE OBSERVER

Following its phenomenal run in 2012, the record-breaking sensation returns to the Liverpool Empire for three weeks only. Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage 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, don’t miss your chance to see the fastest selling show in West End history.

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‘A FABULOUS FEAST FOR ALL THE SENSES’ BRISTOL POST

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MICHAEL’S MOST INCREDIBLE DANCE PHENOMENON YET

‘I’M BLOWN AWAY BY THE REMARKABLE TALENT AND ABILITIES OF THE GREAT CAST WE’VE GATHERED’ MICHAEL FLATLEY

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games a spectacular new staging of the traditional master piece will return to Liverpool as part of the nationwide tour. With all the visceral precision and thrills of the original, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games features new staging, new costumes and choreography. With 40 of the world’s most outstanding young performers directed by Michael Flatley, and new music by composer Gerard Fahy, this latest iteration combines the best of tradition with all the excitement of new music and dance.

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BRAND NEW PRODUCTION OF THE CLASSIC MUSICAL

Following numerous highly acclaimed productions that include Sweeney Todd and Sunset Boulevard, The Watermill Theatre returns with a new production of the classic musical Calamity Jane. Starring Jodie Prenger (Oliver!, Spamalot and One Man, Two Guvnors) alongside Tom Lister (The Water Babies, Emmerdale) and a cast of multi-talented actor/musicians, this brand new production gets to the heart and soul of the musical. Calamity Jane can outrun and outshoot any man in Deadwood. Hard, boastful and desperate to impress, she travels to Chicago on the Deadwood Stage to recruit a star, Adelaid Adams. But things don’t go too smoothly for Calamity, as everyone in town favours the new girl and she struggles to keep her jealousy and pride in check. It takes her long standing enemy Wild Bill Hickok to make her see sense, and realise her Secret Love. With an Oscar nominated score that includes The Black Hills of Dakota, The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), Just Blew in from the Windy City and the award-winning song Secret Love, don’t miss this new production which blows into Liverpool for one week only.

‘WELCOME TO THE WILD WEST AND A WHIP-CRACKING HOT-SHOT OF A SHOW’ PLYMOUTH HERALD

‘A RIP-ROARING CALAMITY JANE’ NEWBURY WEEKLY NEWS

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gallops back out on tour to bring the West End production to theatres across the land (to the sound of banging coconut shells). Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is a kind-of new musical with a book by Eric Idle and an entirely new score for the new production, (well almost) created by Eric Idle and John du Prez. The latest tour, which is directed by Christopher Luscombe, follows hot on the heels of the can’t–believe-how successful-it-was Monty Python Reunion at The O2 and Eric Idle’s acclaimed performance of Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony - the world sang along, and Spamalot audiences get the opportunity to do so too! During the run, there have been 21 onstage moustache incidents, three suspected cases of swine flu (French pigs!), three outbreaks of nits and 92 pairs of coconuts.

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‘A COLOURFUL, JOYFUL EMOTIONAL ROLLER-COASTER’ THE BRISTOL POST

‘BARNUM’S THE NAME, P T BARNUM, AND I WANT TO TELL YOU THAT TONIGHT, ON THIS STAGE, YOU ARE GOING TO SEE - BAR NONE - EVERY SIGHT, WONDER AND MIRACLE THAT NAME STANDS FOR!’ 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. 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.

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THE SMASH HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL ‘A COMBINATION OF UNSTOPPABLE LAUGHTER AND SHEER HAPPINESS’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘PUTS THE COMEDY BACK INTO MUSICAL COMEDY’ THE GUARDIAN

MORE STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED

MON 1 - SAT 6 JUN Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Based on Mel Brooks’ much loved Academy Award winning movie, The Producers is a hilarious musical comedy that has taken Broadway and the West End by storm, winning a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards® and 3 Olivier Awards. Impoverished by a string of flops, New York producer Max Bialystock recruits timid accountant Leo Bloom to help him pull off Broadway’s greatest scam. They aim to produce the worst show ever and run away with millions, but they soon learn that showbusiness can kick you in the teeth. From the producer of sell-out successes Midnight Tango and Dance ’Til Dawn and acclaimed Top Hat director Matthew White, The Producers features a riotous mix of eccentric characters and show stopping songs. Featuring the all time classic Springtime For Hitler and starring award-winning comedian Jason Manford, The Producers is one of the funniest Broadway musicals of all time.

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DIRECT FROM THE USA

THE LIFE & MUSIC OF A LEGEND This mesmerizing show takes a spellbound audience through the life and music of Judy Garland. The highs and the lows, the good times and the bad. We experience Judy’s timeless classic songs performed by award-winning singers and dancers, who recreate film scenes from her golden Technicolor years at MGM. We will then transport you to her legendary concert performances, including New York’s Palace Theatre and The London Palladium, in this colourful and lavish spectacle. MON 8 - WED 10 JUN Mon - Wed eves 7.30pm Wed mat 2.30pm C G B Details page 43

SPECIAL GUEST

LORNA LUFT

JUDY GARLAND’S DAUGHTER

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DERREN BROWN’S BRAND NEW SHOW 2015

DIRECTED BY ANDY NYMAN & ANDREW O’CONNOR

★★★★★ DAILY MAIL

The multi-award winning acknowledged master of psychological illusion is back on tour in 2015 with a brand new one-man show, Derren Brown: Miracle. Having confessed that performing live on stage gives him the greatest pleasure, Derren is, once again, looking forward to the challenge that comes with being acknowledged as one of the world’s most renowned live performers; a dark manipulator of magic and mind control. This will be Derren’s seventh show since 2003. Since then he has toured every year and been watched by an estimated audience of over one and a half million people. He has won two prestigious Olivier Awards, for Something Wicked This Way Comes (2006) and Svengali (2012). His last show, Infamous, was universally acclaimed by critics and audience alike. www.derrenbrown.co.uk

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This production is not suitable for children under 12 years of age. Set design by Simon Higlett.

MON 15 - SAT 20 JUN Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm

THE BROADWAY AND WEST END PHENOMENON

TUE 23 JUN - SAT 4 JUL Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm The Broadway and West End phenomenon Jersey Boys is coming to Liverpool! This smash hit musical has won 55 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical and continues to play at the Piccadilly Theatre, London. Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 175 million records worldwide. Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Oh What A Night, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more, Jersey Boys is a story full of heart, humour and ‘SHEER MUSICAL RAZZMATAZZ’ (THE SUNDAY EXPRESS) you simply will never forget.

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Undoubtedly one of the biggest new musical openings to grace the West End stage and seen already by over half a million people, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. This major new production is a rare chance to return to ‘AN ALL BUT LOST ERA OF MUSICAL COMEDY’ (THE GUARDIAN) and relive the golden age of the classic musical. Based on the classic comedy film starring S ir Michael Caine and Steve Martin, you’ll be transported to the French Riviera and its decadent underworld, as two seasoned swindlers attempt to hoodwink a millionaire heiress. As the pair compete in the true art of the con, they discover there is only room for one of them. Multi award-winning director and choreographer erry Mitchell (Hairspray, Legally Blonde) leads one J of the finest creative teams ever assembled including the comedy duo who gave us TV’s Mad About You and West End hit musical The Full Monty. Sophisticated and suave with a good dash of mischief, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is set to be the finest night out of 2015 - secure your ticket today.

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‘A PHENOMENAL COMBINATION OF STORYTELLING AND SPECTACLE’ THE TIMES

Winner of seven 2013 Olivier Awards, this highly-acclaimed National Theatre production, embarks on its first ever nationwide tour. Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world… Based on the award-winning novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a thrilling new stage play from the National Theatre.

‘A BEAUTIFUL, ELOQUENT, DAZZLINGLY INVENTIVE SHOW ABOUT THE WONDERS OF LIFE’ EVENING STANDARD

★★★★★

‘MAGICAL AND MOVING’ DAILY MAIL TUE 21 - SAT 25 JUL Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm C G S B PP Details page 43

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SPECIAL EVENTS SIXTIES GOLD

OMID DJALILI

For lovers of sixties music, this is the ultimate line-up. Starring Liverpool’s own The Searchers whose first single went to No. 1; controversial, ponytailed P.J. Proby; The Fortunes, The Pacemakers, Brian Poole & Chip Hawkes, on stage together with the greatest hits of The Tremeloes and special guest star Spencer Davis.

SUN 7 DEC 8pm

IRANALAMADINGDONG

SUN 23 NOV 7.30pm

THE RAT PACK

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

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.

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ALLSTAR SUPERSLAM WRESTLING

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.

FRI 23 JAN 7.30pm C F ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS FRI 16 JAN 7.30pm C ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley emulator presents the ultimate tribute to the King. Accompanied by his world class orchestra and featuring large screen projection, this is the largest Elvis show to tour UK theatres. Prepare to be enthralled.

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An explosive night of action bringing a host of top American wrestling stars to the ring to face the very best of home grown talent and fans favourites. A two hour extravaganza for all the family to enjoy.

SPECIAL EVENTS VAMPIRES ROCK

SAM BAILEY

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN TOUR

FRI 6 FEB 7.30pm

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

SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC

Sam Bailey stole the hearts of a nation on X Factor and since winning her feet have barely touched the ground. And now she brings her debut tour to Liverpool. Soul/Folk duo Daughters of Davis will support Sam at the Liverpool Empire.

THU 5 FEB 7pm G The smash-hit musical show returns to the UK in celebration of the movie’s 50th anniversary. Yes, the original Sing-a-long-a is back, giving the movie a birthday party to remember! The audience is the star of this interactive show - at Sing-along-a THERE ARE NO RULES!

SEX IN SUBURBIA

JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW SAT 7 FEB 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family! Welcome back the Johnny Cash Roadshow featuring award winning singer/ songwriter Clive John. A bigger show than ever, introducing the Carter Sisters and brass section the JC Horns accompanied by emotive screen visuals.

Supported by MON 30 & TUE 31 MAR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G Age advisory 16+

CIRCUS OF HORRORS

MON 9 FEB 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off B C The latest incarnation The Night of the Zombie is set in 2020, a decrepit and corpse ridden London, plagued by a swamp of Zombies. In a city ruled by the undead and climaxing in an awesome flaming apocalypse.

Claire Sweeney stars in and co-writes this brand new comedy about dating, men and finding Mr Right. Packed full of sensational songs including I’m Every Woman and I Want to Break Free.

PSYCHIC SALLY

DARA O BRIAIN

World-renowned psychic and star of TV’s Psychic Sally On the Road, Sally Morgan returns with her sensational live show. An ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift, she believes that she has been able to communicate with people beyond the grave.

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The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

SIMPLE MINDS

THU 2 APR 7.30pm Simple Minds are ‘widely regarded as one of the best live bands in the world’ (BBC Breakfast) and over a thirty year career have been responsible for some of the most innovative and enduring anthems in rock music. 2015 sees them play 30 dates across the UK starting Fri 27 Mar through to Mon 4 May.

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN

Dara is one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, as host of the hugely successful Mock The Week, The Apprentice You’re Fired and Star Gazing Live. Catch one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers working today.

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

SUN 31 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G Performed by Gary Mullen and The Works. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. This show will ROCK you!

THE DREAMBOYS

THU 11 JUN 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2.50 off G The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever. If you’re looking for the very best girls night out, look no further. This is one action packed show full of muscle, magic and mayhem which you simply cannot afford to miss!

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FRI 12 JUN 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G Now established as the World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute, The Illegal Eagles continue to amaze crowds everywhere. Their ability to capture the emotion of Henley’s vocal deliveries have won mass audience acclaim. Featuring classics - Hotel California, Take It Easy, Take it to the Limit, and many more!

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES ALADDIN AUDIO DESCRIBED FRI 19 DEC 7pm SIGNED FRI 19 DEC 7pm CAPTIONED TUE 30 DEC 7pm 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.

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS AUDIO DESCRIBED THU 29 JAN 7.30pm

MAMMA MIA! AUDIO DESCRIBED WED 25 FEB 7.30pm SIGNED WED 4 MAR 7.30pm CAPTIONED WED 11 MAR 7.30pm

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

BARNUM AUDIO DESCRIBED THU 21 MAY 7.30pm SIGNED WED 20 MAY 7.30pm

THE PRODUCERS AUDIO DESCRIBED WED 3 JUN 7.30pm SIGNED THU 4 JUN 7.30pm

JERSEY BOYS AUDIO DESCRIBED THU 2 JUL 7.30pm SIGNED TUE 30 JUN 7.30pm CAPTIONED MON 29 JUN 7.30pm

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME AUDIO DESCRIBED WED 22 JUL 7.30pm SIGNED THU 23 JUL 7.30pm

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BRING A GROUP AND ENJOY BIG DISCOUNTS Organise a group of 10 or more people and you could make BIG savings on your tickets! Groups of friends, family, colleagues or school trips can access exclusively reduced ticket prices. A book now pay later scheme is available too. Look below for examples of BIG group savings! Also a group of 8 people saves on booking fees. OUR GROUP SALES TEAM IS WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU! Call 0844 871 3037 (Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm) or visit atgtickets.com/groups

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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+ As above only 3 in 50 free Group discounts available on selected performances only. Restrictions apply.

School Groups £10.00 INC FREE CREAM! Plus 1 teacher free with every 10 pupils Available Tue 16 Dec - Thu 18 Dec, Fri 19 mat.

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS

TUE 27 - SAT 31 JAN Groups 10+ £5 off top 2 prices, Tue - Thu eves & midweek mat School Groups 10+ £15 tickets on top 2 price levels (Tue - Thu eves & midweek mat, restrictions apply)

MAMMA MIA!

FRI 20 FEB - SAT 14 MAR Groups 10+ £5 off top two prices Groups 50+ £7.50 off top two prices Available on seats Mon - Thu, including Wed mat only.

School Groups 10 + £22.50 per ticket and 1 teacher goes free with every 10 pupils Available in the Upper Circle only on Tue eve and Wed mat

ANYTHING GOES

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School Groups 10+ £15.50 plus 1 teacher free with every 10 (2nd, 3rd, 4th prices, Mon-Wed & midweek mat, restrictions apply)

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

MON 23 - SAT 28 MAR Groups 10+ £6 off per ticket on top 3 price bands plus 1 in 10 free Groups 20+ £8 off per ticket on top 3 price bands plus 1 in 10 free Groups 50+ £10 off per ticket on top 3 price bands plus 1 in 10 free Available Mon - Thu perfs only

School Groups £13.50 per ticket, 1 teacher free with every 10 students. Available on 2nd and 3rd price tickets Tue - Wed performance

DIRTY DANCING TUE 7 - SAT 25 APR Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices Groups 20+ £6 off top 3 prices Groups 50+ £7 off top 3 prices

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LEGALLY BLONDE FRI 21 & SAT 22 AUG THE LIVERPOOL EMPIRE YOUTH THEATRE AUDITIONS (For young people aged 14-21, school year 9 and upwards)

Auditions will be held on Sun 25 Jan 2015. To apply please complete and return an application form by 4pm on Fri 12 Dec. You will be notified of your audition time via email, after the application deadline, you will receive an email by Wed 14 Jan. The Liverpool Empire Youth Theatre meets weekly at the Empire Theatre on Wednesday 6 - 9.30pm and some Thursdays from 8pm - 9.30pm. Following the auditions you will be advised what day and time you will need to attend rehearsals. You will also need to be available for rehearsals during the half term week on Mon 16 - Fri 20 Feb 2015. Technical rehearsals will take place from Mon 17 Thu 20 Aug 2015. The Project

fee will be ÂŁ210, payable upon a successful audition.

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

CONTACT US Natalie Flynn, Creative Learning Manager natalieflynn@ theambassadors.com 0151 702 7337 Lauren Taylor, Creative Learning Officer laurentaylor@ theambassadors.com 0151 702 7339 http://creativelearning. atg.co.uk/eventsworkshops /liverpool-events/

Career Days School Holiday Projects Arts Weeks After School Clubs The Empire Theatre (Merseyside) Trust Ltd. Reg Charity No: 509458 (England)

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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 10am 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. 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 THEATRE TOKENS We sell and accept national Theatre Tokens. They are unique theatre vouchers and can be used to see shows at over 230 theatres nationwide. Available in values of £5, £10 & £20 with no expiry date. Tokens can also be purchased at most Tourist Information Centres and branches of WHSmith, or by calling Tokenline on 0870 164 8800. www.theatretokens.com

CONCESSIONS We offer discounts for senior citizens, people with 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 G Group discounts F Family discounts

nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from 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.

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. This year it has enabled the replacement of the carpet and seats in the stalls, as well as the creation of the new Piano Bar and Ambassador Lounge spaces. EMPIRE THEATRE TRUST The Empire Theatre is managed by The Ambassador Theatre Group (Venues) Limited on behalf of The Empire Theatre (Merseyside) Trust Ltd The Trustees are Sir Phillip Carter CBE (Chairman) Terry Smith Prof. John Last CBE Tony Ensor Tony Thompson David Morgan (Secretary) The Trust is a registered Charity. No. 509458 All information in this brochure is correct at time of printing, and is subject to change. Due to the varying

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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 39 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 Lyric 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; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre and Convention Centre; 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 Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, East is East, Richard III, Arcadia, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages, 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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£30

£10

£32.90 -

£29.90 £22.40

Youth Ballet: Alice in Wonderland*

£17

£19.90

One Night of Elvis*

£23

£21

£25.90 £23.90

£26.50

£29.40

Soul Legends* All Star Wrestling*

£15

£16.90

£33.50

£29

£23.50

£16

£10

£38.50

£36.40

£31.90

£26.40

£18.90

£10

£41.40

Vampires Rock - The Final Countdown Tour*

£25

£23

£27.90

£25.90

Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music*

£15

£16.90

£30.50

£28.50

£33.40

£31.40

The Johnny Cash Roadshow*

£20

£19

£22.90

£21.90

The Cirus of Horrors*

£26

£21

£19

£28.90 £23.90

Edward Scissorhands

Sam Bailey*

Mamma Mia!

£45

£40

£30

£20

£10

£55

Anything Goes

£39.50

£34.50

£28.50

£21.50

£10

£45.50

Jesus Christ Superstar

£39.50

£33.50

£27.50

£19.50

£10

£23

£19

£24.50

Simple Minds* £50.50

£40.50

Sex in Suburbia Physcic Sally*

£45

£40

£21.90

£20

£10

£55

£39.50 £34.50 £28.50

£30

£21.50

£10

£45.50

£45

£43.40 £37.40

£31.40

£23.40

£10

£48.90

£26

£25.90

£21.90

£28.90

£27.40

£54.40

£44.40

La Traviata*

£35

£27.50

£20

£10

£39.50

£38.90

£31.40

£23.90

£10

£43.40

Madama Butterfly*

£35

£27.50

£20

£10

£39.50

£38.90

£31.40

£23.90

£10

£43.40

£45 £49.50

£35 £45

£30 £39.50

£19.50 £25

£10 £10

£75 £75

£10 £10

£79.90 £79.90

£16

£18.90

£21 £34

£21

£37.90 £24.90 £48.40 £44.90 £24.90 £44.90 £42.40 £37.90 £24.90

Dirty Dancing Mon - Thu, Fri 5pm Fri 8.30pm & Sat perfs Juste Dance*

Lord of the Dance* Opening Night £34 £21 Sat eve £44.50 £41 Wed - Fri & Sat Mat £41 £38.50 Dara O Briain: Crowd Tickler*

£24

Calamity Jane

£34.50

£28.50

£25

£19.50

£10

£38.50

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

£26.90

£38.40 £32.40 £28.90 £23.90

£10

£42.40

£30

£20

£10

£38

£33.90 £23.90

£10

£41.90

Barnum Tue - Thu perfs Fri - Sat perfs

£39.50 £42.50

£35 £37.50

£25 £27.50

£15 £17.50

£10 £12.50

£45 £47.50

£39.50 £35 £42.50 £37.50

£25 £27.50

£15 £17.50

£10 £12.50

£45 £47.50

One Night of Queen*

£18.50

£21.40

The Producers

£37.50

£29.50

£25

£15

£10

£45

£41.40

£17.90

£10

£48.90

The Judy Garland Story

£29.50

£25

£19.50

£10

£33.40 £23.90 £23.40

The Dreamboys*

£23.50

£26.40

Illegal Eagles*

£23.50

£21.50

Sing-a-long-a Frozen*

£15

Derren Brown* Mon - Thu perfs Fri - Sat perfs

£36 £40

£25 £30

£45 £47.50

Jersey Boys Mon - Thu perfs Fri - Sat perfs

£41 £45

£36 £39.50

£29.50 £30.50

£19.50 £21

£10 £10

£47 £50

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

£38

£33

£26

£20

£10

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Tue - Thu perfs, Fri - Sat perfs

£29.50 £30.50

£25 £25

£19.50 £19.50

£15 £15

£10 £10

Spamalot

£33.40 £28.90

£10

£38.90

£26.40 £24.40

£16.90

£48.90 £51.40

£44.90 £39.90 £33.40 £23.40 £48.90 £43.40 £34.40 £24.90

£10 £10

£50.90 £53.90

£45

£41.90

£10

£49.40

£35 £36

£32.40 £27.90 £22.40 £33.40 £27.90 £22.40

£10 £10

£37.90 £38.90

£39.90 £27.90 £43.90 £32.90

£37.90

£29.90 £23.90

£16.90 £16.90

All prices are subject to change. Theatre card members do not pay booking fees on most shows. **A £2.85 transaction fee applies to online & telephone bookings (excluding Theatre Card holders & Group Bookings). *A 1% per ticket booking fee applies to all credit & debit card bookings made at the box office.