Liverpool Empire Autumn 2015 Brochure by Liverpool Empire Theatre

AUTUMN 2015 BOX OFFICE 0844 8713017 GROUPS 0844 8713037 atgtickets.com/liverpool

WED 25 NOV - SUN 6 DEC Bkg fees apply

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES

WELCOME

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

We are thrilled to present a great new season of wonderful shows here at the Liverpool Empire, including show-stopping musicals, world class dance and the country’s best touring shows.

AUDIO DESCRIBED WED 22 JUL 7.30pm SIGNED THU 23 JUL 7.30pm

THE SOUND OF MUSIC AUDIO DESCRIBED WED 16 SEP 7.30pm SIGNED THU 17 SEP 7.30pm

WNO SWEENEY TODD AUDIO DESCRIBED SAT 14 NOV 7.15pm

SHREK THE MUSICAL AUDIO DESCRIBED THU 3 DEC 7pm SIGNED WED 2 DEC 7pm CAPTIONED THU 3 DEC 7pm

DICK WHITTINGTON AUDIO DESCRIBED THU 17 DEC 7pm SIGNED FRI 18 DEC 7pm CAPTIONED TUE 29 DEC 7pm

LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE AUDIO DESCRIBED WED 20 JAN 7pm SIGNED THU 21 JAN 7pm

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW SIGNED THU 4 FEB 7pm

This season includes hilarious feel-good musical Love Me Tender featuring Elvis’ greatest hits and starring Mica Paris and Shaun Williamson, which visits the theatre in August. In November, English National Ballet return to Liverpool, this time with the beautiful Le Corsaire and WNO bring their reimagined production of Sweeney Todd to the Empire. Set during Thatcher’s term in government, WNO have put a brand new spin on this musical thriller. Later this year there’s plenty of family entertainment with Shrek the Musical, based on the DreamWorks animation film and our fantastic family pantomime Dick Whittington with an all-star cast, the purr-fect way to celebrate Christmas! Whilst you’re with us, enjoy a drink in the beautiful Piano Bar, or treat yourself or your loved one to one of our bespoke VIP Ambassador Experiences and turn your visit into a truly memorable occasion. Or, why not relax in the newly opened Lime St Bistro where you can enjoy a selection of light bites and meals before curtain up? 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 @liverpoolempire Facebook.com/liverpoolempire

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

PRICE PROMISE Most of our great shows at the Liverpool Empire are available at prices starting from £10. With our Price Promise, we guarantee the best entertainment at the best prices. Look for PP

DIARY JULY DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS TUE 7 - SAT 11 JUL THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME TUE 21 - SAT 25 JUL INALA FRI 31 JUL - SAT 1 AUG

AUGUST

BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM TUE 4 - WED 5 AUG THE ELO EXPERIENCE THU 6 AUG WESTCOAST FRI 7 AUG ROY CHUBBY BROWN SAT 8 AUG LOVE ME TENDER MON 10 - SAT 15 AUG EMPIRE YOUTH THEATRE LEGALLY BLONDE FRI 21 - SAT 22 AUG DREAMBOATS AND MINISKIRTS MON 24 - SAT 29 AUG

SEPTEMBER

AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE FRI 23 OCT THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN SAT 24 OCT AN EVENING WITH SIR ROGER MOORE MON 26 OCT WILL YOUNG FRI 30 OCT

NOVEMBER FREDDIE FLINTOFF: 2ND INNINGS SUN 1 NOV DAWN FRENCH TUE 3 NOV HALFWAY TO PARADISE THE BILLY FURY STORY WED 4 NOV DAN & PHIL THE AMAZING TOUR IS NOT ON FIRE THU 5 NOV DIVERSITY UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL SAT 7 NOV NORTH WEST DANCE CHALLENGE SUN 8 NOV

THE SOUND OF MUSIC MON 14 - SAT 19 SEP

BEYOND THE BARRICADE MON 9 NOV

SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN SUN 27 SEP

THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR WED 11 NOV

OCTOBER PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ TUE 6 - SAT 10 OCT HAIRSPRAY MON 12 - SAT 17 OCT SCREAM IT’S HALLOWEEN SUN 18 OCT THE CARPENTERS STORY TUE 20 OCT PADDY MCGUINNESS THU 22 OCT

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA PRESENTS SWEENEY TODD FRI 13 - SAT 14 NOV ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET PRESENTS LE CORSAIRE WED 18 - SAT 21 NOV THE WATERBOYS SUN 22 NOV SHREK THE MUSICAL WED 25 NOV - SUN 6 DEC

DECEMBER DICK WHITTINGTON SAT 12 DEC - SUN 3 JAN

JANUARY 2016 LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE TUE 19 - SAT 23 JAN

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT MON 25 - SAT 30 JAN

FEBRUARY THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW MON 1 - SAT 6 FEB MATTHEW BOURNE’S SLEEPING BEAUTY TUE 16 - SAT 20 FEB AVENUE Q MON 22 - SAT 27 FEB

MARCH ANNIE MON 7 - SAT 12 MAR GUYS & DOLLS WED 16 - SAT 19 MAR ELLEN KENT PRESENTS TOSCA TUE 22 MAR CARMEN WED 23 MAR

APRIL THE LAST TANGO MON 4 - WED 6 APR A VISION OF ELVIS FRI 8 APR THE BODYGUARD TUE 26 APR - SAT 7 MAY

MAY AN EVENING WITH GORDON LIGHTFOOT FRI 20 MAY TELL ME ON A SUNDAY MON 23 MAY

THIS CLASSIC MUSICAL IS michael praed noel sullivan carley stenson mark benton

‘VERY, VERY, VERY FUNNY’

USLY T S TRU IOUS T

BBC

R IGH IL A A H NNY N UR FU R YO ACK! O Y B FFICE N E OX O O M CONTFAOCRT DB ETAILS 4

THE HILARIOUS MUSICAL CAPER

WORTH TAKING A GAMBLE ON ‘A LAUGH-OUT-LOUD

DELIGHT OF A SHOW; in the mode of

THE BOOK OF MORMON or MATILDA THE MUSICAL.

NEW, JOYFUL and REFRESHING’ MIDLANDS NEWSQUEST

‘THE BEST MUSICAL THEATRE NIGHT OF THE YEAR’ WHATSONSTAGE

One of the funniest movies of all time is now a smash hit musical already seen by over half a million people. Direct from London’s West End, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike and this major 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 Sir Michael Caine and Steve Martin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will transport you to the French Riviera as two seasoned swindlers attempt to hoodwink a millionaire heiress. As the pair compete, they discover there is only room for one of them. From the producers of the phenomenally successful Jersey Boys and multi award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell Kinky Boots (Winner of the coveted 2013 Best Musical, Tony Awards), Hairspray (Winner 8 Tony Awards) and Legally Blonde (Winner Best Musical, Olivier Awards) - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels brings together one the finest creative teams assembled. Written by Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Jeffrey Lane, the writer behind TV’s Mad About You, and music and lyrics by David Yazbek, winner of the Drama Desk Award for the Broadway and West End hit musical The Full Monty.

THE SMASH HIT DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

TUE 7 - SAT 11 JUL Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C G S E PP Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £10 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups). Per ticket booking fees may also apply.

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‘A PHENOMENAL COMBINATION OF STORYTELLING AND SPECTACLE’ THE TIMES

‘ASTONISHING AND UNMISSABLE’ Winner of five 2015 Tony Awards, including Best Play, this highlyacclaimed National Theatre production has now embarked 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 Oxford-based 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, DAZZINGLY INVENTIVE SHOW ABOUT THE WONDERS OF LIFE’ EVENING STANDARD

★★★★★

Suitable for ages 11+

SUNDAY EXPRESS

TUE 21 - SAT 25 JUL Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C G S E PP Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £10 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups). Per ticket booking fees may also apply.

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GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING SOUTH AFRICAN CHORAL LEGENDS LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO

★★★★

‘A MASSIVE HIT’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★

‘WARM HEARTED AND ENTERTAINING. THE SINGING IS IRRESISTIBLE’ EVENING STANDARD

★★★★

‘A DYNAMIC MARRIAGE OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE AND CHORAL MUSIC’ THE GUARDIAN

CHOREOGRAPHY BY MARK BALDWIN MUSIC CO-WRITTEN BY JOSEPH SHABALALA & LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO & ELLA SPIRA SOUND DESIGN ADRIAN RHODES COSTUME DESIGN GEORG MEYER-WIEL LIGHTING DESIGN BEN CRACKNELL

Following a phenomenal 2014 tour and sell-out run at the Edinburgh International Festival, four time Grammy® Award-winning South African choral legends Ladysmith Black Mambazo join multi award-winning choreographer Mark Baldwin in this unique artistic collaboration. Featuring world-class current and former dancers from The Royal Ballet and Rambert, this critically acclaimed production embraces an exhilarating fusion of South African and Western cultures live on stage. Inala’s original score is composed by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Joseph Shabalala and Ella Spira, blending the intricate rhythms and infectious harmonies of their native musical roots with live percussion, piano and strings. Mark Baldwin’s choreography unites Zulu traditions with classical ballet and contemporary dance, performed by an exceptional company of 18 dancers and singers. Inala delivers a spiritually uplifting live experience, powered by a cultural explosion of music, song and dance.

Photographer credit: Giulietta Verdon-Roe

SOLD OUT AT LONDON’S SADLER’S WELLS 2014

FRI 31 JUL - SAT 1 AUG Fri & Sat eves 7.30pm S E PP Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £10 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups). Per ticket booking fees may also apply.

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ORGANISE A GROUP AND RECEIVE HUGE SAVINGS

Reserve now, pay later (no deposit required) Avoid booking and transaction fees on most shows Tickets posted to your door at no extra charge Receive brochures and emails for upcoming shows and events Pre ordering of discounted Ice Creams & Confectionery

Here’s a selection of some of the fantastic group discounts we offer for our shows. Call our dedicated and friendly venue-based sales team on 0844 871 3037 (Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm) or visit atgtickets.com/groups

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

TUE 21 - SAT 25 JUL Groups 10+ £5 off price bands A & B Groups 20+ £5 off price bands A & B, plus 1 ticket free Excluding both Saturday perfs

School Groups/Youth Groups All seats £13 per ticket with 1 teacher free in every 10. Excluding Friday and Saturday perfs.

LOVE ME TENDER MON 10 - SAT 15 AUG Groups 10+ £15 per ticket bands A - C Mon - Thu eve, midweek mat

School Groups/ Uniformed Groups £10 per ticket on price bands C & D, plus 1 teacher free with every 10 pupils Available Tue-Thu perfs

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DREAMBOATS & MINISKIRTS

MON 24 - SAT 29 AUG Groups 10+ £5 off bands A-C Groups 20+ £6 off bands A-C Available Mon - Thu

School Groups All tickets £13.50 Available Mon - Wed

THE SOUND OF MUSIC MON 14 - SAT 19 SEP Groups 10+ £5 off bands A-C Groups 20+ £6 off bands A-C plus 1 in 10 free Groups 50+ £7 off bands A-C plus 1 in 10 free. Plus 3 free with 50 Excludes Fri/Sat perfs School Groups Tue - Thu eves, Wed mat bands B&C £12. Teacher free for every 10 booked

PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ TUE 6 - SAT 10 OCT Groups 10+ £5 off bands A-B, Groups 20+ £6 off bands A-B, plus 1 in 10 free Groups 50+ £7 off bands A-B, plus 1 in 10 free Excluding Sat perfs Groups 10+ Midweek mat £20 on bands A-B

HAIRSPRAY

MON 12 - SAT 17 OCT Groups 10+ £6 off bands A-B plus 1 in 10 free Groups 20+ £8 off bands A-B plus 1 in 10 free Groups 50+ £10 off bands A-B plus 1 in 10 free Excluding Saturday perfs

School Groups Tue/Weds eves, Wed mat bands B&C £13.50. Teacher free for every 10 booked

DICK WHITTINGTON SAT 12 DEC - SUN 3 JAN Groups 10+/20+/50+ £12.50 on price bands A & B, £9 on bands C, circle seats In addition: 20+ 1 in 20 free, 50+ 3 in 50 free School Groups £10 INC FREE ICE CREAM! Plus 1 teacher free with every 10 pupils Available 14-17 Dec & 18 Dec mat only, bands A - C. No perfs Wed 16 Dec.

LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE

TUE 19 - SAT 23 JAN Groups 10+ £6 off bands A-C, plus 1 in 10 free Groups 20+ £8 off bands A-C, plus 1 in 10 free Groups 50+ £10 off bands A-C, plus 1 in 10 free Excluding Fri/Sat eves

ENHANCE YOUR VISIT WITH

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

MAGICAL FAMILY FUN FROM THE MAKERS OF PEPPA PIG

LIVERPOOL EMPIRE YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS

MUSIC AND LYRICS BY

LAURENCE O’KEEFE AND NELL BENJAMIN BOOK BY

HEATHER HACH From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage! Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure. Join Ben and Holly and their friends on this exciting musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter.

AMANDA BROWN AND THE METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER MOTION PICTURE OMIGOD you guys! After the success of Sister Act and Footloose, the Liverpool Empire Youth Theatre present the North West’s premiere amateur production of Legally Blonde the Musical. The all-singing, all-dancing romantic comedy, Legally Blonde the Musical is about knowing who you are and showing what you’ve got, as Sorority star Elle Woods takes on Harvard Law in her own style!

TUE 4 - WED 5 AUG Tue 4pm, Wed 10am, 1pm & 4pm

FRI 21 - SAT 22 AUG Fri - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm

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BASED ON THE NOVEL BY

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EARLY BOOKING OFFER

£2 off if booked and paid for by Mon 17 Aug 2015

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

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From the producers of Hairspray, Midnight Tango and West Side Story comes a hilarious, feel-good musical featuring Elvis Presley’s greatest hits. In a small town in 1950’s America, a guitar-playing, hip-swivelling stranger rides his motorbike into town. Is he The Devil In Disguise or a Hound Dog in his Blue Suede Shoes? The townsfolk are about to be All Shook Up and could be headed for Heartbreak Hotel, but for Natalie, the love-struck, tomboy mechanic, it really is Now or Never. Packed with 25 of the best-loved songs by The King himself, Love Me Tender, by the writer of the award-winning West End and Broadway smash hit Memphis, is a funny and moving tale of hope, second chances and the healing qualities of Rock ’n’ Roll.

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MON 10 - SAT 15 AUG Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C G S E PP Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £10 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups). Per ticket booking fees may also apply.

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★★★★

‘EXHILARATING’

THE SCOTSMAN

‘A DIAMOND OF A SHOW’

‘THE AUDIENCE WENT WILD’

‘A FIVE STAR PRODUCTION’

‘GO AND SEE THIS SHOW’

THE POST

THE EXPRESS

THE CHRONICLE

THE ADVERTISER

BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC PRESENT

THE SEQUEL TO DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS

BOOK BY

LAURENCE MARKS AND MAURICE GRAN

‘IF YOU WANT NOSTALGIA, GOOD MUSIC AND A WHOLE FEEL 12

WHATSON

INSPIRED BY THE 7 SMASH-HIT MULTI-MILLION SELLING ALBUMS OF DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS

‘DIRTY DANCING MEETS MAMMA MIA. TIMELESS’ THE OBSERVER

‘BURSTING WITH HITS’ THE MAIL

‘CHARMING’ THE COURIER

‘DAZZLING’ THE HERALD

INCLUDING THE SMASH HITS...

A PICTURE OF YOU ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM DO YOU LOVE ME HANDY MAN IT’S IN HIS KISS IT’S MY PARTY WHEN WILL I BE LOVED HIPPY HIPPY SHAKE AND MANY MORE... DIRECTED BY BILL KENWRIGHT AND KEITH STRACHAN CHOREOGRAPHED BY CAROLE TODD

‘ENTHRALLING CROWDS AND CRITICS ALIKE’ WHATS ON

It’s 1963 and the world is changing. Bobby and Laura’s first single Dreamboats and Petticoats went to the top of the charts - but they haven’t been able to repeat that success with any further records. Norman and Sue have settled down to non-marital bliss and a baby! But Ray and Donna seem blissfully happy. The advent of the Beatles and the Merseyside sound is inspirational. But will it inspire Bobby and Laura to have one more shot at stardom, Norman to ‘get off the drains’ and find that singing voice he has longed for, and Ray to realise his ambition and manage a really top pop act? All will be revealed in a follow up with the same wit and charm as Dreamboats and Petticoats. Many of the some songs are from the next period in pop history.

EL-GOOD EXPERIENCE, GO AND SEE IT’

MON 24 - SAT 29 AUG Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C G S E PP Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £10 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups). Per ticket booking fees may also apply.

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‘I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF THIS FIVE STAR PRODUCTION. PERFECTION’ THE GAZETTE

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

MUSIC BY

LYRICS BY

RICHARD OSCAR RODGERS HAMMERSTEIN II BOOK BY

HOWARD LINDSAY

AND

RUSSEL CROUSE

DANIELLE HOPE AS MARIA

STARRING

STEVEN HOUGHTON

AS CAPTAIN VON TRAPP

Suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp Presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe www.rnh.com Photos include previous cast members

‘A STUNNING PRODUCTION. FABULOUS FROM BEGINNING TO END. DESERVES 14

DAILY ECHO

THE PERFECT TREAT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production to enchant and enthral the young and the young at heart. Based on Baroness Maria von Trapp’s 1949 autobiography, this wonderfully lavish new staging of The Sound Of Music tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom as their beloved Austria becomes part of the Third Reich at the start of WWII. Playing the iconic role of Maria von Trapp is Danielle Hope, who won BBC Television’s Over the Rainbow and starred as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium. Playing Captain von Trapp is Steven Houghton, best known for his role in London’s Burning as well as a Top Ten single, Wind Beneath My Wings.

★★★★★

‘SUMPTUOUSLY LAVISH. A REAL JOY’ THE STAGE

★★★★★ ‘BRILLIANT AND ENTERTAINING’ THE MAIL

MON 14 - SAT 19 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm SENIORS SPECIAL £14 Wed mat only (B - D) C G S E Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £10.25 £13.15 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

GREAT DISCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN

TO BE ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS FOR 2015’

SAVE WITH YOUR E Half price opening night (Prem, A & B), thereafter £5 off (A & B, Tue - Thu)

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THE ALL SINGING ALL DANCING PRODUCTION

‘BREATHTAKING’ UK PRESS

TUE 6 - SAT 10 OCT Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm The most famous songs of the Golden Age of Hollywood are recreated live on stage with our award winning singers The most famous songs of the Golden Age of Hollywood and dancers. Special guests are dance professionals Trent are recreated live on stage with our award winning singers and & Gordana and Robin & Anya from BBC’s Strictly Come dancers. Special guests are dance professionals Robin Windsor Dancing, who will wow the audience with their and Anya Garnis from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, who will wow glamorous costumes and ballroom skills. the audience with their glamorous costumes and ballroom skills. Puttin On The Ritz takes you on a wonderful musical Puttin On The Ritz takes you on a wonderful musical journey journey and features music from George Gershwin, and features music from George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Irving Berlin, Cole Porter. Songs include, Cheek to Cheek, Cole Porter Alexander’s Rag Time Band, Birth of the Blues, Swanee, Night and Day, I Got Rhythm, Easter Parade, Puttin On The Ritz plus many more.

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THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET CO-PRODUCTION WITH WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE AND WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE IN ASSOCIATION WITH ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE

SWEENEY TODD MUSIC AND LYRICS BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM BOOK BY HUGH WHEELER FROM AN ADAPTATION BY

CHRISTOPHER BOND

ORIGINALLY DIRECTED BY

HAROLD PRINCE

ORIGINAL ORCHESTRATIONS BY

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

JONATHAN TUNICK

Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd. His skin was pale and his eye was odd. He shaved the faces of gentlemen, Who never thereafter were heard of again... The genius of Stephen Sondheim takes this tale of poverty, madness and spiralling depravity to a whole new level. He creates a musical recipe which lodges in the memory like the richest flavours and aromas of your favourite meal. Though after this performance, we’d guess that won’t include any variety of meat pie... Performed by Welsh National Opera, James Brining’s thrilling production of this musical masterpiece is set in the late 1970s/early 1980s. Clever lyrics drive the story along with pace and pitch black humour, drawing you, almost against your will - into the world of a man pushed over the edge of reason by a corrupt and powerful elite. Originally produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richard, in association with Dean and Judy Manos. Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

Sweeney Todd is sung in English.

‘THIS IS QUITE SIMPLY OUTSTANDING’

FRI 13 & SAT 14 NOV Fri & Sat eves 7.15pm C G S E Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £6 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups). Per ticket booking fees may also apply.

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The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is touring the UK and Ireland with a brand new production, guaranteed to have you dancing the night away! It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way! Starring Tony Maudsley (ITV1’s Benidorm) as Edna Turnblad, Claire Sweeney (Educating Rita, Chicago) as Velma Von Tussle, Peter Duncan (BBC1 Tumble) as Wilbur Turnblad, and Brenda Edwards (Chicago, We Will Rock You, X Factor) as Motormouth Maybelle. Freya Sutton will reprise the role of Tracy Turnblad alongside Jon Tsouras as Corny Collins, Dex Lee as Seaweed, Ashley Gilmour as Link Larkin and Layton Williams (Bad Education, Billy Elliot) as Duane. Don’t miss this all-star cast in an irresistible feel-good show that will have you smiling for days - let your hair down and book now! BOOK BY MARK O’DONNELL AND THOMAS MEEHAN

MON 12 - SAT 17 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C G S E PP Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £10 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups). Per ticket booking fees may also apply.

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MUSIC BY MARC SHAIMAN LYRICS BY SCOTT WITTMAN AND MARC SHAIMAN Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York

★★★★★

‘A ROARING SUCCESS’ FINANCIAL TIMES

★★★★

TIMES | THE INDEPENDENT DAILY TELEGRAPH | SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

★★★★

‘A MAGNIFICENT FANTASY WORLD. BURSTS AT THE SEAMS WITH NONSTOP GUTSY DANCING’ DAILY EXPRESS

STUNNING WORLD CLASS BALLET

LE CORSAIRE Le Corsaire (The Pirate) is a classic story ballet on an epic scale, full of action, passion and romance. Follow the escapades of a dashing pirate, Conrad, who journeys across the high seas to save his beautiful harem girl, Medora, in this swashbuckling tale of love and betrayal. Soaring jumps, dancing fireworks and gracious arabesques culminate in a shipwreck which is one of the most breathtaking spectacles in ballet. Staged by Anna-Marie Holmes, with stunning sets by Hollywood designer Bob Ringwood (Batman) and English National Ballet Philharmonic performing the sweeping, romantic score, Le Corsaire is an unmissable, entertaining adventure.

★★★★

‘FABULOUSLY ENTERTAINING AND A COLOURFUL SHOW. IF YOU’VE NEVER BEEN TO A BALLET, TRUST ME, THIS IS THE PLACE TO START’ OBSERVER

Photos © Perry Curties (main). Photography by ASH (production)

‘A PIRATICAL DELIGHT’

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

WED 18 - SAT 21 NOV Wed - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm C G F S E PP Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £10 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups). Per ticket booking fees may also apply.

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TAKING OGRE LIVERPOOL!

★★★★★

‘SHREKTACULAR. A GREAT SHOW FOR ALL THE FAMILY’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

★★★★★ ‘A BIG BRILLIANT HIT SHOW. TREMENDOUS’ DAILY EXPRESS

★★★★

‘ENCHANTED BY SHREK. MAGIC’ THE TIMES

★★★★

‘A BIG THUMBS UP FOR SHREK’ DAILY MAIL

Based on the award-winning DreamWorks animation film, Shrek The Musical is the must-see show for all the family. Join our unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits and a biscuit with attitude and you’ve got the biggest, brightest musical comedy around! Featuring all new songs as well as cult Shrek anthem I’m a Believer, Shrek The Musical brings all the much-loved DreamWorks characters to life, live on stage, in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. Join the adventure!

‘JOYOUS.THE MOST FUN YOU’LL EVER HAVE. A MONSTER HIT!’ THE MIRROR

‘DELICIOUSLY FUNNY. SPECTACULAR’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

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THE PURR-FECT PANTO FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

SALLY LINDSAY AS FAIRY FAZAKERLEY

LEANNE CAMPBELL AS ALICE FITZWARREN

ERIC POTTS AS SARAH THE COOK

PETE PRICE

AS ALDERMAN FITZWARREN

‘THE MOST LAVISH-LOOKING ANNUAL PANTO’ LIVERPOOL ECHO (ALADDIN 2014/15)

THE BEST VALUE PANTO IN TOWN -TICKETS FROM £10! This year’s spectacular pantomime is the rags-to-riches tale of Dick Whittington. Dick Whittington features an all-star cast including Sally Lindsay (Coronation St, Ordinary Lies) as the magical Fairy Fazakeley, Radio City 96.7’s Leanne Campbell as Alice Fitzwarren, Eric Potts (Coronation St) as our hilarious dame, Sarah the Cook and motormouth DJ Pete Price (City Talk) as Alderman Fitzwarren. Join Dick and his feline friend Tommy on his fun-filled quest for fame and fortune! Will the streets really be paved with gold? Will he win the hand of the lovely Alice - and will he defeat the dastardly King Rat? There’s only one way to find out - join us for Panto this Christmas! From the producers of Peter Pan and Aladdin, the Liverpool Empire pantomime is a must-see Christmas tradition featuring all of your favourite pantomime ingredients - sensational songs, a live band, dazzling dance routines, slapstick comedy, and plenty of audience participation. With tickets from just £10, book now for the best value panto in town!

‘GLITZY SCENERY, STUNNING COSTUMES AND BRILLIANT DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY MAKE FOR A SPECTACULAR VISUAL SHOW’ YOUR MOVE MAGAZINE (ALADDIN 2014/15)

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FAMILY TICKET £55/45* £55/45* in person at the Box Office, £62.60/£52.60* plus £4 transaction fee online and phone (4 tickets, incl. at least one child, on A & B/C* only, selected perfs)

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THE WORLD PREMIERE OF A BRAND NEW MUSICAL

DAVID HASSELHOFF STARS IN

TUE 19 - SAT 23 JAN Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm C G PP Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £10 A DJ Dad, a wild child daughter and a trip to the party island of Ibiza with a pulsating dance track from the 80s and 90s. The Hoff, iconic star of Baywatch and Knight Rider, plays an extrovert, party going, DJ and night club owner in Ibiza. His teenage daughter arrives to stay for the summer and he has to cope with being a single parent, to a girl who wants to meet boys and live the party life. Suddenly his motto is ‘do as I say, not as I did!’ From the creators of Boogie Nights comes a heart warming and hilarious story promising to be the Mamma Mia party night of the year!

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‘THE BEST FEEL-GOOD SHOW SINCE MAMMA MIA’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

Get ready for the ride of your life as the ultimate party, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical returns to the Liverpool Empire starring Jason Donovan as Tick!

MON 25 - SAT 30 JAN Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C G PP Details page 43

Based on the smash-hit movie, Priscilla is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of.

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With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dance floor classics including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, rush to get your tickets today and join this journey to the heart of fabulous!

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‘HUGELY ENTERTAINING. INSANELY GLITZY’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

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HHHHH ‘IT ROCKS!

SIDE-SPLITTING,SAUCY AND HUGELY ENTERTAINING. A TRULY ENDURING AND ENDEARING MASTERPIECE’ DAILY STAR SUNDAY, JAN 2013

THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE ROCK N ROLL MUSICAL

★★★★★ ‘STILL THE SEXIEST & FUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN’ EVENING STANDARD

RICHARD O’BRIEN’S

‘THE MAD, BAD, FUN MUSICAL’ DAILY MIRROR

DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE Following a record-breaking worldwide tour Richard O’Brien’s classic is ready to thrill you once again with its frothy fun and naughty moments! Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party! This is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos and get ready for the biggest bash in town! Be warned, this show has rude parts!

DON’T DREAM IT BE IT! Photo by Manuel Harlan featuring some previous cast members.

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‘AN EYE-POPPING DELIGHT. UNFORGETTABLE’ THE OBSERVER

★★★★★ THE HERALD

★★★★

‘WONDERFUL. BOURNE’S GOTHIC RE-WRITE. BEGUILING AND TRUE’ THE GUARDIAN

★★★★

‘STRIKINGLY FRESH. WITTY, INVENTIVE AND TOUCHING’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

A New Adventures Production

Since its premiere in 2012 Matthew Bourne’s dazzling production of Sleeping Beauty has won the hearts of thousands and smashed box office records across the UK and the USA since its premiere. Matthew Bourne’s haunting scenario is a gothic romance for all ages; the traditional tale of good versus evil and rebirth is turned upside-down, creating a supernatural love story that even the passage of time itself cannot hinder. Featuring spectacular designs by Olivier Award winners Lez Brotherston (set and costumes) and Paule Constable (lighting). The sound design by Paul Groothuis takes the audience into the heart of Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score in specially recorded surround sound. Don’t miss this chance to experience a new classic in New Adventures’ growing repertoire - it might just be another 100 years before Sleeping Beauty re-awakens.

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

‘THE BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE!’ SUNDAY TIMES

MUSIC & LYRICS BY ROBERT LOPEZ & JEFF MARX

BOOK BY BASED ON AN ORIGINAL CONCEPT BY JEFF WHITTY ROBERT LOPEZ & JEFF MARX

This production is given by permission of JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York

Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. Following five years in the West End, sell-out runs worldwide and a smash hit tour in 2014 (packed with mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness) this hugely entertaining show is hitting the road again! Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (Co-creator of Book of Mormon and writer of the songs for Disney’s Frozen) Avenue Q is an irresistibly charming musical which tells the story of the loveable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues. Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets, Avenue Q is the musical like no other. So don’t let your life suck - book your tickets today! www.avenuequk.com @avenuequktour Avenue Q has not been authorised or approved by the Jim Henson Company or Sesame Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content. Suitable for audiences 14+.

★★★★★

SUNDAY TIMES | SUNDAY EXPRESS | ABSOLUTE RADIO SMOOTH FM | MAGIC FM

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STARRING

LESLEY JOSEPH Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, comes to Liverpool for 1 week only, starring Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search. With its award-winning book and score, this stunning new production includes the unforgettable songs Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow. Don’t miss Annie!

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DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

Direct from the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End, this highly-acclaimed and ‘EXHILARATING’ (THE GUARDIAN) production hailed as ‘THE GREATEST GOLDEN-AGE MUSICAL OF THEM ALL’ (TIMES) heads to Liverpool. The sizzling New York tale of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers will leave you ‘WALKING ON AIR’ (DAILY TELEGRAPH) with a glorious evening featuring some of Broadway’s greatest show-stopping tunes, including Luck be a Lady, Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat and My Time of Day. With dazzling choreography by world-renowned Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta and Andrew Wright (Singin’ In the Rain and Barnum), and direction from New York’s Gordon Greenberg, whose ‘PRODUCTION LEAVES THE WHOLE AUDIENCE PURRING WITH PLEASURE’ (TIMES) Don’t leave it to lady luck! Guys and Dolls plays at the Liverpool Empire from 16 March 2016 for 6 performances only. So don’t lose out. Book now!

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‘IMPASSIONED AND SULTRY’ THE OBSERVER ON CARMEN

‘THE RUNAWAY GOLD-PLATED MUSICAL HIT’ DAILY MAIL

TWO ELLEN KENT PRODUCTIONS WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, FULL ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS

PUCCINI TOSCA A magnificent new set with towering marble pillars and fabulous costumes, featuring a boy’s choir and shepherd’s boy solo - lust, torture, love and death.

‘BRILLIANTLY SUNG’ THE TIMES BIZET CARMEN With an impressive horse show, this dazzling production features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including The Toreador’s Song. The brand new set reflects the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences.

Don’t miss The Bodyguard, coming to the Liverpool Empire Theatre direct from its West End run. Based on the smash-hit film, this breathtakingly romantic thriller features a whole host of Whitney Houston’s greatest hits including the legendary I Will Always Love You.

‘EXCITING, THRILLING, UPLIFTING, MOVING - THE BODYGUARD IS A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL SHOW!’ SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO TUE 26 APR - SAT 7 MAY Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Thu 28 Apr mat 2.30pm

TUE 22 - WED 23 MAR Tosca Tue 7.30pm Carmen Wed 7.30pm

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Alexandra Burke is not scheduled to perform at all performances. Please check website.

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SPECIAL EVENTS THE ELO EXPERIENCE

ROY CHUBBY BROWN

THU 6 AUG 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £21 £23.90 online/phone With a stunning light show and screen projection, the world’s foremost tribute to the great Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra takes you on a musical journey through the legacy of hits, including Evil Woman, Living Thing, and of course Mr Blue Sky.

WESTCOAST

CELEBRATING THE GOOD VIBRATIONS OF THE BEACH BOYS FRI 7 AUG 7.30pm G TICKETS FROM £23 £25.90 online/phone Join the fun, fun, fun with  fabulous five-part harmonies, marvellous musicianship and  golden hits; Good Vibrations, I Get Around, Wouldn’t It Be Nice, Surfin’ USA. www.easytheatres.com

SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN

PADDY McGUINNESS THU 22 OCT 7.30pm Age 15+ TICKETS FROM £18 .50 £21.40 online/phone

SUN 27 SEP 3pm Age 5+ C TICKETS £15 £16.90 online/phone A full screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen. Introduced by a live host to guide you through this interactive screening showing you how to use your free prop bag with the help of the Singalonga Princesses.

©Disney

SAT 8 AUG 7.30pm C ATG THEATRE CARD £1.50 off TICKETS FROM £21 £23.90 online/phone As politically incorrect as ever, ‘The World’s Most Outrageous Comedian’ is still rude and still crude, sailing so close to the mark, even the most seasoned of fans will be left gob-smacked! Far too rude for TV, this live show is the only place to catch him - if easily offended please stay away!

THE CARPENTERS STORY

TUE 20 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G TICKETS FROM £19 £21.90 online/phone All the hits We’ve only just begun, Please Mr Postman. Phil Aldridge on piano & Claire Furley’s uncanny representation of Karen Carpenter result in a spectacular show.

The star of ITV’s Take Me Out returns to his performing roots with his show, Daddy McGuinness. Paddy is raring to get back to where he belongs on stage, making people laugh: ‘Amongst many things, I’ll be sharing several stories about becoming a first time Dad and parenthood. Roll on October!’

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SPECIAL EVENTS AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE

AN EVENING WITH SIR ROGER MOORE

FRI 23 OCT 8pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G B TICKETS FROM £26 £28.90 online/phone Worldwide burlesque all-stars, couture costumes, red-hot score and cutting-edge variety in the UK’s No 1 show. Dress up and come to the cabaret. Over 18s www.easytheatres.com

MON 26 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £26 £28.90 online/phone

MAGIC OF MOTOWN THE REACH OUT TOUR

SAT 24 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C TICKETS FROM £27.50 £30.40 online/phone Back with an all-new spectacular it’s the music of the Four Tops, Supremes, Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Temptations, Lionel Richie and more.

Celebrating 70 years in show business, the James Bond star chats with about his extraordinary life and career. There will also be an opportunity to put your own question to Sir Roger at the end of the show.

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WILL YOUNG

DAWN FRENCH

30 MILLION MINUTES

FRI 30 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £36 £39.90 online/phone The Love Revolution Tour, Will’s first tour in four years lands in Liverpool following the release of his latest number one album, 85% Proof.

TUE 3 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £20 £22.90 online/phone

FREDDIE FLINTOFF 2ND INNINGS SUN 1 NOV 8pm TICKETS FROM £26 £28.90 online/phone Cricketing legend Freddie Flintoff is live on stage alongside comedy podcast partner-in-crime Clyde Holcroft. This hysterical evening with Britain’s most outrageous sportsman is not to be missed!

The Queen of British comedy is back. A show of various delights and riches, with the odd irksome tribulation thrown in, Dawn takes audiences through the various lessons life has taught her and the things she knows for sure.

HALFWAY TO PARADISE

DIVERSITY

SAT 7 NOV 7pm TICKETS FROM £26 £28.90 online/phone

THE BILLY FURY STORY WED 4 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off TICKETS £22 C G £24.90 online/phone Now in its 18th year and still rockin’, his own band, Fury’s Tornados, re-live Billy Fury’s hits. Featuring Colin Gold the show is set to a giant nostalgic moving backdrop of this wonderful era.

DAN & PHIL THU 5 NOV 7pm TICKETS £26 £28.90 online/phone Dan and Phil actually leave their house to bring you The Amazing Tour Is Not On Fire! A crazy evening of entertainment combining all of the best features of their book, YouTube channels, radio shows and countless infamous videos online!

BEYOND THE BARRICADE

THE WATERBOYS SUN 22 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £29.50 £32.40 online/phone

MON 9 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off TICKETS FROM £20.50 C B £23.40 online/phone Songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Jersey Boys, The Lion King, Miss Saigon and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables!

Diversity have announced their most up close and personal tour yet. The show will see Diversity performing exclusively choreographed routines based on their ITV special.

RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR WED 11 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £17 £19.90 online/phone

The Waterboys, three decades of compelling musical shapeshifting, and one which yields thrilling results on their eleventh album, Modern Blues. With a line-up including Muscle Shoals legend David Hood on bass, Austin guitar-slinger Zach Ernst, and Memphis keyboard wizard Brother Paul.

Purveyors of Cool-greatest music of the 20th century Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jnr. Come Fly With Me, Under My Skin, Sway, My Way,  Mr Bojangles, Mack The Knife plus many more.  www.ratpack.biz

LIME ST BISTRO serves simple food throughout the day in a comfortable and stylish setting. Grab a delicious cup of illy coffee, enjoy a relaxed lunch, treat yourself to afternoon tea, or dine before the show. Why not drop by and check it out for yourself? Call 0151 702 7354 or email limestbistro@theambassadors.com to book.

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GET INVOLVED! 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. We regularly work with schools, colleges and universities from Liverpool and surrounding areas, educating and inspiring the local community through theatre.

Here are just some of the activities we can offer: Show-related workshops Theatrical workshops Theatre Tours Theatre Talks Work Related Learning Career Days School Holiday Projects Arts Weeks After School Clubs Youth Dance Youth Theatre Mature Movers Dawn Chorus Choir

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Lauren Taylor Creative Learning Officer laurentaylor@ theambassadors.com 0151 702 7339 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, Credit Card/Debit Cards and Gift Vouchers. Booking/Transaction fees may apply 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 Design SWD swd.uk.com Print John Good Ltd

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

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.

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. 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 Terry Smith (Chairman) 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 nature of the shows and sets we

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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) is the world’s number one live-theatre company with a total of 39 venues in Britain and on Broadway and an internationally recognised award-winning theatre producer. ATG is the market leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets, LOVETheatre and Group Line. 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 The Ruling Class, 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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*ATG t 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 Theatre Card price per performance and up to 4 drinks at UK venues in the Ambassador Theatre Group. Offers are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions or offers. Additional booking fees may apply on selected music, comedy and named act events and on tickets to events at non ATG and ATG international venues. ATG reserve the right to withdraw benefits or related offers and without notice. ATG Theatre Card price is valid until 30/09/2015. For full Terms and Conditions please visit atgtickets.com