Winter 2013 Spring 2014 Guide by Liverpool Empire Theatre

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WELCOME

DIARY

I’m delighted to present to you a wonderful new season of shows here at the Liverpool Empire Theatre. It’s a great honour for us to be hosting New Adventures and Re:Bourne’s extraordinary adaptation of Lord of the Flies as it will showcase some remarkable young talent from right here in the North West, and I’m sure you’ll be excited to learn for the first time that the acclaimed musical Wicked is visiting us next year.

NOVEMBER

It’s our aim to ensure that you have a wonderful experience every time you visit us, from the moment you book your ticket until you leave the theatre after a memorable performance. We have four great bars here at the Empire in the atrium, stalls, foyer and circle. Did you know, our Atrium bar opens half an hour before the main theatre doors open? That’s an hour and a half before the performance starts allowing you to relax, enjoy a drink and take in the great view through our floor to ceiling windows. There are often promotions available and you can even pre-order your interval drinks so that you don’t have to wait at the bar. Just ask one of our friendly bar staff for information. Why not visit our Little Darlings sweet cart for that extra special sweet treat? It’s located in our circle bar on the first floor and stocks lots of classic favourites. Alternatively we also sell a variety of luxury ice cream in the auditorium during the interval or you can visit our confectionary counter in the foyer to view our wide range of treats. We want to make theatre accessible at a price to suit every pocket. Now even more of your favourite shows are available at prices starting from just £10! On behalf of the whole team here at the Empire, I thank you for your continued support. We do hope to welcome you back very soon. Best Wishes, Diane Belding General Manager

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THE SLIPPER AND THE ROSE THE CINDERELLA MUSICAL WED 13 - SAT 16 NOV 6 ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET NUTCRACKER WED 20 - SAT 23 NOV 5 ED BYRNE ROARING FORTIES SUN 24 NOV 31 CATS TUE 26 NOV - SAT 7 DEC

DECEMBER JASON BYRNE’S SPECIAL EYE SUN 1 DEC 31 PETER PAN FRI 13 DEC 2013 SUN 5 JAN 2014

JANUARY 2014 THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA: SLEEPING BEAUTY, THE NUTCRACKER, SWAN LAKE TUE 7 - THU 9 JAN 7 JAMES ARTHUR SAT 11 JAN

PEPPA PIG’S BIG SPLASH SAT 18 JAN

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BRENDAN COLE: LICENCE TO THRILL SUN 26 JAN

FEBRUARY DEL AMITRI SUN 2 FEB

51 SHADES OF MAGGIE WED 5 FEB

CELTIC LADIES FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS DUBLIN’S IRISH TENORS THU 6 FEB 10

ELLEN KENT OPERA AIDA SAT 8 FEB GHOST THE MUSICAL TUE 11 - SAT 22 FEB SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS MON 24 FEB - SAT 1 MAR

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MARCH THRILLER LIVE MON 3 - SAT 8 MAR

THE MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS TUE 11 MAR 32 BUDDY THU 13 - SAT 15 MAR

COMING TO LIVERPOOL TUE 26 NOV - SAT 7 DEC

DISNEY’S THE LION KING FRI 16 MAY - SAT 5 JUL

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT THE ROD STEWART MUSICAL MON 27 JAN - SAT 1 FEB 12

ELLEN KENT OPERA NABUCCO FRI 7 FEB

MAY

SMILE TOGETHER SUN 16 MAR

CIRCUS OF HORRORS FRI 21 MAR

JULY

JUSTE DANCE SUN 30 MAR

THE DRIFTERS THU 10 JUL

DANCE ‘TIL DAWN STARRING VINCENT SIMONE AND FLAVIA CACACE MON 31 MAR - WED 2 APR 19

THE DREAMBOYS WED 16 JUL

THE ELO EXPERIENCE SAT 19 JUL

ROCK OF AGES MON 21 - SAT 26 JUL

APRIL SALLY MORGAN THU 3 APR

ROY CHUBBY BROWN FRI 4 APR

LORD OF THE FLIES WED 10 - SAT 13 SEP

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN SAT 5 APR

WICKED TUE 16 SEP - SAT 11 OCT

HOT FLUSH SUN 6 APR

LET IT BE MON 7 - SAT 12 APR

FAME MON 14 - SAT 19 APR

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN TUE 22 APR - SAT 3 MAY

SEPTEMBER

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A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

★★★★★

‘DAZZLING’

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★

‘ONE OF THE BEST NUTCRACKERS AROUND’ DAILY EXPRESS

Nutcracker

Journey back in time with English National Ballet to a frostcovered, gas-lit world and join Clara, her Nutcracker doll and the magician Drosselmeyer in this traditional, festive tale for all the family. On an enchanted Christmas Eve, under the heavy boughs of the candlelit tree, Clara battles with the Mouse King and falls in love with a handsome prince. As the air grows colder and snowflakes begin to fall, Clara and her valiant Nutcracker take a hot air balloon ride across the frost-dusted skyline to the glistening Land of Snow where her adventure really begins. In a world of Edwardian elegance, Nutcracker brings to life the eternally popular Tchaikovsky score featuring the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Waltz of the Flowers. This classical production is a magical, memorable and unmissable seasonal treat.

WED 20 - SAT 23 NOV Wed - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu mat 2pm Sat mat 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on opening night. Thereafter, £7 off (excl. Thu mat & Sat eve) C G F S PP Details page 39

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A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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FROM THE FAMOUS SHERMAN BROTHERS Awaiting copy. WRITERS OF MARY POPPINS, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG AND THE JUNGLE BOOK The Slipper and the Rose is a story about two people in love, but those two people just happen to be Cinderella and the charming Prince Edward! BOST bring your favourite characters to life, with Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother joining forces to thwart her scheming Stepmother and Stepsisters, and deliver humour and romance within a world of charming music and sumptuous costumes. You know it will be a happy-ever-after ending, but did the course of true love ever run smoothly? Of course, there has to be a sprinkling of magic along the way. This retelling of the much-loved and enchanting fairytale as a stage musical will appeal to all generations. So, with family tickets available at just £48*, book now to guarantee an evening of romantic delight!

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with NODA Limited on behalf of Excelsior Group Productions and Paradine Co Productions Limited. *Price applies to in person sale at the Box Office.

A LAVISH STAGE PRODUCTION BASED ON THE RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN AND GEMMA CRAVEN FILM

WED 13 - SAT 16 NOV Wed - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off Thu - Sat eve C G F S PP Details page 39

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THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA RETURNS

Sleeping Beauty The classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Sleeping Beauty features stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets.

The Nutcracker

This magical ballet opens as night falls on Christmas Eve. On the stroke of midnight we are transported to an enchanting world where toy dolls come to life as an army of soldiers does battle with a gang of mice and a Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince.

Swan Lake

The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. This compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.

‘THE WHOLE COMPANY OF NEARLY 40 DANCERS ARE ARRAYED IN THE MOST STUNNINGLY COLOURFUL COSTUMES’ EAST ANGLIAN DAILY TIMES

TUE 7 - THU 9 JAN Sleeping Beauty Tue 7.30pm The Nutcracker Wed 7.30pm Swan Lake Thu 2.30pm & 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £7.50 off C G S PP Details page 39

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RAY QUINN

LOUIS EMERICK PETE PRICE LEANNE CAMPBELL EMMA STEPHENS SHAUN MASON STAR IN

THE CROC IS TICKING SO HOOK YOUR TICKETS FOR HEADER THIS YEAR’S GOES HERE FAMILY PANTO ADVENTURE

★★★★★

‘PANTOMIMES DO NOT GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS’ LIVERPOOL POST ON CINDERELLA 2012

‘THE BEST PANTOMIME EVER 10/10’

BBC RADIO MERSEYSIDE ON CINDERELLA 2012

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

Panto returns this Christmas with a line-up of Liverpool favourites in Peter Pan! Ray Quinn (Grease, Dancing on Ice, X-Factor) stars in the title role, alongside Brookside’s Louis Emerick as Captain Hook, Radio City’s Pete Price as Starkey, Juice FM’s Leanne Campbell as Tiger Lily, Shaun Mason (Cinderella’s Buttons) as Smee, and Emma Stephens as Wendy.

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Fly away on a spectacular journey of wonder and excitement into Awaiting copy. the magical world of Neverland this festive season. Join Peter, Wendy and the Lost Boys in their thrilling adventure to save Tinkerbell from the villainous Captain Hook and his crew of dastardly pirates. With stunning special effects (including amazing flying!), sumptuous costumes, superb sets and a good helping of fairy dust, Peter Pan is the perfect treat for the whole family and for those who never want to grow up!

‘LAVISH COSTUMES, SENSATIONAL SETS AND A STELLAR CAST’

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PUBLIC REVIEWS ON CINDERELLA 2012

FRI 13 DEC 2013 SUN 5 JAN 2014 DECEMBER 2013 Fri 13

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JANUARY 2014 Wed 1

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FUN FAMILY ADVENTURE

‘VOICES AS RICH AS IRISH CREAM’THE UK PRESS IRISH RECORDING STARS

Here comes Peppa’s brand new show Peppa Pig’s Big Splash. Come and join Peppa and her friends for another all singing, all dancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles! The nursery roof is leaking and Peppa and her friends need to fix it - quick! As they set up a fete to raise the money for the repairs, they’ll need your help to make sure everything goes smoothly. Join Peppa, George, Mummy and Daddy Pig, as well as Danny Dog, Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep as they have fun putting up bunting, running stalls and organising a great day out. Peppa Pig returns live on stage with super cute puppets and brilliant sing along songs in this brand new show that will brighten your day.

Celtic Ladies present an evening of wonderful melodies and outstanding harmonies with their classic take on international hits both old and new. Visiting us for one night only, as part of their European tour, their musical journey includes legendary Celtic hits along with nostalgic favorites from, The Carpenters, Adele, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and more. Special guests are Dublin’s Irish Tenors, singing all the Irish songs you love. THU 6 FEB Thu eve 7.30pm

SAT 18 JAN Sat 1pm & 4pm

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OPERA AND BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENT TWO ELLEN KENT PRODUCTIONS

DIRECTED BY ELLEN KENT FEATURING THE CELEBRATED CHISINAU NATIONAL OPERA & NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC WITH INTERNATIONAL GUEST SOLOISTS

NABUCCO

WITH THE FAMOUS CHORUS OF THE HEBREW SLAVES Ellen Kent returns with a new production of the very first opera she ever produced. Verdi’s haunting and melodic chorus of the Hebrew slaves follows the plight of the Hebrews as they are forced from their homeland into exile by the Babylonian King Nabucco. This powerful tale is laced with revenge, destruction and jealousy. A spectacular traditionally staged production featuring magnificent sets and costumes with amazing lighting and stage effects. Nabucco promises to be an evening to remember.

AIDA

THE GRANDEST OF ALL ELLEN KENT’S OPERAS RETURNS TO THE UK A stunning, traditional production of this magnificent story of war, jealousy and revenge. The doomed love of the beautiful Ethiopian slave girl, Aida, and the Egyptian hero, Radames, unfolds against stunning sets inspired by the Valley of the Kings. Spectacular, exotic ballet interludes, unforgettable arias including the classic Triumphal March. Incredible pyrotechnics with fire spinners and a magnificent wall of fire!

NOT TO BE MISSED!

★★★★★

‘VISUALLY AND VOCALLY GRIPPING FROM START TO FINISH’ THE INDEPENDENT

FRI 7 & SAT 8 FEB Nabucco Fri 7.30pm Aida Sat 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G F S PP Details page 39

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Both Operas are sung in Italian with English surtitles

PRESENTED BY PHIL MCINTYRE ENTERTAINMENTS, ARNOLD STIEFEL AND AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP

DAILY MIRROR Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. In a career spanning five decades he’s as popular now as ever with his acclaimed new album Time topping the UK charts and the No.1 Bestseller Rod - An Autobiography. Tonight’s The Night, the smash hit West End musical comedy inspired by the songs of Rod is the all-singing, all-dancing feel good show which went on to play sold-out theatres across the UK. Now is your chance to rediscover the magic of these timeless classic songs, from Maggie May, Baby Jane, and Hot Legs to Sailing and many more! Tonight’s The Night tells the story of a shy young man, so tongue tied that he cannot find the courage to declare his love to the girl of his dreams. One night, our hero strikes a deal with the Devil, trading his soul for Rod’s. It seems like a good idea at the time, but this guy is about to find out the hard way that you can’t find true love using another man’s moves and that, devil or no devil, there’s only one Rod Stewart! This sensational musical comedy features spectacular staging, a world class band and dazzling choreography.

DIRECTED BY CAROLINE JAY RANGER CHOREOGRAPHED BY DENISE RANGER

MON 27 JAN - SAT 1 FEB Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off opening night. Thereafter, £5 off (Tue - Thu) C G PP Details page 39

MAIL ON SUNDAY

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THE MUSICAL PHENOMENON DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

★★★★★

‘JAW-DROPPINGLY AMAZING’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Direct from the West End, the smash-hit musical Ghost comes to Liverpool for two weeks this February. Based on the phenomenal Oscar-winning movie that captured the hearts and imaginations of a generation back in the 90s, Ghost is a timeless fantasy about the power of love. Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next, trying to communicate with girlfriend Molly through a phoney psychic in the hope of saving her from his murderer. Adapted for the stage by Bruce Joel Rubin from his own Oscarwinning screenplay for the film, the amazing special effects and dazzling staging are by the multi award-winning Paul Kieve (Inner Magic Circle member) and Tony Award-winner Matthew Warchus. With a score by rock legends and Grammy award winners, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson and Alanis Morrisette), and featuring the unforgettable Unchained Melody, Ghost is a rollercoaster ride of romance and comedy with dazzling state-of-the-art staging.

‘A DAZZLING DISPLAY OF UNDYING LOVE’ THE TIMES

TUE 11 - SAT 22 FEB Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on first two evening shows. Thereafter, £6 off (Mon - Fri) C G S PP Details page 39

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Main photograph by Matt Crockett. Original London cast photography by Sean Ebsworth Barnes.

THE ALL-TIME FAVOURITE MUSICAL COMES TO LIVERPOOL PAUL NICHOLAS PETER FROSDICK GEORGE CRITCHLEY PRESENT

SAM ATTWATER as Adam

HELENA BLACKMAN as Milly

★★★★ THE TIMES

‘IT’S ROOTIN’ TOOTIN’ ROLLICKING FUN’ WHATSONSTAGE

A BRAND NEW RESTAGED VERSION OF THE CLASSIC AMERICAN FRONTIER DANCE MUSICAL Set in Oregon in 1850 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is the story of Adam, the eldest of seven brothers, who goes to town to get a wife. He convinces Milly to marry him that same day. They return to his backwoods home. Only then does she discover he has six brothers - all living in his cabin. Milly sets out to reform the uncouth siblings, who are anxious to get wives of their own. Then, after reading about the Roman capture of the Sabine women, Adam develops an inspired solution to his brothers’ loneliness - kidnap the women they want!

THIS BREATH-TAKING PRODUCTION IS GUARANTEED TO PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP AND A TUNE ON YOUR LIPS. IT’S TOE-TAPPING GOOD!

MON 24 FEB - SAT 1 MAR Mon eve 7.45pm Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on opening night. Thereafter, £5 off per ticket (Tue - Thu) C G S E PP Details page 39

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Directed and Choreographed by US award winning Patti Colombo.

DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END CELEBRATING THE UNDISPUTED KING OF POP PAUL WALDEN & DEREK NICOL FOR FLYING MUSIC IN ASSOCIATION WITH ADRIAN GRANT FOR KEY CONCERTS PRESENT

FEATURING THE SONGS OF AND THE

MICHAEL JACKSON 5

★★★★

‘YOU CAN’T BEAT IT!’

EVENING STANDARD

Direct from London’s West End, where it’s in its record breaking 5th year, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Already seen by over two million people in over 26 countries, Thriller Live continues to moonwalk around the world, taking you on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael’s 40 year musical history. Experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco in a show that pays homage Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion in a show that you will never forget. Expect your favourite songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and band, including: I Want You Back, ABC, Can You Feel It, Off The Wall, The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana, Bad, Rock With You, They Don’t care About Us, Dangerous, Heal The World, and Thriller plus many more!

★★★★ ‘A TOTAL BLAST. THE STAGING AND CONSTANT BRILLIANCE OF THE MUSICIANS KEEP US RIVETED. A WONDERFUL SHOW’ WHATSONSTAGE.COM

‘THIS THEATRICAL EXTRAVAGANZA IS A BREATHTAKING CELEBRATION QUITE LITERALLY, THRILLING’ THE STAGE

MON 3 - SAT 8 MAR Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8pm Sat 3pm & 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3.50 off G Details page 39

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Photos of previous cast members

25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

‘THE AUDIENCE GO ABSOLUTELY CRAZY. IT’S THE SHOW YOU’LL NEVER FORGET’ DAILY MAIL

‘FAIL-SAFE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT’ DAILY EXPRESS

This sensational multi-award winning West End show returns to Liverpool in 2014. Forget feel good, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

‘PERFECT. EVERYTHING A MUSICAL SHOULD BE’ BBC

THU 13 - SAT 15 MAR Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on opening night. Thereafter, £5 off. G PP Details page 39

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THE WEST END HIT MUSICAL 18

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SENSATIONAL NEW DANCE SHOW FROM VINCENT SIMONE & FLAVIA CACACE FROM THE CREATORS OF MIDNIGHT TANGO

Strictly Come Dancing favourites Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace are back with a brand new show Dance ’Til Dawn! After wowing Liverpool audiences with Midnight Tango, the dazzling duo return in a sensational dance show straight from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

‘SIMONE AND CACACE FREE UP THE ACTION IN A THRILLING WAY REGULARLY RAISING THE ROOF WITH IMPOSSIBLY FAST AND IRRESISTIBLY EXCITING BIG FINISHES’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

In 1940s LA, a romance unfolds between a beautiful starlet and her handsome lover. Dance ’Til Dawn will transport you to a time of elegance with stunning sets, a live band, world class dancers and Vincent and Flavia themselves with their flawless footwork and spellbinding choreography.

MON 31 MAR - WED 2 APR Mon - Wed eves 7.30pm Wed mat 2.30pm

Dance ’Til Dawn is a classic love story that brings vintage Hollywood glamour to the present. This unforgettable evening of timeless sophistication and breathtaking dance is a must see.

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‘BOTH CACACE AND SIMONE RADIATE CHARISMA, CONFIDENCE AND ABOVE ALL AN IRRESISTIBLE JOY IN DANCE’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

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★★★★★

‘BEATLEMANIA IS BACK!’ TONY DIBBIN, CAPITAL GOLD

COME TOGETHER AND EXPERIENCE THE ICONIC MUSIC OF THE BEATLES

★★★★★ ‘YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST GO AND SEE LET IT BE’ DAILY STAR

★★★★ Come Together and experience the iconic music of The Beatles with Let It Be, the spectacular concert jam-packed with over 40 of The Beatles’ greatest hits! Direct from the West End, this international hit show celebrates the legacy of the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band. Relive The Beatles’ meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the heights of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces, with live performances of early tracks including Twist and Shout, She Loves You and Drive My Car, as well as global mega-hits Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and, of course, Let It Be. Travel back to the magical sixties when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends!

★★★★‘FAB FOR ALL THE FAMILY’ THE TIMES

‘AFTER TWO GLORIOUS HOURS I LEFT THE SHOW FEELING AS HIGH AS A KITE. FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THE BEATLES,THIS SHOW IS ABOUT AS GOOD AS IT GETS’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘A NON-STOP PARADE OF HITS’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

MON 7 - SAT 12 APR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off opening night. Thereafter, £5 off (Tue - Thu) C G E PP Details page 39

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IT’S BACK AND IT’S GONNA LIVE FOREVER! BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

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THE BRAND NEW PRODUCTION FOR 2014 Based on the Oscar winning musical film and hugely successful TV series; Fame - The Musical is back and it’s gonna live forever! This brand new production will take you on a hi-octane roller coaster ride through dizzy heights and crashing lows as a group of star-struck wannabes embark on their quest for the ultimate accolade - fame. At the world famous High School for Performing Arts New York, young talented hopefuls undertake the journey of their lives. Ambition, triumph, heartbreak and romance conspire to steer them off course, and the pressure is too much for some. But, these kids are determined to live forever and as they rocket through breathtaking dance routines and show stopping tunes Fame is the feel-good sensation that you will never forget!

‘BREATHTAKING THE ENERGY IS ASTOUNDING’ THE INDEPENDENT

‘SENSATIONAL’ THE DAILY EXPRESS

Bursting with dynamic dance routines and unforgettable songs including; Play a Love Scene and Fame, Fame has enjoyed seven West End runs since premiering in the USA in 1988 and continues to be performed all over the world.

‘PURE DANCE DYNAMITE’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

THE ETERNALLY INSPIRING MUSICAL SEEN BY OVER FOUR MILLION PEOPLE

MON 14 - SAT 19 APR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on opening night. Thereafter, £5 off (Mon - Wed) G F Details page 39

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HEADER THE SMASH GOES HITHERE MUSICAL COMES TO LIVERPOOL!

Direct from the West End, this superbly enjoyable production of Singin’ in the Rain is a smash hit with critics and audiences alike. It tells the story of the first Hollywood musical, when the silver screen found its voice and left silent movies - and some of its stars - behind. This spectacular show is packed full of the charm, romance, comedy and tinseltown glamour of one the world’s best loved movies and features all the songs from the glorious MGM score including Good Morning, Make ’em Laugh, Moses Supposes and the classic Singin’ in the Rain. Featuring screen star Maxwell Caulfield as studio boss R F Simpson and Coronation Street favourite Vicky Binns as the ‘uniquely voiced’ starlet Lina Lamont, high energy choreography and sumptuous set design (including 12,000 litres of water!), Singin’ in the Rain showers you with everything you could wish for in a hit musical.

‘ONE OF THE MOST MARVELLOUS MOVIE MUSICALS OF ALL TIME NOW BIGGER, BOLDER AND BETTER’

‘THIS ALL-TAPPING, ALL-SPLASHING SHOW WILL PUT A SMILE ON ANYONE’S FACE’ DAILY EXPRESS

TUE 22 APR - SAT 3 MAY Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm DATE Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Half price on opening night. Thereafter, £6 off (Mon - Fri) ATG THEATRE CARD Discounts C G S E PP G F S Details page Details 39 page XX

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Images by Manuel Harlan and Hugo Glendinning.

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THE ACCLAIMED WEST END AND BROADWAY HEADER GOES HERE MUSICAL COMES TO LIVERPOOL

TBC Awaiting copy.

★★★★★ ‘LARGE QUOTE’ ATTRIBUTION

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s The Lion King is a worldwide theatrical phenomenon. It has been seen by over 70 million people worldwide and is still drawing sell-out crowds at London’s Lyceum Theatre in its 15th year. In May 2014 this award-winning production will begin its long anticipated season at the Liverpool Empire. A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney’s classic film transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

DON’T MISS THIS ACCLAIMED PRODUCTION WHEN IT ARRIVES AT THE LIVERPOOL EMPIRE!

‘SMALL QUOTE’ ATTRIBUTION

DATE FRI 16 MAY - SAT 5 JUL Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Wed, Sat & Sun mats 2.30pm Extra ATG THEATRE Thu mat 29CARD May & 3 Discounts Jul 2.30pm G S F PP S Details Detailspage pageXX 39

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NEW ADVENTURES AND RE:BOURNE PRODUCTION

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‘A SUPERBLY VISCERAL VERSION OF GOLDING’S NOVEL. ASTONISHING, MEMORABLE’ THE GLASGOW HERALD

Based on the novel by WILLIAM GOLDING Music by TERRY DAVIES Sound design by PAUL GROOTHUIS Lighting design by CHRIS DAVEY Design by LEZ BROTHERSTON Choreographed by SCOTT AMBLER Adapted and Directed by MATTHEW BOURNE and SCOTT AMBLER

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures has created some of the most successful shows of the last 25 years, including Swan Lake, Nutcracker! and the sell-out hit, Sleeping Beauty. Now the company unites a cast of New Adventures dancers with remarkable young talent from the North West, in an extraordinary adaptation of William Golding’s classic novel, Lord of the Flies choreographed by Olivier nominated Scott Ambler. As the schoolboys find themselves abandoned in a deserted theatre, Golding’s legendary characters are brought to life with raw energy, emotional intensity and breathtaking performances. Civilisation crumbles and the rulebook is forgotten as the story builds to an electrifying climax. Chilling, beautiful and hugely entertaining, Lord of the Flies will enthral Bourne fans and inspire a generation of new audiences.

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DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

THE A MBA SSA DO R EX PERIENCE THE AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE GIVES YO U THE O PP O R TU NIT Y TO M A KE YO U R S P E C I A L V I S I T T O T H E T H E AT R E E V E N MORE MEMORABLE . BROWSE THROUGH O U R O F F E R S T O TA I L O R Y O U R V E R Y O W N P E R S O N A L T H E AT R E E X P E R I E N C E .

G R E E N L A B E L* A D R I N K AT T H E B A R ** B L U E L A B E L* W E LC O M E D R I N K N I B B L E B OX† A P R O G R A M M E O R T H E AT R E G I F T

‘A SEXY SMASHER THAT WILL HAVE YOU LAUGHING AND ROCKING IN EQUAL MEASURE’ THE DAILY STAR

Still rocking after 5 years on Broadway and following 3 years of ovation-inducing performances in London’s West End, the legendary Rock of Ages now comes to Liverpool.

Y E L L O W L A B E L* H A L F B OT T L E O F C H I L L E D P R E M I U M C H A M PA G N E A D E L I C I O U S B O X O F C H O C O L AT E S †† IF YO U WO U LD LIKE TO B O O K A N Y OF THE AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE PA C K A G E S P L E A S E C A L L 0844 87 1 301 7

This 80s-themed hilarious musical features over 30 eyebrow scorching tunes including: Don’t Stop Believin’, We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Wanted Dead or Alive, Here I Go Again, Can’t Fight this Feeling and I Want To Know What Love Is.

ROCKING LIVERPOOL IN JULY 2014! MON 21 - SAT 26 JUL Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off 1st two nights & Fri 5pm C G Details page 39

* PAC K AG E O NLY AVAI L A B L E W H E N P R E - B O O K E D ** G L A S S O F H O U S E W I N E (175 M L ), C A R L S B E R G B O T T L E (275 M L ) O R N O N - A L C O H O L I C A L T E RN AT I V E O P T I O N † V A R I O US O P T I O N S AVA I L A B L E O N L I N E †† F O U R L U X U RY C HO C O L A T E S

SPECIAL EVENTS ED BYRNE ROARING FORTIES SUN 24 NOV 8pm

A self-confessed ‘miserable old git’ since the age of 23, Ed Byrne is now in his forties. While for others this might result in a crisis that prompts the purchase of a sports car, Ed embraces middle age with open arms. Come join him, as he truly comes of age and gives out his clarion cry,

‘I AM IN MY FORTIES. HEAR ME ROAR!’ Age 12+.

JASON BYRNE’S SPECIAL EYE SUN 1 DEC 8pm

Star of new BBC1 sitcom Father Figure, Jason Byrne and his special eye head out on the road. Why Special Eye? Because Jason’s shows are special and yes, British public, so is his eye. Age 16+.

‘YOU ARE JUST BLOWN AWAY BY THE SHEER FORCE OF HIS TALENT AND CHARISMA’ INDEPENDENT

JAMES ARTHUR PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS SAT 11 JAN Doors 7pm Showcasing his incredible vocals, James’ first headline tour is certain to be one of the live events of the new year. After winning X Factor 2012, Impossible went on to be the biggest selling X Factor single of all time. Recently James has been busy collaborating with some of the world’s hottest producers including Naughty Boy, TMS and Da Internz. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

BRENDAN COLE LICENCE TO THRILL SUN 26 JAN 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G Strictly Come Dancing’s charismatic Brendan Cole is set to dazzle audiences with his brand new show. Join him and his cast of 20 musicians and dancers on a journey of music and dance in this spectacular evening of ballroom magic and Latin excitement, it’s a live dance extravaganza not to be missed.

DEL AMITRI THE A TO Z OF US SUN 2 FEB Doors 7pm With a cast of original members and even the original crew, Del Amitri return from a ten year sabbatical to wheel out every hit from every era of their lengthy recording career. Justin Currie and Iain Harvie will once again be joined on stage by Andy Alston, Kris Dollimore and Ashley Soan. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

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SPECIAL EVENTS 51 SHADES OF MAGGIE WED 5 FEB 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off G Written by Leesa Harker, 51 Shades of Maggie is the number 1 best selling comedy send-up of 50 Shades of Grey. This hilarious new play is full of naughty bits, join Maggie and her friends on this (slightly filthy) journey of love, booze and whips! Recommended age 16+.

THE MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS

TUE 11 MAR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C B EARLY BOOKING OFFER £3 off until Tue 31 Dec The Moscow State Circus, the most famous circus on earth, returns with an awe inspiring new show, Park Gorkogo, set in the mystical centre of Moscow’s cultural and artistic quarter. This years show features the superstar clowns Splendid Pavlik and Klava and a multitude of flying, back flipping, juggling and roller skating performers.

THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS FRI 21 MAR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C B EARLY BOOKING OFFER £3 off by Fri 21 Feb The Circus of Horrors presents what is undoubtedly its greatest show to date, London after Midnight. The show that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent is back with an awe-inspiring rock ‘n’ rollercoaster of a show that flies like a bat out of hell to celebrate an astounding 18 years of shock ‘n’ roll.

SALLY MORGAN PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD THU 3 APR 7.30pm G International psychic and star of hit TV show Psychic Sally: On The Road, Sally Morgan returns with her phenomenal interactive stage show. Sally has dedicated her life to exploring the work of spirit and her live show aims to give validation that our loved ones still exist. Her work with high-profile celebrities and royalty earned her the name ‘psychic to the stars’. Sally Morgan is investigational and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.

ROY CHUBBY BROWN

FRI 4 APR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1.50 off C Roy Chubby Brown returns with his bluest show yet! He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s turning headlines into punch lines as his rip-roaring brand of banter continues to burst bellies across the country. If easily offended please stay away! Age 18+.

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN SAT 5 APR 8pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C Celebrating 50 years of UK No.1s, the all-new, all-star 2014 spectacular boasts more No.1s than ever. Five-star performances revive over 36 classics from the Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and more, featuring the dance moves, costumes and musicianship made famous by Motown. www.easytheatres.com

HOT FLUSH! STARRING LESLEY JOSEPH SUN 6 APR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G Hot Flush! Returns to the Liverpool Empire by popular demand, more fun than joining a gym, cheaper than botox, Hot Flush! might even leave you feeling 34 again! So wipe away the credit crunch blues and grab your girlfriends together for an unmissable night at the theatre and bring your man along as well, you’ll all love it. Age 16+. www.hotflushthemusical.com

THE DRIFTERS THU 10 JUL 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C Following on from the success of the 60th Anniversary Tour, The Drifters are proud to present an exhilarating new show, including songs such as Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof and many more. The Optimum Tour promises to be their best yet!

THE DREAMBOYS FIT AND FABULOUS TOUR WED 16 JUL 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2.50 off G If you’re looking for the perfect girls’ night out, look no further than these incredible stripping hunks, the UK’s top male glamour show. In a brand new action packed night of music, muscle, magic and mayhem, these boys will leave you breathless and begging for more!

THE ELO EXPERIENCE SAT 19 JUL 7.30pm 40 years on, and the music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra is still regularly played on radio stations throughout the world. Re-live this fantastic music & take a magical trip down memory lane for 2 hours with The ELO Experience.

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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

PETER PAN FRI 13 DEC - SUN 5 JAN GROUPS 10+ Stalls £15 top 2 prices Circle £15 top price £9.50 2nd, 3rd price (selected perfs)

SCHOOL GROUPS £10 INC FREE ICE CREAM! Plus 1 teacher free with every 10 pupils. Available Mon 16 - Thu 19 Dec, 20 Dec mat, Thu 2 - 3 Jan.

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT MON 27 JAN - SAT 1 FEB GROUPS 10+ £5 off top 2 prices GROUPS 20+ £6 off top 2 prices plus 1 in 20 free GROUPS 50+ £7 off top 2 prices plus 3 in 50 free (Excl Fri/Sat performances)

GHOST TUE 11 - SAT 22 FEB GROUPS 10+ £5 off top 3 prices GROUPS 20+ £6 off top 3 prices plus 1 free ticket GROUPS 50+ £7 off top 3 prices plus 3 free tickets (excl Sat, strictly limited availability)

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES SCHOOL GROUPS Mon - Wed eve £16 midweek mat £13.50 plus in 1 in 10 free (rear stalls/rear circle) (strictly limited availability)

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN TUE 22 APR - SAT 3 MAY GROUPS 10+ £5 off top 3 prices GROUPS 20+ £6 off top 3 prices, plus 1 free ticket GROUPS 50+ £7 off top 3 prices, plus 3 free tickets (excl Sat both performances)

SCHOOL GROUPS Mon - Wed eve & midweek mat £16 plus 1 in 10 free (excl premium, top price) (strictly limited availability)

DISNEY’S THE LION KING FRI 16 MAY - SAT 5 JUL GROUPS 10+ £5 off top 3 prices (Tue - Thu, excl w/c 27 May, strictly limited availability)

CATS AUDIO DESCRIBED Wed 4 Dec 7.30pm SIGNED Tue 3 Dec 7.30pm CAPTIONED Thu 3 Dec 7.30pm

PETER PAN AUDIO DESCRIBED Fri 20 Dec 7pm SIGNED Thu 19 Dec 7pm CAPTIONED Mon 30 Dec 7pm

GHOST THE MUSICAL AUDIO DESCRIBED Fri 14 Feb 7.30pm SIGNED Thu 20 Feb 7.30pm CAPTIONED Tue 18 Feb 7.30pm

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS AUDIO DESCRIBED Tue 25 Feb 7.30pm SIGNED Tue 25 Feb 7.30pm

LORD OF THE FLIES

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

WED 10 - SAT 13 SEP GROUPS 10+ £5 off top 3 prices GROUPS 20+ £6 off top 3 prices, plus 1 in 20 free SCHOOL GROUPS £12 per ticket plus accompanying teacher goes free with every 10 pupils.

DISNEY’S THE LION KING

Wed, Thu eves (2nd, 3rd, 4th prices) and Thu mat (top 4 prices)

WICKED TUE 16 SEP - SAT 11 OCT GROUPS 10+ £5 off top 3 prices GROUPS 50+ £6 off top 3 prices (excl Fri/Sat performances & all school holidays strictly limited availability)

SCHOOL GROUPS Wed mat/eve £21 per ticket plus 1 free teacher with every 10 paid pupils (Rear circle only excl school holidays strictly limited availability)

AUDIO DESCRIBED Thu 1 May 7.30pm SIGNED Wed 30 Apr 7.30pm

AUDIO DESCRIBED Thu 12 Jun 7.30pm SIGNED Thu 19 Jun 7.30pm CAPTIONED Wed 4 Jun 7.30pm

WICKED AUDIO DESCRIBED Thu 2 Oct 7.30pm SIGNED Wed 1 Oct 7.30pm CAPTIONED Tue 30 Sep 7.30pm Tickets are subject to availability and priced £15 except Disney’s The Lion King (£25), and Wicked (£20)

CONTACT Access Officer on 0151 702 7328 (Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm) or email liverpoolgroups@ theambassadors.com

HOSPITALITY AND EVENTS FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINING FACILITIES FOR ALL OCCASIONS WITH A DEDICATED HOSPITALITY TEAM ENSURING YOU RECEIVE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE CORPORATE HIRE Whether the need is for a board meeting, a presentation, a seminar or exhibition, we can offer the perfect surroundings to meet your requirements. Not to mention our first class catering service and highly dedicated team who will provide you with everything you need to make your event a success. Focus your attention on business and leave the rest to us.

PRIVATE HIRE The Empire Theatre is an ideal setting to celebrate that special occasion. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, engagement, wedding or retirement party, we will ensure it’s an event to remember. With imaginative catering options prepared by our executive chef and friendly staff on hand committed to providing the highest quality service, you can be sure you are in the safest hands.

WEDDINGS AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS

Autograph is the Empire’s Café Bar providing mouth-watering lunches and pre-theatre meals and a selection of superb coffees, teas, soft drinks and selected wines and beers. Whether you want to meet friends over a hot drink, enjoy a delicious lunch in our pleasant and relaxing surroundings or enjoy a pre-theatre supper, Autograph is the perfect place to enhance your visit to the theatre. From 11 am Autograph’s menu includes toasted paninis, home-made soups, baked potatoes and Liverpool’s finest Scouse served with red cabbage. Pre-theatre menus are available from 5pm and often feature a seasonal theme. Please ask staff for more details. Bookings are advised, call our dedicated team on 0151 702 7354.

There are few locations that can provide the elegance and romance of the Empire Theatre and because we believe that every wedding should be unique we pride ourselves on helping you achieve this, in this very special venue. All parts of the theatre are licensed for civil ceremonies; choose from one of our elegant suites, or for the more adventurous, hold your ceremony on our world famous stage. We offer top class catering, and will provide you with a highly dedicated events team every step of the way, who will share in your ideas and help you create your perfect day, one you will cherish forever. For further information on any of the above services, please contact our Development and Events Manager, Jayne Lloyd on 0151 702 7333 or email her via jaynelloyd@theambassadors.com

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

Photography by Brian Slater

Develop your dance skills by learning some nifty new dance moves inspired by smash hit musicals such as Singin’ in the Rain and Fame. Learn something new with an insightful workshop or talk by English National Ballet. The Ambassador Theatre Group is proud to support an extensive programme of creative learning activities for adults and young people at the Liverpool Empire Theatre. All programmes include activities such as workshops and participatory classes related to the outstanding musical and dance productions held at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, such as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit musical Cats. Try your skills at creating your own Jukebox Musical inspired by Tonight’s the Night and Let it Be or discover the origins of musical theatre through a classic acclaimed musical such as Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Find out what pantomime is really all about and where it came from through our history of pantomime workshops which will explore the themes and characters from the swashbuckling world of Peter Pan.

The Creative Learning team also offer opportunities to go backstage to explore theatre making and see the Liverpool Empire Theatre as the stars do from the stage. The backstage tours explore the theatre and are led by a knowledgeable guide who will explain all about how the theatre has changed over the years, how the theatre accommodates large West End Productions like Disney’s The Lion King and Wicked, the opportunities within the industry and will also tell you a few ghost stories along the way. You can even take part in one of the exciting full scale community productions such as Stage Experience or the Youth Ballet Production. In 2014 the Creative Learning team will be working alongside New Adventures and Re:Bourne productions on the thrilling show Lord of the Flies. Young local dancers will have the chance to become part of the cast and work alongside experienced professional dancers to bring the show to life. In addition the Creative Learning team offer regular events exploring the options available to young people wishing to pursue a career in the theatre industry including work experience and student placements.

So whatever you are coming to see there are lots of high energy and engaging activities for you to get involved in which will give you a taste of the magical world of theatre. Some of the events are free to ticket holders but others will incur a small charge starting from as little as £4.50 per head. Details about these and other activities can be found on our website http://creativelearning.atg. co.uk/eventsworkshops/ liverpool-events/

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

The Empire Theatre (Merseyside) Trust Ltd. Reg Charity No: 1437514 (England)

PRICES IN PERSON AT THE BOX OFFICE A

The Slipper and the Rose

£24

£18

£15

£26.90 £20.90

£16.90

English National Ballet The Nutcracker Wed - Sat & Sat mat Thu mat

£35 £20

£30 £15

£25 £10

£15 -

£10 -

£40 £25

£37.90 £32.90 £22.90 £16.90

£27.90 £10

£16.90 -

£10 -

£42.90 £27.90

Ed Byrne

£23.50

Cats Mon - Thu eves Midweek mats Fri & Sat perfs

£35 £29.50 £37.50

£29.50 £25 £32

£25 £19.50 £25

£19.50 £15 £19.50

£10 £10 £10

£39.50 £35 £42.50

£10 £10 £10

£43.40 £38.90 £46.40

PRICE BAND

£27.40

£38.90 £33.40 £28.90 £23.40 £33.40 £28.90 £23.40 £18.90 £41.40 £35.90 £28.90 £23.40

Jason Byrne’s Special Eye

£18.50

Peter Pan

£27.50

£19.50

£10

£30

Russian National Ballet Tue - Thu eves Thu mats

£34.50 £31.50

£30 £27.50

£24.50 £21.50

£19.50 £14.50

£10 £10

£39.50 £36.50

James Arthur

£28.50

£32.40

Peppa Pig’s Big Splash

£16.50

£14.50

£21

£18.40

£16.40

£35

£30

£25

£38.90 £33.90 £28.90

£29.50

£19.50

£10

£33.40 £23.40

£46

£36

£49.90 £39.90

Brendan Cole Tonight’s the Night Mon - Sat Del Amitri

£22.40

£30.40 £22.40

£10

£32.90

£10 £10

£42.40 £39.40

£22.90

£10

£37.40 £32.90 £27.40 £22.40 £34.40 £30.40 £24.40 £16.40

51 Shades of Maggie

£21

£23.90

Celtic Ladies and Dublin’s Irish Tenors

£24

£18

£14

£26.90 £20.90

Opera and Ballet International Nabucco

£29.50

£25

£19.50

£15

£10

£35

Opera and Ballet International Aida

£29.50

£25

£19.50

£15

£10

£35

Ghost Mon - Sat & Sat mats Midweek mat

£35 £29.50

£29.50 £25

£25 £19.50

£19.50 £15

£10 £10

£39.50 £35

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Mon - Sat eves

£29.50

£25

£19.50

£10

£35

£33.40 £28.90 £23.40

Thriller Live Mon - Thu eves Fri 5pm & Sat 3pm Fri & Sat eve

£26.50 £24.50 £28.50

£23 £21.50 £25

£20 £18.50 £22

£17.50 £16 £19

£29 £27 £31

£23

£19

£16

£26

£25 £17.50

£19.50 -

£15 -

£10 -

Moscow State Circus Buddy Thu - Sat eves Fri 5pm Circus of Horrors

£15.90

£33.40 £28.90 £23.40

£17.90

£10

£38.90

£33.40 £28.90 £23.40

£17.90

£10

£38.90

£38.90 £33.40 £28.90 £23.40 £33.40 £28.90 £23.40 £17.90

£10 £10

£43.40 £38.90

£38.90

£29.40 £25.90 £22.90 £20.40 £27.40 £24.40 £21.40 £18.90 £31.40 £27.90 £24.90 £21.90

£31.90 £29.90 £33.90

£25.90

£28.90

£10 -

£31.40 -

£21.90

£18.90

£27.50 -

£28.90 £23.40 £21.40 -

£17.90 -

£28.90 £23.90

£21.90

£26

£21

£19

Dance ‘Til Dawn

£29.50

£25

£19.50

£10

£39.50

Sally Morgan

£33.40 £28.90 £23.40

£10

£43.40

£24.50

£28.40

Roy Chubby Brown

£21

£24.90

The Magic of Motown

£25

£27.90

Hot Flush

£22

£19.50

£15

£10

£24.90 £22.40

£16.90

£10

Fame

£32

£27.50

£22

£15

£10

£37.50

£35.90

£25.90

£17.90

£10

£41.40

Singin’ In the Rain Mon - Fri perfs Sat perfs

£39.50 £43.50

£29.50 £35

£25 £29.50

£19.50 £25

£15 £17.50

£10 £10

£45 £48.50

£39.50 £29.50 £25 £43.50 £35 £29.50

£19.50 £25

£15 £17.50

£10 £10

£45 £48.50

Disney’s The Lion King Tue - Thu perfs Fri - Sun perfs

£52.50 £55

£45 £50

£40 £45

£35 £40

£25 £30

£10 £25

£75 £75

£35 £40

£25 £30

£10 £25

£75 £75

£26

£23.50

£23.90

The Drifters The Dreamboys The ELO Experience

£52.50 £55

£31.40

£45 £50

£40 £45

£28.90

£26.40

£10

£38.90

£21

£29.50

£19.50

£10

£35

Let It Be

£35

£29.50

£19.50

£10

£39.50

£37.90

£32.40 £22.40

Lord of the Flies

£30

£25

£20

£15

£10

£35

£32.90

£27.90

£52.50 £55

£42.50 £47.50

£10 £10

£72.50 £75

Rock of Ages

Wicked Mon - Thu Fri & Sat

PRICES FOR ONLINE & TELEPHONE BOOKINGS**

£32.50 £25 £20 £35.50 £27.50 £22.50

£33.40 £23.40

£22.90

£10

£42.40

£16.90

£10

£37.90

£10 £10

£72.50 £75

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

**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.

BOOKING INFORMATION ONLINE Book all shows 24hrs a day at www.atgtickets.com/liverpool (secure online bookings). All bookings are subject to fees. Payment Methods: Credit Card/ Debit Cards BY PHONE All telephone calls are received through ATG Tickets on 0844 871 3017 Open Mon - Sat 9am- 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm. All bookings are subject to fees. Payment methods: Credit card/Debit cards. All calls are charged at national rate. BOOK IN PERSON Call into our Box Office at the Empire on the corner of London Road and Lime Street, Monday to Saturday 12 noon to 6pm (8pm on performance nights and opens 2 hours prior to performances on Sunday). Payment Methods: Cash, Cheque, Credit Card/ Debit Cards* and Gift Vouchers. BY POST Postal bookings are accepted and should be sent to the following address: The Box Office, Empire Theatre, Lime Street, Liverpool,L1 1JE. Payment Methods: Cheque, Postal Order, Credit Card/Debit Cards and Gift Vouchers. Cheques should be made payable to Ambassador Theatre Group Venues.

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GROUPS OF 10+ Call our Groups Hotline on 0844 871 3037 Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm for more information. Please note we operate a book now, pay later facility. Visit our website specifically designed for the groups market www.atgtickets.com/groups 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 disabilities, students, children, the unemployed, and people with hearing, visual and mobility impairments for the majority of shows, on production of relevant ID. Always ask the Box Office at the time of booking as we cannot discount on tickets already purchased. Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available

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.

C General concessions G Group discounts F Family discounts S Schools discounts B Early booking offers E Workshops and creative activity

Only one concession is applicable at any one time, please check for restrictions on special offers. All concessions are subject to availability and conditions and can be withdrawn at any time. ATG THEATRE CARD ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices and for a max. 4 tickets per Card. Please book early to avoid disappointment. RESTORATION FUND The ticket price for certain shows may include a £1 contribution to the theatre’s restoration fund. We are very grateful to our patrons for the financial help we receive through our restoration levy. We have recently used this fund to replace over half of the stalls seats and carpet. 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.

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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 UK’s largest theatre group with a total of 40 venues in Britain and on Broadway and an internationally recognised theatre producer. It is also a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 & 2. In New York, ATG owns The Foxwoods Theatre, the largest theatre on Broadway. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio and Grand Opera House, York. Current and recent ATG co-productions include Macbeth, The Hothouse, 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.