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Liverpool Empire Theatre

Major touring entertainment venue

Liverpool Empire Theatre is located on the corner of Lime Street and London Road in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. The theatre is the second to be built on the site, and was opened in 1925. It has the largest two-tier auditorium in Britain and can seat 2,348 people. During its time it has hosted many types of entertainment, including variety shows, musicals, operas, pop concerts, and plays. The Beatles appeared in the theatre in their early days. The theatre has hosted twoRoyal Command Performances and, in 2007, a Royal Variety Performance to mark Liverpool’s being designated a European City of Culture the following year. It is sited in the William Brown Street Conservation Area.

The Empire Theatre continues to stage productions in various genres, including musicals, pop concerts, comedians, plays, opera, and wrestling. The theatre is reputed to be haunted by at least two ghosts, one a former painter at the theatre called Len, the other a girl aged about nine or ten in Victorian dress. As of 2011 the Empire is part of the Ambassador Theatre Group(ATG).

Pre-Order Your Interval Drinks

Don’t forget to pre-order your interval drinks when you arrive as all bars get busy! During most performances alcoholic drinks are allowed into the auditorium. We now accept all major credit and debit cards for bar bill payments.

Autograph – The Empire Theatre Cafe Bar

Whether you want to meet friends over a coffee, enjoy a delicious lunch in our pleasant and relaxing surroundings or simply enjoy a pre-theatre meal, Autograph is the perfect place to begin your enchanting theatre experience. Enjoy superb coffees, teas, soft drinks and selected wines and beers, in a casual yet sophisticated setting. Opens 11am.

 

 

Lime Street, Liverpool
L1 1JE

0844 871 3017
www.atgtickets.com/liverpool

stephenainsworth@theambassadors.com

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Playhouse Theatre Liverpool

For a great night out!

At the Playhouse, we offer bold productions of great plays in the three-tier main house, and intimate, intense staging of new plays in the 70-seat Studio.

The Liverpool Playhouse is a theatre in Williamson Square, Liverpool. The building began life as the Star Music Hall in 1866, and became a theatre in 1911 on the formation of the Liverpool Repertory Company – one of the first and soon one of the most prestigious ‘reps’ in the country.

In its first half-century the Playhouse’s acting roster included Robert Donat, Michael Redgrave, Rachel Kempson, John Thaw,Anthony Hopkins, Patricia Routledge, Michael Gambon, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen and many, many more. The latter part of the 20th century featured many high points, one of the most celebrated being the tenure of the Gang of Four – Alan Bleasdale, Chris Bond,Bill Morrison and Willy Russell.

Since it joined forces with the Everyman in 1999, the Playhouse has produced a rich and acclaimed programme including classic drama (such as Kim Cattrall’s Liverpool homecoming in Antony and Cleopatra), new plays (including commissions by Jonathan Harvey and Frank Cottrell-Boyce) and adaptations (such as Roger McGough’s delicious and delirious new versions of Molière).

In 2011, we celebrated the Playhouse’s Centenary with a full season of home-produced work, a Gala performance of The Ladykillers; the publication of a new book (see right), and our most special birthday present to the theatre was the reopening of the Studio as a performance space, with the world première of The Swallowing Dark by Lizzie Nunnery.

Our mission is to reflect the aspirations and concerns of our audiences, to dazzle and inspire them, welcome and connect with them, nurture the artists within them and fuel their civic pride. Wherever these connections happen – whether in our theatres, in the community, in schools, or outside Liverpool – we hope to ignite the imagination, explore what it is to be human and always to exceed expectation.

 

 

 

Opening Times

Williamson Square, Liverpool
L1 1EL ‎

0151 709 4776
www.everymanplayhouse.com

info@everymanplayhouse.com

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Royal Court Theatre Liverpool

At The Heart Of Great Liverpool Theatre

The Royal Court Theatre has always been a landmark building in Liverpool and has seen truly legendary names perform over the last one hundred years. Royal Court Liverpool offers a range of long running plays and one off shows. Past one-night performances have seen the likes of Joan Rivers, Russell Howard, Dylan Moran, Simon Amstell and Ben Elton bringing their shows to us.

We are dedicated to producing the very best in comedy, drama and musicals and we are looking forward to being at the heart of great Liverpool Theatre for some time yet…

Royal Court Interior

If you haven’t been to see a show with us before then you may be a little surprised by the layout of parts of the building. While the Circle and Balcony areas are set out as they would be in a traditional theatre, the Stalls area has been refitted in a cabaret style. We serve meals before a lot of the plays that we have on here and tickets with meals are only available in the Stalls. You need to pay for your meal when you book your tickets and then arrive no later than one hour before the performance to eat.

 

 

 

Opening Times

1 Roe Street, Liverpool
L1 1HL ‎

0870 787 1866
www.royalcourtliverpool.co.uk

boxoffice@royalcourtliverpool.com

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World Museum Liverpool

For a fantastic day out!

At World Museum you can enjoy a fantastic day out and enjoy five floors of historic treasures for free. From Japanese Samauri armour to bugs galore, from ancient Egyptian mummies and dinosaurs, to outer space, there’s something for everyone.

Discover treasures from around the world, explore outer space and meet live creatures!

Baby changing and prams

There are baby changing facilities on levels 1, 3 and 4.

Prams can be stored in the cloakroom near the main entrance. Please ask a member of staff for assistance.

Things to see and do

• Visit our ‘Things to see’ page for our top ‘must-see’ list.
• Check the ‘What’s on’ listings for family-friendly activities to do at the museum
• Our quarterly Family Guide has details of our free family exhibitions, events and activities. It can be requested through our register with us page. A large print version is also available.

Group visits

If you would like to visit the museum and have specific access requirements for your group, please contact Gina Couch (gina.couch@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk), Steve Cross (steve.cross@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk) or Mike Graham (mike.graham@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk) to discuss these.

Learning sessions

Learning sessions are free of charge and usually link to the national curriculum through our collections and displays. Many sessions are led by a member of our team, while some are self-led. Booking well in advance is advised.

World Museum has a fantastic science offer taking in the Aquarium, Planetarium and Bug House, all of which run specially-devised sessions for schools. Top themes include Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt, and there are also opportunities to study world cultures and natural history in our dedicated hands-on centres.

• See the Learning sessions page for details

 

 

Opening Times

Williamson Brown Street, Liverpool
L3 8EN ‎

0151 478 4393
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml

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Walker Art Gallery Liverpool

From Burne-Jones to Banksy, fantastic changing exhibitions and a dedicated children’s gallery… all for free

The Walker Art Gallery, in Liverpool has beautiful paintings, sculpture and decorative art from the 13th century to the present day.

The Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool has one of the most impressive collections of fine and decorative art in Europe and is renowned for the depth of its Renaissance and Pre-Raphaelite collections. It is home to outstanding works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Poussin and Gainsborough and Rossetti.

Baby changing and prams

There are baby changing facilities on the first floor.

Prams can be stored in the ground floor cloakroom.

Things to see and do

• The Big Art for Little Artists gallery on the ground floor is designed specially for children and is very popular.
• Check the  ‘What’s on’ listings  for family-friendly activities to do at the gallery.
• Our monthly Family enewsletter has details of our free family exhibitions, events and activities. Sign up through our register with us page.

In the gallery

• Assistance dogs are welcome.
• There are two wheelchairs available to borrow on request at the information desk.
• The building is accessed via a ramp to the right of the main entrance and there is a lift for access to the first floor.
• There are wheelchair accessible toilets on the ground floor.

Groups

Group leaders wanting to organise sessions for visitors with special needs should contact our education team on 0151 478 4788.

 

 

Opening Times

Williamson Brown Street, Liverpool
L3 8EL

0151 207 0001
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker

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St. George’s Hall Liverpool

One of the finest neo-classical buildings in the world

At the heart of Liverpool’s St George’s Quarter and directly opposite Lime Street Station, St George’s Hall is a breathtaking venue.

Throughout the year we have a hold a host of free and paid for public events and exhibitions. We even have an on site cafe, Tourist Information and Heritage Centre.

We have a selection of fabulous rooms for anyone getting married, having a party or holding a corporate event, plus bespoke catering packages available to suit all budgets. St George’s Hall is a popular location for filming and the Liverpool Film Office is on hand to help.

St George’s Hall hosts a variety of activities throughout the year with a diverse programme of events, exhibitions and festivals. Please see our What’s On guide.

Conferences

St George’s Hall is a unique and popular choice for any conference or corporate event, with a wide range of facilities that allow for flexibility and creativity.

Built in the 19th century, this Grade 1 listed building hosts a range of fantastic spaces, the largest being the Great Hall with its impressive chandeliers, stained glass windows and magnificient barrel vaulted ceiling.

Whilst the venue is taken care of, you can also rest assured our catering team will provide you with mouth watering menus and bespoke catering solutions for any event.

The Great Hall

The Great Hall features:

• 720m of floor space.
• Theatre style seating for 800.
• Banqueting space for up to 600.
• Lectures and drinks reception space up to 800.
• Wifi.
• Furniture and staging.
• 3 phase/16 amp power.
• Additional break out and green rooms.

The Concert Room

The breathtaking Concert Room, a magnificent circular room in cream and gold, with truly staggering artistry, can seat up to 500.

The room features a large Victorian stage originally designed to accomodate an orchestra with excellent acoustics. We also have a Steinway piano.

Smaller rooms and suites

A number of smaller rooms and suites are available to hire, either separately or as breakout/Green Rooms. Each room has great views and all are ideal for seminars and smaller meetings.

 

 

Opening times

Mon – Sun: 10am – 4pm 7 days a week

St John’s Lane, Liverpool
L1 1JJ

0151 233 3020
liverpoolcityhalls.co.uk/st-georges-hall