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About
The Empire Theatre is considered the second largest theatre in the country and one of the widest in Europe, playing host to big-name touring productions, musicals and concerts.
Named as The Prince of Wales Theatre and Opera House, it was opened on Lime Street in October 1866. Since then, the theatre has been through many changes like in name, ownerships and architectural. The most recent was in 1998, when it increases the stage size and the auditorium was also modernised and increase to seat 2381 people.
Throughout the years the Empire has gone from strength to strength; showcasing the best in local, national and international talent.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
The Liverpool Empire Theatre is located on Lime Street and is easily accessible by road. For SATNAV use L1 1JE.
Car-parking:
The theatre does not have its own parking facilities but Liverpool boasts many city centre car parks with reasonable rates and many are within 5 minutes walk of the theatre. The closest car parks are located at Mount Pleasant, Lord Nelson Street, Queen Square and at St John’s Shopping Centre on Lime Street. St. John’s Car Park offers discounted parking of £2.50 for patrons visiting local theatres after 6.00pm and leaving before midnight. Queen Square car park offers discounted parking of £2.00 for Liverpool Empire Theatre customers on production of a ticket stub. The rate would allow customers to park from 5.00pm to 9.00am the next day.
Public Transport Directions
By Train:
The Liverpool Empire Theatre is next door to Lime Street Station. Local (Wirral Line) and National rail services stop at this station. Please use the Lord Nelson Street exit for the theatre.
By Bus:
Key services stop on Lime Street including the 101, C2, C3 , C5, 10, 10A and 10B
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent586
- Very Good332
- Average131
- Poor47
- Terrible45
Recent Reviews:
- hf485Trip type:CouplesPanto
Monday, 17th December 201819 of us went to see Jack and the bean stalk. Age range from 5 to 83 years of age. Wow what a show. The venue is excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful. Read full review - Cagsy312Liverpool, United KingdomTrip type:FamilyJack and the Bean StalkMonday, 17th December 2018Absolutely brilliant afternoon in the Empire. The first Panto i’ve been to in a few years and it was well worth it. Haven’t belly laughed so much in a long time. The cast was the best, some of the... Read full review
- Deborah JChester, United KingdomTrip type:Friends getawayPanto Xmas 2017Tuesday, 18th December 2018I haven't been to a panto in many years. Today I went to see Jack and the brainstorm. It was stupendous it was a laugh from beginning to end. Simple Simon , Jack and his mum had amazing slapstick... Read full review
Awards
- Regional Awards
Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards Winner 2017 2017
Opening Times
| 2018 (1 January 2018 - 31 December 2018) |
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* Check the website for What's On at the Liverpool Empire
