Liverpool Empire Theatre in general

I went to the Liverpool Empire on Saturday to watch Cinderella on Ice. It was absolutely fantastic. From start to finish the performance consisted of amazing stunts incorporated into the story of Cinderella. The cast were from all over Europe, most being championship winners from their relevant countries. It was unbelieveable how they could fill a small area with ice and the show not be comparised in any way. The outfits worn by the performers were outstanding. We were sat very near to the front and it was cold, especially at the start of the show and then after the interval - it was freezing. This performance of Cinderella on ...  Read the complete review

The Empire is the largest theatre in Liverpool and the suronding area. This is the theatre to take Granny to see a West End musical, not the trendy, mid-day places where you can see usually good amature productions. I have always been pleased with the Empire, but I only give it a visit once or twice a year (maybe more if they have a good new West-Ender on). It's expensive (tickets, refreshments and merchendise), but steeped in history. Visited by the royals, this Victorian theatre with it's scarily-steep upper gallery is a good treat. Abba Gold is an example of the West End imports the Empire gets, and which are popular with the small amount of ...  Read the complete review

I have great memories of the Empire - I've been to see pantomimes there every year since I was a child up until recently; my grandmother and my aunts would take me to see ballets when they were visiting; I've been to see both my aunts dancing there themselves, always dreaming of getting the chance to take the stage myself; and my last visit, to see "Joseph" at the christmas eve matinee a couple of years ago. I even got to visit backstage one year, when a relative was working with the visiting ballet company - what a difference back there in the cramped, tiny area, full of dancers smoking on the steps before they come out onto stage! The ...  Read the complete review