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Sometimes You Have to Be a Little Bit Naughty… Matilda The Musical at Liverpool Empire Based on Roald Dahl’s much-loved children’s novel, Matilda, Matilda The Musical has become one of the most celebrated family shows of the past 15 years. Created by the Royal Shakespeare Company, with a book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, the show has toured internationally and continues to introduce new audiences to Matilda’s world. Its visit to the Liverpool Empire of

SUNRISE, SUNSET, AND A STANDING OVATION – FIDDLER ON THE ROOF SHINES BRIGHT First performed on Broadway in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof...

The Lightning Thief The Percy Jackson Musical - Fun, Fast and Full of Energy (But Missing Its Final Zap) Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson...

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical – UK Tour Shines Bright at Liverpool Empire Tina: The Tina Turner Musical  first made waves in London’s...

High Heels and High Spirits – Kinky Boots The Musical Delivers It’s hard to believe this glitter-soaked, heart-pounding,...

Hamilton at the Liverpool Empire – A Groundbreaking Musical Masterpiece Since it first hit the stage, Hamilton  has become nothing short...

The Liverpool Everyman Theatre has long been known for its innovative and uproarious Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantos, and this year’s offering,...

Having first seen & Juliet  at its world premiere at the Manchester Opera House in 2019, I was struck by its unique, vibrant reimagining...

Play On!  brings a fresh, vibrant twist to Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night , transporting the classic tale of mistaken identities and love...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang  is one of those timeless stories that captures the imagination of both young and old. Based on Ian Fleming’s...

"I Should Be So Lucky" at the Liverpool Empire is a vibrant jukebox musical celebrating the pop hits of Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW), the...

Unfortunate The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch is a parody musical which is camp, crude and certainly not family friendly with an...

This year's Rock 'N' Roll Panto at Liverpool's Everyman is Cinderella which has been written by Liverpool writer Luke Barnes and directed...

Cuckoo is a dark comedy by BAFTA & Olivier Award winning playwright Michael Wynne, the play has been created in partnership with the...

Alice in Wonderland at the Liverpool Playhouse is only loosely based on the Lewis Carol classic novel so don't come expecting the story...

Heathers  at the Liverpool Empire is a dazzling adaptation of the iconic 1989 film, blending dark comedy, sharp satire, and infectious...

"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," now gracing the stage at the Liverpool Empire, is a tribute to the iconic singer-songwriter whose...

Jersey Boys  is a critically acclaimed jukebox musical that tells the true story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, one of the most...

Les Misérables is a legendary musical, captivating audiences worldwide since its debut in 1985. Returning to the Liverpool Empire after...

Beauty and the Beast  is one of Disney's most cherished tales, a story that has transcended generations since its first appearance as an...