Just on the corner of Lime Street and London Road, The Liverpool Empire Theatre is the largest two-tier theatre in the country with a capacity of 2350. Here you will find touring productions of opera, ballet, concerts, comedy and West End shows offering a packed schedule of events.
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
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Joyous, sassy with a thrilling soundtrack, be transported to 1940s New York for Talawa Theatre’s eagerly anticipated and stylish retelling of Twelfth Night.
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Those looking for something a little different over the festive season should head to Liverpool Playhouse for the new West End and 50th-anniversary production of The Rocky Horror Show.
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Tracy-Ann Oberman will reprise her role of Shylock in the acclaimed production of The Merchant of Venice 1936 when it tours to Liverpool Playhouse early next year.
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Create your own autumn wreath, using seasonal foliage, under the expert guidance of Gemma Longworth.
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Paddy Gould and Roxy Topia collaborated with children from the Bluecoat’s after school art club to explore ideas of the future of work and technology.
free entry
FACT presents two brand new, solo exhibitions from artists R.I.P. Germain and Sara Sadik exploring identity construction and isolation.
free entry
Willy Russell’s one-woman show comes home to Liverpool Everyman, bringing the perfect ending to the theatre’s 60th birthday year.
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A visit to Liverpool starting and ending at Lime Street Station
A stunning Hall at the heart of the city
The Royal Court Theatre stages mostly home-grown comedies, somewhat mannered and self-conscious reflections of an inward-looking city.
Fairly non-descript shopping centre in central Liverpool.
Plain and simple shopping
The final building in the World Heritage Site of William Brown Street to be revamped, the wonderfully restored Central Library takes pride of place in Liverpool’s architecturally stunning Cultural Quarter alongside St George’s Hall, Walker Art Gallery and World Museum.
A little sanctuary in the middle of the city
There is something for everyone at this museum, making it hugely popular with families.
The Walker Art Gallery is a small but perfectly formed traditional gallery. It houses an impressive collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative art from 13th century to present day.
O2 Academy Liverpool (formerly the L2 and Carling Academy Liverpool) boasts two performance areas that host live music and clubnights.
The Liverpool Playhouse theatre retains much of its 1911 structure, and has a varied programme of events from a rock’n’roll panto, to live poetry and comedy.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
From synth pop and jazz punk to meditative piano and Indian classical, read about the autumn shows that have piqued our interest.
Punchy verbatim shows, comedy festivals and rave-fuelled Shakespeare feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
School may have started, but the arts and cultural fun hasn't stopped! From spooky theatre to arty parties, families are spoilt for choice.
Develop a new skill with this month's workshop and learning based tours and activities guide.
This year's Manchester Literature Festival tickets are being snapped up, and festival fever is also taking hold in the suburbs as well as further afield.
From intricate textiles to a medieval poem-inspired arts festival, there is lots of new art to see before the autumn rains start for good.
Look out for Widescreen Weekend, a celebration of Women of the West and a Leeds Cinema Crawl as we head into leafy Autumn.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
