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Best Shows This Winter

in Liverpool

Chicago at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Chicago

Start the car, I know a whoopie spot - Chicago is back! Join Roxie and her merry murderesses as they battle for fame and freedom in this satirical look at the world of celebrity and justice. Set in the roaring twenties, Chicago has everything you want from a musical, sex, murder, and good old razzle-dazzle that has you intoxicated from start to finish.

Aladdin at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Aladdin

In an exotic, faraway land, one young pauper's life is about to change with the luck of an ancient lamp - and you're invited to join this magic carpet ride as it embarks on its first UK tour! Based on the hit Disney classic movie Aladdin, this Tony Award-winning musical features all your favourite songs from the film including 'A Whole New World, 'Friend Like me' and 'One Jump!'

Dec 11 - Jan 5, 2025

Liverpool Empire Theatre

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Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical

The songs, humour and heart of Saint Dolly Parton herself form the basis of this exciting new musical, kicking its boots across the UK on this exciting new tour following a try out at Manchester's Lowry Theatre. Created by double Emmy winner Bruce Vilanch with director Gabriel Barre and Tricia Paoluccio, and with a re-tooled book by Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie writer Jonathan Harvey, Here You Come Again is a true love letter to Dolly that features a raft of her biggest and best hits (including '9-5','I Will Always Love You' and 'Jolene' among many more) to tell a touching and hilarious tale of one fan and how his enduring love for Dolly gets him through - something all of us can relate to!

Bat Out Of Hell at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Bat Out Of Hell

It's time to start revving your engines as Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell heads out on a brand new UK tour! This mega-musical extravaganza is based on Meat Loaf's iconic album of the same name and features over 20 of the supergroup's hits, including, "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" and "Heaven Can Wait". Bat Out Of Hell made its West End debut in 2018, where it took London audiences by storm, now it's your turn to have a slice of the action!

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at Liverpool Empire Theatre

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

After thrilling London audiences back in 2020, Sally Cookson's innovative staging of C.S Lewis' seminal novel heads out on a new UK tour! A captivating production that uses ingenious stagecraft in the place of flashy effects to tell the story of four evacuee siblings who discover an enchanted realm at the back of a dusty old wardrobe and the epic adventure that awaits...

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

In 1995 Matthew Bourne and his New Adventures troupe took the Ballet world by storm when they debuted their all-male version of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. Since then the production has become one of the world's most iconic pieces of dance and is now the proud owner of an Olivier and three Tony awards. Catch this unmissable production when its celebrates its 30th anniversary on tour in 2025!

Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake

Witness one of the most magnificent ballets of all time presented by Bulgaria's prestigious Varna International Ballet who return to the UK by popular demand in 2025! Set to Tchaikovsky's lush score, Swan Lake's story of supernatural romance never fails to delight, with unforgettable choreography, glittering costumes and breathtaking drama.

Katherine Ryan at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Katherine Ryan

Since moving to the UK in 2008, Katherine Ryan has risen to become one of the country's most recognisable comedians. Cutting her teeth on all the usual panel shows, including Mock The Week, Taskmaster et al, she has proven her live chops in two hit specials, In Trouble and The Glitter Room, created and starred in her own Netflix show, The Duchess. Now heading out her fourth tour, Battleaxe catch this razor-sharp modern comedy icon when she brings the laughs to you!

Greg Davies at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Greg Davies

From the hilarious head of sixth form in The Inbetweeners to the sardonic host of Taskmaster, Greg Davies has had us in stitches with his delightfully deadpan delivery, managing to elicit laughs with just a crook of an eyebrow. Catch the gigantic (literally, he's 6ft 8) comedian as he sets out on his biggest tour yet in 2025 - Full Fat Legend.

Jan 29, 2025 - Feb 1, 2025

Liverpool Empire Theatre

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Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman

From the people that brought you Sing-a-long Sound of Music and Grease, The Greatest Showman to get the Sing-a-long-a treatment! With lyrics on screen and a live host to teach you extra special dance moves, it's your turn to be the star of the show. Oh, and don't forget your amazing Greatest Showman themed costume!