Theatre

Theatre

Liverpool has a rich history for producing some of the best actors, actresses, playwrights and poets that the UK has ever seen. Creative luminaries such as Rex Harrison, Rita Tushingham, Jimmy McGovern and Roger McGough all plied their trade in the city before going on to entertain the rest of the world. And it’s no surprise Liverpool has donated so much to performance with the wide variety of venues on offer. 

The first and most obvious stop is the Empire Theatre (Lime Street), the largest two-tier theatre in the UK. This  grade listed building hosts all the major touring productions, musicals and concerts with a capacity of 2,250.

The Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse is literally separated in two – with one venue in Williamson Square , and the other on Hope Street. Together, it is the UK’s oldest rep theatre which hosted the world premiere of Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers.

If you’re after something a little more experimental try the Unity Theatre  (Hope Place), hot property at the moment after being named Merseyside’s best performing venue, or The Neptune (Hanover Street).

To follow in the footsteps of the greats (such as Gielgud, Fonetyn and Burton) take in the Royal Court Theatre (Roe Street), an art deco venue which hosts both plays and pop and rock acts.