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Legendary smash-hit musical returns to Liverpool Empire Theatre
The musical kicks off tonight and runs until Saturday, May 9 15:29, 04 May 2026Updated 15:31, 04 May…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/938218/ Legendary smash-hit musical returns to Liverpool Empire Theatre #Britain #EmpireTheatre #England #GreatBritain #Liverpool #LiverpoolCityCentre #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Liverpool Empire theatre show stopped as ‘curse’ goes on
The show, currently being staged at the Liverpool theatre, has reportedly had repeat technical issues throughout its UK…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/902256/ Liverpool Empire theatre show stopped as ‘curse’ goes on #AmberDavies #Britain #EmpireTheatre #England #GreatBritain #Liverpool #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Former accountant jailed for $850k fraud involving Toowoomba’s Empire Theatre
A former accountant who defrauded nearly $850,000 from a theatre in regional Queensland will serve at least two…
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Former accountant jailed for $850k fraud involving Toowoomba’s Empire Theatre
A former accountant who defrauded nearly $850,000 from a theatre in regional Queensland will serve at least two…
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Award-winning show heading to Liverpool Empire as dates announced
Tickets for the show go on sale this Thursday Empire Theatre (Image: Liverpool Echo/Andrew Teebay) A multi-award winning…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/832893/ Award-winning show heading to Liverpool Empire as dates announced #Britain #EmpireTheatre #England #Events #GreatBritain #Liverpool #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Liverpool Empire cancels tonight’s show as statement issued
Tonight’s performance has been cancelled The Empire Theatre shared a statement cancelling tonight’s show(Image: Liverpool Echo/Andrew Teebay) The…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/806575/ Liverpool Empire cancels tonight’s show as statement issued #Britain #EmpireTheatre #England #GreatBritain #Liverpool #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Samantha Womack says ‘if any city will get it, Liverpool will’ as she shares special message
In an exclusive interview with the ECHO, the actress shared why she feels connected to Liverpool 18:32, 28…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/795677/ Samantha Womack says ‘if any city will get it, Liverpool will’ as she shares special message #Britain #EmpireTheatre #England #GreatBritain #Liverpool #Premium #SamanthaWomack #UK #UnitedKingdom
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I met The Sopranos after Liverpool show – what star said to me meant a lot
Ryan Paton was in attendance for a special evening at the Liverpool Empire as Michael Imperioli and Steve…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/777850/ I met The Sopranos after Liverpool show – what star said to me meant a lot #Britain #EmpireTheatre #England #GreatBritain #Liverpool #UK #UnitedKingdom
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The Sopranos star spotted in Liverpool restaurant
Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa are in Merseyside ahead of Talking Sopranos Paul Birchal with Michael Imperioli at…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/774975/ The Sopranos star spotted in Liverpool restaurant #Britain #EmpireTheatre #England #FoodAndDrink #GreatBritain #Liverpool #TV #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Strictly’s Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley share how Steven Gerrard is teaching their daughter Scouse
Kevin Clifton spoke to the ECHO about his life in Liverpool and his upcoming musical at the Liverpool…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/769998/ Strictly’s Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley share how Steven Gerrard is teaching their daughter Scouse #Britain #EmpireTheatre #England #GreatBritain #Liverpool #StevenGerrard #StrictlyComeDancing #UK #UnitedKingdom
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I watched Horrible Histories at the Liverpool Empire and can’t get this song out of my head
Most of the audience weren’t born when the show first aired – but it seems its as popular…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/764376/ I watched Horrible Histories at the Liverpool Empire and can’t get this song out of my head #Britain #EmpireTheatre #England #GreatBritain #Liverpool #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Olivier Award-winning smash hit at the Liverpool Empire Theatre next month
The award-winning show arrives in Liverpool in March Empire Theatre, Liverpool(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo) An Olivier Award-winning show…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/739502/ Olivier Award-winning smash hit at the Liverpool Empire Theatre next month #Britain #EmpireTheatre #England #GreatBritain #Liverpool #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Award-winning five-star show returning to Liverpool Empire Theatre
The show has been a sell-out in its previous stints in the city Empire Theatre, Liverpool(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/737394/ Award-winning five-star show returning to Liverpool Empire Theatre #Britain #EmpireTheatre #England #GreatBritain #LGBTQIA+ #Liverpool #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Laurel and Hardy Swansea centenary tour to celebrate city’s link with comedy legends
The centenary celebration, which includes screenings, talks and live performances, is being launched by the Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society to mark a century since Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy first appeared together on screen. Organisers say Swansea will feature prominently in the tour’s historical material, thanks to the city’s role in the pair’s post‑war British tours.
Laurel and Hardy performed in Swansea on 22 September 1952, taking to the stage at the Empire Theatre on Oxford Street. The venue, once described as a “mecca” for live variety, regularly attracted the biggest names in entertainment. During their stay, the duo were based at the Mackworth Hotel on High Street, where they were often seen waving to fans from their balcony.
They were due to return to Swansea in May 1954, but the booking was cancelled after Oliver Hardy fell ill. It would have been one of their final UK appearances.
A black‑and‑white photograph of the former Empire Theatre on Oxford Street, once Swansea’s leading venue for variety and live entertainment.The Empire Theatre itself was a landmark of early 20th‑century Swansea. Built in 1900 by Moss Empires, it seated around 2,500 people across stalls, pit, dress circle and gallery. It stood next to the Carlton Cinema, now Waterstones, and hosted comedians, dancers, bands and circus acts until its closure in 1957. The building was demolished in 1960 and later replaced by a discount store.
The centenary tour will also highlight the renewed interest in the pair following the 2019 film Stan & Ollie, starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly, which charted their final UK tour and introduced a new generation to their story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqWb8GGkpuQ
Neil Brand, composer and silent film historian, said the duo’s appeal has endured because of the warmth and humanity at the heart of their comedy.
“Laurel and Hardy are still loved because they were the most human of clowns,” he said. “They were vulnerable, they were funny, and they were always on the side of the audience. That’s why people still respond to them today.”
Brand will bring his new centenary show, An Evening with Laurel & Hardy, to Swansea Grand Theatre’s Arts Wing on Saturday 14 March 2026 at 7.30pm.
Neil Brand said the Swansea date would be a highlight of the tour.
“I’m really looking forward to bringing the centenary show to Swansea. The Grand Theatre audience is always warm and knowledgeable, and this new production gives me the chance to share restored silent films, rare clips and the stories behind them. It’s a celebration of everything that made Stan and Ollie timeless, and I can’t wait to share it with Swansea in March.”
A spokesperson for the Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society said the Swansea connection remained an important part of the duo’s legacy.
A black‑and‑white film still of Laurel and Hardy from one of their classic comedy features.“Swansea was one of the cities where Stan and Ollie were welcomed with real warmth. The Empire Theatre was a major stop on their British tours and the stories of them greeting fans from the Mackworth Hotel balcony have become part of local folklore,” they said.
The tour will include memorabilia, rare footage and talks from historians who have traced the pair’s movements across Britain. Swansea’s appearance in the programme is expected to draw interest from local film and theatre fans, as well as those who remember the Empire Theatre before its demolition.
The Empire’s history continues to fascinate researchers and nostalgia groups. Though long gone, it remains one of the city’s most fondly remembered entertainment venues, often confused with the still‑standing Swansea Grand Theatre but distinct in both design and purpose.
The centenary tour is expected to run throughout the year
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Ellen Kent: ‘If people aren’t crying, I haven’t done this properly’
The director and producer will bring three productions to Liverpool’s Empire Theatre in February 19:34, 28 Jan 2026…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/727293/ Ellen Kent: ‘If people aren’t crying, I haven’t done this properly’ #Britain #EmpireTheatre #England #GreatBritain #Liverpool #Premium #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Huge award-winning show coming to Liverpool
It has been a sell-out before 21:21, 26 Jan 2026Updated 22:10, 26 Jan 2026 A new tale is…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/722982/ Huge award-winning show coming to Liverpool #Britain #EmpireTheatre #England #GreatBritain #Liverpool #LiverpoolCityCentre #ThingsToDoLiverpool #UK #UnitedKingdom
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‘Stronger’ Amber Davies speaks out after Strictly backlash ahead of Liverpool show
The Strictly star looked back on her time on the show as she prepares to star as Elle…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/710092/ ‘Stronger’ Amber Davies speaks out after Strictly backlash ahead of Liverpool show #AmberDavies #Britain #EmpireTheatre #England #GreatBritain #Liverpool #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Huge West End smash-hit coming to Liverpool Empire
A globally celebrated production is coming to Liverpool A new tale is taking over the Empire Theatre(Image: Liverpool…
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🎭 Annie The Musical is currently running in the Liverpool Empire Theatre this week.
👉 The Article: https://www.TheLiverpudlian.com/post/annie-the-musical-s-week-long-run-in-the-liverpool-empire-theatre-this-week-fun-for-all-the-family
📷 Credit: Annie The Musical.
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🎭 Annie The Musical is currently running in the Liverpool Empire Theatre this week.
👉 The Article: https://www.TheLiverpudlian.com/post/annie-the-musical-s-week-long-run-in-the-liverpool-empire-theatre-this-week-fun-for-all-the-family
📷 Credit: Annie The Musical.
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