 | |  | | |  | Bryan Adams  |  | | Fri 3 July 2009 | | A very special intimate acoustic performance from the Canadian rock legend with worldwide hits '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You', 'All For Love', 'Please Forgive Me', 'When You're Gone' & 'Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman' | |
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 | |  | | |  | Sing-A-Long-A High School Musical 3 |  | | Sun 5 July 2009 | | Dress up as a Wildcat, Troy or Gabriella for the latest instalment of the High School Musical series. This fun show bursts with singing and dancing and, as usual, the audience is the star! Free goody bags, fancy dress and a live host. | | also see - HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL - empire - 8-13 jun | also see - DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 - liverpool empire - 1 - 6 feb | also see - MILEY CYRUS - manchester evening news arena r - 27 & 28 dec |
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 | |  | | |  | One Night In Istanbul |  | | Thu 9 - Sat 18 July 2009 | | Nicky Allt, co-writer on the hit play 'Brick Up The Mersey', brings his new play to the Liverpool Empire Theatre, following four lads on that glorious night in Istanbul. This show is a must see for any red fans, not to be missed | |
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 | |  | | |  | Here Come The Boys |  | | Mon 20th July 2009 | | The American muscle-bound hunks are looking better than ever with some stunning new faces, exceptionally talented singers, dancers and an outstanding new show! The ultimate girls' night out! This show is recommended for those aged 16 plus | | also see - HERE COME THE BOYS - manchester opera house - 24 jun |
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 | |  | | |  | Dolly |  | | Tue 21 July 2009 | | A full cast of singers, dancers and superb musicians take you on a musical journey through Dolly Parton's early days to the arena concerts of today. A show like no other, performing hits such as 9 to 5, I Will Always Love You & Islands in the Stream | |
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 | |  | | |  | Scooby-Doo & The Pirate Ghost Live On Stage |  | | Thu 23 - Sun 26 July 2009 | | Join Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred as they encounter a new case to solve in their trade-mark style. Hold onto your seats as the adventure unfolds with perplexing clues, pirate ghosts and an abundance of Scooby snacks | |
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 | |  | | |  | Bugsy Malone |  | | Thu 6 - Sat 8 Aug 2009 | | Up to 120 young people were picked by LiveNation to take part in this exciting production of the classic comedy musical set in 1920’s New York, where war rages between two rival gangsters, terrorising the city with their splurge guns | |
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 | |  | | |  | Disney's Beauty & The Beast |  | | Tue 11 - Sat 22 Aug 2009 | | Disney’s multi-award winning musical, seen by over 25 million people, is one of the biggest musicals of all time and brings to life the enchantingly romantic, beloved “tale as old as time” with a burst of theatrical magic | |
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 | |  | | |  | Halfway To Paradise - The Billy Fury Story |  | | Sun 23 Aug 2009 | | Stars In Their Eyes contestant Colin Gold fronts Billy Fury's original band, The Tornados, in this hit-packed tribute to the man they called the British Elvis! | | also see - BILLY FURY STORY - manchester opera house - 30 oct | also see - JOE BROWN - liverpool philharmonic - 9 oct |
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 | |  | | |  | Quadrophenia |  | | Tue 25 - Sat 29 Aug 2009 | | Quadrophenia was released by The Who in 1973. The true genius of the work was recognised by Rolling Stone magazine and VH1 who both listed it amongst the 100 Greatest Albums of all Time. A glorious tribute to the 1960s Mod Scene | |
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 | |  | | |  | Jake & Elwood |  | | Sun 30 Aug 2009 | | The Best Blues Brothers Show in the World - Ever! The legendary Jake & Elwood Blues will be raising the roof with their highly acclaimed smash hit production. Don't forget your hat and shades - dress up and be ready to party! | |
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 | |  | | |  | Milkshake Live |  | | Tues 1st & Weds 2nd Sep 2009 | | Milkshake! Live in My First Concert is an action packed all singing, all dancing musical extravaganza. Fifi & Bumble, Peppa & George, Rupert Bear, Little Princess, Noddy & Tessie, Mr. Bump & Little Miss Daredevil all together on one stage | | also see - Hi-5 LIVE - liverpool empire - 26 oct | also see - NODDY IN TOYLAND - liverpool empire - 15 & 16 feb |
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 | |  | | |  | Abba Mania |  | | Fri 4 Sep 2009 | | Abba tribute act who have been touring the world since 1999. you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music there has ever been, then Abba Mania is for you. 2 hours of non-stop Abba! | | also see - ABBA - THE SHOW - liverpool echo arena - 13 dec |
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 | |  | | |  | The Motown Show |  | | Sat 5 Sep 2009 | | Not pretending to be, sound or look like any original artist. The Motown show is an authentic recreation of the way Motown music was presented back in it's heyday during the 60's and early 70's! | | also - DANCING IN THE STREETS - MOTOWN'S GREATEST HITS - empire - 8-13 feb |
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 | |  | | |  | Annie |  | | Mon 7th - Sat 12th Sep 2009 | | One of the best-loved family musicals comes to Liverpool. From its Broadway beginnings to the classic film musical, this rags to riches story features a cast of over 40 talented artists, fantastic visual choreography and a memorable score | | |
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 | |  | | |  | Kevin 'Bloody' Wilson |  | | Sun 13 September 2009 | | Kevin 'Bloody' Wilson is one of Australia's most popular comedians. Don’t miss this comedy feat armed with great new songs, and of course the old classics that has kept audiences laughing for over 20 years! | |
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 | |  | | |  | Sally Morgan |  | | Sun 27 September 2009 | | One of the UK's most respected psychics comes to the Empire Theatre for her first ever live tour. On her own ITV show 'Sally Morgan: Star Phychic', Sally gave readings for celebs like Kym Marsh and Danny Dyer | |
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 | |  | | |  | Lord Of The Dance |  | | Tue 29 September - Sun 4 October 2009 | | Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance is a magical adventure of precision dancing, state of the art lighting, pyrotechnics and a musical score that leaves no soul untouched. Based on Irish folklore, this is a classic mythical tale of good vs. evil | |
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 | |  | | |  | Twopence To Cross The Mersey |  | | Tue 6 - Sat 17 October 2009 | | This smash musical play Follow the true story of Helen Forrester's experiences in 1930's Liverpool as she struggles to overcome her family’s descent from great wealth to abject poverty. | |
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 | |  | | |  | Big Time American Wrestling |  | | Sun 18 October 2009, 3pm | | Big Time American Wrestling comes to the Liverpool Empire Theatre. Experience some of the best wrestlers in the world fighting it out with holds, throws, grabs and a whole lot more. This is going to be a wild party and one not to be missed! | | also see - AMERICAN SUPERSTAR WRESTLING - manchester opera house - 12 jun |
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 | |  | | |  | La Traviata |  | | Welsh National Opera | | Wed 21st & Fri 23rd October 2009 | | The WNO perform Verdi’s deeply moving opera. Starring Greek soprano Myrto Papatanasiu and popular young British tenor Alfie Boe. Sung in Italian with English surtitles above the stage | | also see - WELSH NATIONAL OPERA - MADAM BUTTERFLY - empire - 22-24 oct |
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 | |  | | |  | Paul Potts |  | | Sun 25 October 2009 | | Britain's Got Talent winner, opera singer Paul Potts sang hauntingly beautiful lyrics and melodies that lifted his heart and spirit, helping him overcome a lack of self-confidence that had dogged him throughout his life. | |
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 | |  | | |  | Hi-5: Surprise Party |  | | Mon 26 October 2009 (2 shows) | | As seen on Cartoonito and CITV's The Fluffy Club, Hi-5, the entertaining, educational, award-winning pre-school children’s programme, perform their new live stage show, featuring some of Hi-5’s most popular songs plus lots of dancing and activities | | also see - HI-5 - manchester palace theatre - 23 nov | also see - MILKSHAKE LIVE - liverpool empire - 1 & 2 sep | also see - NODDY IN TOYLAND - liverpool empire - 15 & 16 feb |
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 | |  | | |  | Giselle |  | | English National Ballet | | Wed 28 October - Sun 1 November 2009 | | The English National Ballet perform this 1841 masterpiece, an ultimate romantic ballet, a tale of innocence, betrayal and the redemptive power of true love. Adolphe Adam’s music is also played by English National Ballet’s Symphony Orchestra | |
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 | |  | | |  | How Now Brown Cow |  | | Mon 2 - Sat 7 November 2009 | | Written by and starring Brendan O'Carroll, How Now Brown Cow is the brand new show in the massively popular Mrs Brown series. Warning: show contains strong lanuguage | |
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 | |  | | |  | Roy Chubby Brown |  | | Sun 8 November 2009 | | The man with the helmet is still shocking audiences in those few venues that will have him back! Coarse and sick humour - strictly adults only. If easily offended - please stay away | | also see - ROY CHUBBY BROWN - manchester apollo - 17 dec |
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 | |  | | |  | The Rocky Horror Show |  | | Mon 9th - Sat 14th November 2009 | | Starring Suzanne Shaw as Janet and Olivier Award-winner David Bedella as Frank'n'Furter, Richard O'Brien's smash musical is packed with timeless classics, including 'Sweet Transvestite', 'Damn It Janet', and of course, the pelvic-thrusting 'Time Warp' | | also see - ROCKY HORROR SHOW - manchester palace theatre - 7-12 dec |
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 | |  | | |  | Grumpy Old Women 2 |  | | Sun 15 November 2009 | | Chin Up Britain, The Grumpies Fight Back - Yes they're back and they're grumpier than ever. A brand spanking new 90 minutes of advanced grumping from Jenny 'the spleen burster' Eclair, Wendi 'mad dog' Peters and Suzie 'the huffer' Blake | | |
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 | |  | | |  | That's Amore |  | | Mon 16 November 2009 | | A production based on Dean Martin’s hugely successful TV shows of the 1960s sees Mark Adams perfectly capture the style the looks, the charm, the voice and the magnetic appeal of the legendary crooner with help from glamorous dancers | | see - THAT'S AMORE - manchester - 17 sep |
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 | |  | | |  | One Night Of Queen |  | | Tue 17 November 2009 | | Stars in their Eyes Grand Final winner Gary Mullen is perhaps the closest we'll ever come to seeing the mercurial Freddie Mercury on stage in Liverpool. His performance and voice is so astonishing and accurate you'd swear he was Freddie! | | |
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 | |  | | |  | Will Young  |  | | Fri 20 November 2009 | | The original Pop Idol winner in 2002, who's powerful and accomplished voice that blends soul, blues and pop, has given him hits on hits 'Evergreen', 'Leave Right Now', 'Light My Fire', 'Don't Let Me Down' & 'All Time Love' | | also see - WILL YOUNG - manchester apollo - 15 nov |
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 | |  | | |  | Kids Versus Cancer 3 |  | | Sat 21st November 2009 | | Youth performing arts groups and dance schools from Liverpool, The Wirral and North Wales join forces to raise money for The Teenage Cancer Trust & Claire House Hospice. | |
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 | |  | | |  | Scrooge The Musical |  | | Mon 23rd - Sat 28th November 2009 | | Tommy Steele stars in Bill Kenwright's spectacular family musical based on Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'. With stunning sets and costumes, specially created illusions by the effects team behind Harry Potter, and a fantastic musical score | | also see - SCROOGE THE MUSICAL - manchester palace theatre - 9-14 nov |
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 | |  | | |  | John Bishop |  | | Sun 29 November 2009 | | The hilarious Manchester-based Liverpudlian comes home. City Life Comedian Of The Year 2001 and, alongside Wayne Rooney, probably the best loved scouser in Manchester | |
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 | |  | | |  | Never Forget |  | | Tue 1 - Sat 5 December 2009 | | Direct from its acclaimed West End run, Never Forget is a spectacular story of ambition and betrayal bursting with life, laughs and great songs. The show is packed with poptastic Take That anthems | | also see - TAKE THAT - old trafford cricket ground - 23 - 28 jun |
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 | |  | | |  | Illegal Eagles |  | | Sun 6th December 2009 | | the leading tribute act to the Eagles pitch-perfectly reproduce not only the classic hits like 'Hotel California', 'Take It To The Limit', 'New Kid In Town', 'One Of These Nights' and 'Lyin Eyes', but also the bands new material | | also see - EAGLES - manchester evening news arena - 11 & 12 jul |
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 | |  | | |  | Peter Pan |  | | Fri 11 December 2009 - Sun 3 January 2010 | | The star-studded Christmas production of Peter Pan, the show about the little boy who wouldn’t grow up. Experience an adventure of a lifetime in Neverland; a fantasy island filled with swashbuckling pirates, fairies and fantastic creatures | |
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 | |  | | |  | Disney's High School Musical 2 |  | | Mon 1st - Sat 6th February 2009 | | School’s out and the Wildcats are back in this highly anticipated sequel for an all new adventure. Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan and the East High gang as they dive into the enchanted world of Lava Springs Country Club | | also see - DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 - manchester - 23 - 28 nov | also see - SING-A-LONG-A HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 - liverpool empire - 5 jul | also see - MILEY CYRUS - manchester evening news arena r - 27 & 28 dec |
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 | |  | | |  | Dancing In The Streets |  | | Mon 8th - Sat 13th February 2009 | | Experience the energy, the excitement, the emotion and the electricity of Motown's Greatest Hits with Ivor Novello Award winning Keith Strachan’s new production of the hit show, a spectacular celebration of music from the Motor City - Detroit | | also see - DANCING IN THE STREETS - manchester palace theatre - 1 - 3 oct | also - THE MOTOWN SHOW - liverpool empire - 5 sep |
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 | |  | | |  | Noddy In Toyland |  | | Mon 15 & Tues 16 February 2010 | | Noddy and his friends have been entertaining children for generations and it's easy to see why... See Noddy and his Toy Town friends playing, laughing and learning about the world around them in this brand new, anniversary, live tour | | also see - NODDY IN TOYLAND - manchester opera house - 27 jul | also see - MILKSHAKE LIVE - liverpool empire - 1 & 2 sep | also see - HI-5 - liverpool empire - 23 nov |
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 | |  | | |  | Circus Of Horrors |  | | Weds 17 February 2010 | | The rocking and shocking brand new show from Circus Of Horrors, ‘The Day of the Dead Mexicano’ is set in Mexico during the early 1900’s, and features some of the worlds greatest, grotesque, most daring and bizarre Circus acts. | | also see - CIRCUS OF HORRORS - manchester palace theatre - 18 feb |
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 | |  | | |  | Lee Mack |  | | Thu 18 March 2010 | | The critically acclaimed BAFTA-winning Southport comedian, best known as the star of BBC1's 'Not Going Out' and 'Would I Lie To You!', brings his trademark brand of high energy banter, well crafted gags and sharp one-liners to Liverpool | | also see - LEE MACK - manchester lowry - 7 mar |
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 | |  | | |  | All Star Superstar Wrestling |  | | Fri 19 March 2009 | | Liverpool's Robbie Brookside has relinquished the All Star Superslam British Heavyweight title due to injury. Wrestlers competing to replace him include Gladiators Goliath and Oblivion, Dave Taylor, ‘Man Mountain’ Kong and Big Vito. | | also see - BIG TIME AMERICAN WRESTLING - liverpool empire - 8 nov | also see - AMERICAN SUPERSTAR WRESTLING - manchester opera house - 12 jun |
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 | |  | | |  | Dave Gorman |  | | Sat 20 March 2010 | | Dave Gorman's unique new show, 'Sit Down, Pedal, Pedal, Stop & Stand Up' will see the intrepid comedian covering the entire British mainland as he travels from venue to venue by push bike! He’ll be standing up during the gig, if he still can! | | also see - DAVE GORMAN - manchester lowry - 13 sep |
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 | |  | | |  | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang |  | | Tue 29 June - Sat 17 July 2010 | | Follow the enthralling adventures of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the magical car, as it sails the seas and flies through the air bringing back a host of memories, in this amazing non-stop adventure for all ages | |
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