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A Theatrical Extravaganza: 2025's Must-See Productions at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Liverpool Empire Theatre is set to host an array of stunning performances in 2025, catering to diverse artistic tastes. From Matthew Bourne's revolutionary all-male Swan Lake to the comedic nostalgia of NOW That's What I Call a Musical, the venue promises unforgettable experiences. Other highlights include the poignant War Horse and the dynamic Hamilton. The theatre will also stage classics like Blood Brothers and Calamity Jane, alongside the eagerly awaited Kinky Boots and Only Fools and Horses - The Musical. Each show offers something distinct, ensuring a captivating theatre season ahead.

Feb 24, 2025
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1. 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!
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Feb 25 - Mar 1, 2025
Liverpool Empire Theatre

Liverpool · Liverpool Empire

2. NOW That's What I Call a Musical
Plenty of us fondly remember rushing down to the shops to pick up each new release of "NOW, That's What I Call Music!", the thrice-yearly compilation of Top-10 hits that has become a mainstay in British culture since the 80s. Now, from comedian Pippa Evans and director and choreographer Craig Revel Horwood (Strictly Come Dancing) comes a brand new musical inspired by the classic compilations! Premiering in Autumn 2024, NOW That's What I Call A Musical tells a story which many of us lived, through the classic songs from "NOW..." compilations through the ages!
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4 - 8 Mar, 2025
Liverpool Empire Theatre

Liverpool · Liverpool Empire

3. Blood Brothers
Surpassing over 10,000 performances on London's West End (that's an incredible 24 years of shows), Willy Russell's Blood Brothers is safely one of the UK's favourite musicals. Now, courtesy of Bill Kenwright Limited, the legendary hit takes to the road this year on tour, bringing the emotional tale of two brothers torn asunder by fate to you. Including modern classics such as 'Tell Me It's Not True', 'Marylin Monroe' and 'Bright New Day' among many more, discover once more (or for the first time) the heartwrenching yet uplifting journey that is this special show.
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11 - 22 Mar, 2025
Liverpool Empire Theatre

Liverpool · Liverpool Empire

4. Boys From The Blackstuff
Playwright James Graham (Dear England) and director Kate Wasserberg present an incredibly powerful adaptation of Alan Bleasdale's seminal 80's TV series Boys From The Blackstuff, now embarking on a thrilling UK tour following a transfer to the Garrick Theatre after a run at the National Theatre. A gritty, funny, and arresting story, it focuses on the lives of a group of unemployed men in Liverpool in the 80s.
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25 - 29 Mar, 2025
Liverpool Empire Theatre

Liverpool · Liverpool Empire

5. War Horse
The stunning international smash hit and audience favourite War Horse gallops back onto stages across the country. Based on Michael Morpurgo's heartbreaking novel and featuring the incredible talents of South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company, War Horse has conquered the globe with its breathtaking fusion of drama and innovative awe-inspiring puppetry.
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8 - 19 Apr, 2025
Liverpool Empire Theatre

Liverpool · Liverpool Empire

6. Calamity Jane
Whip-Crack Away! Carrie Hope Fletcher is steppin' into Calamity Jane's cowgirl boots for this brand-new tour of the classic musical! A free-wheelin' musical set in the Wild West, the show follows the romance between frontierswoman Calamity and folk hero Wild Bill Hickock, as they work together to restore order to Deadwood City. Soundtracked by toe-tappin' musical numbers like 'It's Harry I'm Planning to Marry' and 'Secret Love', this is one hoedown you don't want to miss!
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22 - 26 Apr, 2025
Liverpool Empire Theatre

Liverpool · Liverpool Empire

7. Hamilton
It's the musical experience that bowled over Broadway, an all-out smash-hit epic that traverses the life of one Alexander Hamilton, one of America's Founding Fathers who took on the might of the British and won. Don't miss this musical behemoth as it comes to Manchester in November 2023! Created by Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner wunderkind Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights) this razor-sharp musical mixes classic theatre, spoken word, fresh hip-hop and whip-smart writing to build a picture of the incredible visionary and the tumultuous times in which he lived. In recognition of its landmark status, it was awarded the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and scooped 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and many, many more. SO, WHO IS HAMILTON? Credited with being one of America's Founding Fathers and promoters of the U.S. Constitution, the extraordinary life of Alexander Hamilton saw the man rise from humble beginnings as an orphan in the West Indies to one of the most powerful men in George Washington's cabinet. But on the way, he had to contend with many obstacles, a career fraught with drama and intrigue, sex scandals, warring loyalists, and much more until finally meeting his end in a duel with one of his closest allies... DID YOU KNOW? Among his many achievements, Hamilton founded the New York Post, which would become the oldest newspaper in America to have been published continuously as a daily.
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May 6 - Jun 7, 2025
Liverpool Empire Theatre

Liverpool · Liverpool Empire

8. Only Fools and Horses - The Musical
After quite a few years since we bid farewell to Del Boy, Rodney and the gang from Peckham, the disaster-prone, fortune hunters are back, but this time in a hilarious musical! Based on the hit TV show enjoy your favourite characters like never before in this unique and hilarious event.
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9 - 21 Jun, 2025
Liverpool Empire Theatre

Liverpool · Liverpool Empire

9. Kinky Boots
Making dancing, twirling and somersaulting in heels look easy since it sashayed into London's Adelphi Theatre in 2013, Cindy Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's musical has taken the world by storm with its message of acceptance, a cracking pop-filled score and a dizzying amount of fabulousness. Garnering six Tony and three Olivier awards, let your hair down and step on down for this new tour starring Strictly Come Dancing sensation Johannes Radebe and Grease's Dan Partridge.
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8 - 12 Jul, 2025
Liverpool Empire Theatre

Liverpool · Liverpool Empire

10. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
It's back! After sell-out runs in London's West End, Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat is being donned once more for a fantastic jaunt around the country. Having now surpassed its 50th birthday musical theatre fans will be delighted that Joseph and his extravagant threads are back on stage where they belong once more.
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15 - 20 Jul, 2025
Liverpool Empire Theatre

Liverpool · Liverpool Empire

Conclusion
Liverpool Empire Theatre's 2025 season is a testament to the power and diversity of live performance. From trailblazing productions like Swan Lake and Hamilton to nostalgic offerings such as NOW That's What I Call a Musical and Only Fools and Horses, there's something for every theatre lover. The compelling stories and unforgettable performances promise to leave audiences entertained and inspired. As these shows grace the stage, they not only highlight the theatre's commitment to artistic excellence but also reinforce its role as a cornerstone of the cultural landscape.
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