Vesta Tilley laid the foundation stone of what is now the Sunderland Empire on 29 September 1906 and took to the stage on 1 July 1907 to officially declare the theatre open. Masterminded by two of the ...

as well as the need to repair our crumbling schools and hospitals." Ms Reeves denied that she was effectively fiddling the rules to get around her manifesto pledge not to increase income tax ...

The Liverpool Empire Theatre is the largest two-tier theatre in the UK, hosting the very best in touring productions. From musicals to dance, and comedy to drama, the theatre hosts a varied programme ...