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Royal Gala Performance was in 1961. |
During
the first World War, a seat in the "gods" would have cost you a tanner
(6d), and many big names played the venue, including Sarah Bernhardt
and Henry Irving, and popular music hall stars of the day such as
Vesta Tilley.
World War Two saw stars such as Liverpool鈥檚 own Arthur Askey. Audiences
often stayed in the theatre during air raids to see the shows, and
take advantage of a free pint of beer.
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programme about the show costs 2d. |
The
Beatles performed at the Empire, famously in l965 at the height
of their fame, following in the footsteps of Bing Crosby, Frank
Sinatra and many other internationally known stars.
During
the 1970s, it was host to two Royal Command performances for the
Queen and Prince Charles. Now, the Empire, the largest two tier
theatre in the country, is home to a wide variety of entertainment,
from opera to West End shows.
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