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The Liverpool Empire is located right on Lime Street, within metres of Lime Street Station. It has the largest two-tier auditorium in Britain and seats a huge number of 2,348 visitors.
The original theatre was called the Prince of Wales Theatre and Opera House, which opened in 1866 and was later demolished in 1924, but today’s building was built in its place in 1925.
Liverpool Empire can lay claim to a number of royal connections (not just because of its first prestigious name). It’s actually one of only seven locations that has had the opportunity to present the Royal Variety Show, so has played host to the Queen with a multitude of other royals in tow.