Plans submitted for Empire Theatre renovations

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Image caption, The ATG Entertainment firm has submitted planning documents for repairs
  • Author, David Humphreys
  • Role, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Liverpool鈥檚 landmark Empire Theatre looks set to undergo its first major renovation in decades.

The works will see repairs to the neo-classical stone fa莽ade of the Lime Street building, including its windows and canopy.

The theatre has the largest two-tier auditorium in the country, with more than 2,300 seats.

The ATG Entertainment firm, which manages the theatre, has submitted planning documents to Liverpool City Council for renovation.

A major stage extension and front-of-house refurbishment was completed 25 years ago.

The theatre, which has hosted stars including The Beatles and Elton John, opened in 1925 on the site of a previous smaller theatre.

Performances are not expected to be affected by the renovations.

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